Senior Business Development Manager

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International Recruitment Consultant @ Verrus | Global Talent Acquisition, Executive Search Senior Business Development Manager
About our client
Our client is a cutting-edge sports tech company revolutionizing athlete performance through advanced GPS tracking and real-time analytics. Their wearable technology empowers coaches, teams, and players—from elite professionals to youth academies—to optimize training, prevent injury, and gain a competitive edge. As they scale their impact globally, they looking for a strategic and high-performing Senior Business Development Manager to lead their commercial growth.
The Role
In this senior role, you’ll take ownership of identifying and securing key partnerships across the sports performance ecosystem—think pro clubs, collegiate programs, leagues, and training facilities. You’ll drive revenue through direct sales, channel partnerships, and global expansion, playing a pivotal role in positioning their GPS tech as the gold standard in athlete monitoring.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and execute a growth strategy targeting elite and amateur sports teams, federations, and performance facilities
Lead the full sales cycle—from prospecting and pitching to closing and onboarding
Build and nurture strategic partnerships with clubs, academies, and sports governing bodies
Identify new business opportunities across domestic and international markets
Collaborate with product and customer success teams to align product offering with client needs
Represent the brand at trade shows, industry events, and high-level meetings
Report directly to the executive team and contribute to go-to-market strategy
About You
7+ years of business development experience, ideally in sports tech, wearables, or performance data solutions
Proven track record of closing high-value deals in the sports or health tech industry
Deep understanding of the athlete development pipeline and sports performance needs
Strong network across pro and semi-pro teams, collegiate programs, or federations
Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
Passion for sport, athlete performance, and innovation in training technology
Bonus Points
Experience selling GPS or wearable performance products
Background working with strength & conditioning, performance, or coaching staff
Familiarity with sports science or data analytics platforms
What They Offer
Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives
Health, dental, and vision benefits
Flexible, remote-friendly work culture
The chance to shape the future of athlete performance with a world-class team
Seniority level Seniority level Mid-Senior level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Sales and Business Development
Industries Sports Teams and Clubs and Spectator Sports
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