Business Development Manager - Italy

TeamFeePay; Milano; In loco; EUR 50.000 - 70.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

A sports technology platform is seeking a dynamic Business Development Manager to lead sales efforts in Italy. As the first salesperson in the region, you will drive expansion into grassroots football, manage sales cycles, and build important relationships. The position offers career growth potential and requires fluency in English and Italian, alongside experience in sales or business development.

Servizi

Competitive salary and commission

Pension and holidays

Competenze

• Experience in sales or business development management.
• Proven sales achievement in similar roles.
• Connections within grassroots football preferred.

Mansioni

• Manage the entire sales cycle from lead qualification to closing.
• Represent and grow the brand in the region among clubs and federations.
• Collaborate with marketing to enhance online presence.

Conoscenze

Fluent in English

Fluent in Italian

Strong interpersonal skills

Proficient with CRM software

Analytical skills

Strumenti

Salesforce

Descrizione del lavoro

Direct message the job poster from TeamFeePay

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Business Development Manager to lead our sales efforts in Italy. As the first salesperson in this region, you will play a key role in our expansion following successful launches in the UK, Ireland, and Spain. This position offers significant career growth potential, including the opportunity to become a Country Manager and develop our Italian team.

Company Purpose

TeamFeePay is a software platform for football clubs, supporting club committees and volunteers with development and management needs through our 5-Pillar Club Development approach:

• Finance
• People
• Governance
• Facilities & Equipment
• Football

We provide tailored support and features to help clubs grow and sustain, including:

• Payment collections and registrations
• Income generation strategies
• Reporting
• Events & Communications
• Safeguarding & Welfare
• Personal injury insurance
• Retail partnerships
• Team Tours

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission
• Pension and holidays

Main Responsibilities

Brand Ambassador

• Represent and grow the TeamFeePay brand in your region among grassroots, amateur clubs, leagues, and Football Federations.
• Learn, promote, demo, and sell our system confidently.
• Communicate our value proposition and tailor solutions to client needs.
• Manage the entire sales cycle from lead qualification to closing.
• Participate in pre- and post-sales activities and report on performance and competitors.
• Coordinate onboarding with internal teams and nurture client relationships throughout their journey.

Travel

• Travel to clubs, events, and coordinate with team members for club development.
• Attend team meetings and manage sales pipeline using Salesforce.
• Introduce new sales to the Onboarding Manager and achieve KPIs.
• Collaborate with marketing to enhance online presence and create promotional content.
• Build relationships with leagues and federations, attend events, and maintain contact databases.
• Review processes for automation and efficiency improvements.

Skills and Experience

• Fluent in English and Italian.
• Connections within grassroots football (preferred but not essential).
• Experience in sales or business development management.
• Proficient with CRM software.
• Proven sales achievement in similar roles.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Resilient, patient, process-driven with a strategic mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and identify opportunities.
• Team player with good IT skills and GCSE-level knowledge of English and Mathematics.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Sports Teams and Clubs

This job is active and accepting applications.