Account Manager

Sport Design Sweden AB; Denver (CO); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

25 days PTO

5% retirement match

Flexible work hours

WFH options

Company trips and swag

Job summary

Sport Design Sweden AB is seeking a driven Account Manager for our Denver team to grow non‑license business across corporate partnerships, sports, ski and summer resorts. You’ll own the client journey from first contact to delivery, blending sales, account ownership, and project management.

You may be early or established in the field; relevant experience in corporate merchandise or brand‑driven collections is valued. A genuine interest in apparel and design will help you succeed here.

Qualifications

• 1-5 years of experience in sales or account management or related roles.
• Ability to prospect and grow new business and build client relationships.
• Strong presentation and proposal skills.
• Excellent organizational skills; manage multiple projects.
• Clear communication and budgeting awareness.
• Interest in apparel, design, and fashion trends.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business through active prospecting and outreach from first contact through conversion.
• Own, grow and develop existing accounts with fresh ideas to sales strategy.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity and client feedback to shape strategy.
• Run projects end to end from brief and pricing through production and delivery.
• Coordinate with design, production, and logistics to keep timelines on track.
• Manage budgets and margins for your client base throughout the year.
• Track performance, payments and delivery milestones.
• Visit clients in person and represent SDS at trade shows and events with travel up to ~30%.

Skills

Sales

Account management

Project management

CRM tools

Excel

Budgeting

Communication

Negotiation

Independent work

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

About Sport Design Sweden (SDS)

We design and produce custom apparel for sports clubs, resorts, and brand-driven organizations around the world. As a private label design and production studio known for our high-quality, cut-and-sew process, we work closely with our clients to build unique collections that strengthen their brand and connect with their communities.

Founded in 2008, we've grown into a trusted apparel partner across Europe and North America, working with everyone from top-tier clubs like Liverpool, Manchester City, the Chicago Blackhawks, and the LA Lakers to resorts like Aspen and Chamonix, and grassroots teams building their own identity. In 2024, we were named MLS Licensee of the Year.

With headquarters in Stockholm and a growing U.S. presence in Denver, our U.S. team is small, hands‑on, and fast‑moving. We value ownership, clear communication, and people who like being close to both the customer and the execution.

The role

We're looking for a driven and commercially minded Account Manager to join our Denver team and help grow our non‑license business across corporate partnerships, sports, ski and summer resorts, and other brand‑led organizations. This is a role that requires regular travel.

The role blends sales, account ownership, and project management, giving you full ownership of your clients from first contact to delivery.

We're looking broadly for this role. Maybe you're earlier in your career with a serious drive we can help grow, or maybe you're more experienced and already have relationships in the industry. Your background doesn't need to be in sports specifically. Experience with corporate merchandise programs, parks and attractions, or other brand‑driven collections is just as valuable. What matters most is a genuine interest in sales, merch, and design, and the drive to make things happen. That will take you further here than ticking every box on paper.

What you'll do

• Drive new business through active prospecting and outreach, taking ownership from first contact through conversion
• Own, grow and develop existing accounts and bring fresh ideas to sales strategy and client engagement
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and client feedback to help shape sales strategy
• Run projects end to end, from brief and pricing through production, delivery, and follow‑up
• Coordinate closely with design, production, and logistics to keep timelines on track
• Manage budgets and margins for your client base throughout the year
• Track performance, payments, and delivery milestones
• Visit clients in person and represent SDS at trade shows and industry events, with travel up to ~30%

What you bring

• 1-5 years of experience in sales, account management, project management, buying, or another apparel or merchandise‑related role
• A genuine drive to prospect and grow new business, along with the confidence to build relationships with clients
• Comfortable presenting and pitching, whether it's a first conversation or a formal proposal
• Strong structure and follow‑through, comfortable managing multiple projects at once
• Clear, confident communication, both internally and externally
• A commercial mindset, with an understanding of budgets, margins, and timelines
• Self‑motivated, target‑driven and comfortable working both independently and as part of a small, hands‑on team
• Proficiency with CRM tools and Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• A humble, proactive, and pragmatic approach
• A genuine interest in apparel, design, and fashion trends, with an eye for turning that into products your clients love

Salary & Benefits

• 100% company‑paid health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 11 federal holidays + 25 days of PTO (use it or lose it)
• Retirement plan with a 5% match after two years
• Flexible work hours and WFH options
• Company trips (including a yearly summer retreat in Europe), office socials, and free swag
• Base salary: $50–65K + performance‑based commission

This role requires eligibility to work in the U.S. and the ability to work from our Downtown Denver office.

No formal cover letter needed. We read every application and care more about how you take ownership, communicate, and follow through than having a "perfect" background. If this role excites you, tell us why!