Senior Business Development Manager

Verrus; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base salary + performance-based incentives

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Flexible, remote-friendly work culture

Opportunity to shape the future of athlete performance

Job summary

A cutting-edge sports tech company is seeking a Senior Business Development Manager to lead commercial growth and secure key partnerships across the sports performance ecosystem. Ideal candidates have significant experience in business development, particularly in sports tech, and a passion for enhancing athlete performance through innovative technology. This is a unique opportunity to join a leading organization at the forefront of athletic performance innovation.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of business development experience, ideally in sports tech or performance data solutions.
• Proven track record of closing high-value deals in the sports or health tech industry.
• Deep understanding of athlete performance needs.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure key partnerships across the sports performance ecosystem.
• Drive revenue through direct sales and global expansion.
• Collaborate with product and customer success teams.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Job description

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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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