Key Skills

Job Description

Location: Alkmaar, Netherlands Working Arrangement: Office Based, 5 Days Per Week About Beyond Sports Beyond Sports is an AI-based visualization company at the forefront of innovation and datatainment in the sports industry. Our Emmy Award-winning visualization platform enables real-time digital sports engagement solutions for leagues, broadcasters, brands and ultimately consumers worldwide. We create never-before-seen sports content that bridges traditional media, gaming, digital platforms and emerging technologies. From live broadcasts to immersive fan engagement experiences, we're helping shape the future of sports. The Role We're looking for a proactive and commercially driven Business Development Executive to help accelerate our growth within the sports industry. In this role, you'll focus on generating new business opportunities and building relationships with sports organizations, leagues, clubs, federations, broadcasters and commercial partners. While you'll work closely with the wider commercial team, your primary focus will be identifying opportunities, opening doors and creating meaningful conversations with potential clients. This is an ideal opportunity for someone at a junior or medior level who enjoys networking, business development and building relationships, and who is excited by the intersection of sports and technology. What You'll Do Identify, research and pursue new business opportunities across the sports industry. Generate qualified leads through LinkedIn, networking, industry events and other outbound activities. Build relationships with key decision-makers at leagues, clubs, federations, broadcasters and sports organizations. Conduct outreach campaigns and schedule introductory meetings with prospects. Represent Beyond Sports at selected industry conferences and events. Stay informed about developments in sports technology, fan engagement, broadcasting and digital innovation. Work closely with Account Management, Product and Leadership teams to translate market opportunities into commercial opportunities. Maintain and develop the commercial pipeline using HubSpot and other sales tools. Support the preparation of proposals, presentations and commercial materials. Contribute to company-wide revenue goals and commercial growth initiatives. What We're Looking For 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, partnerships or a similar commercial role. Experience generating new business and creating opportunities through proactive outreach. Comfortable initiating conversations with new prospects and building relationships from scratch. Strong communication and presentation skills. Professional working proficiency in English. A structured and proactive way of working, with a hands-on mentality. Interest in sports, technology or innovation. Ability to work collaboratively in a dynamic and fast-growing environment. Nice to Have Existing network within professional sports, leagues, clubs, federations, broadcasters or sports technology companies. Experience selling to or working with sports organizations. Knowledge of how sports organizations are structured and who key stakeholders are within these organizations. Experience with HubSpot or similar CRM platforms. Additional language skills. Experience working in sports, media, broadcasting or technology sectors. Why This Role? We're specifically looking for someone who enjoys creating opportunities rather than waiting for them. The team is looking for a commercial self-starter who can proactively approach new customers, identify opportunities in the market and help expand our footprint across the sports industry. Depending on your experience level, you'll gradually take ownership of opportunities from first contact through to commercial discussions. If you're excited about sports, technology and building relationships, this role offers the chance to work with some of the world's biggest sports organizations while helping shape the future of digital sports experiences. Why Beyond Sports? Work with industry-leading sports technology. Collaborate with some of the biggest names in global sport. See your work reach millions of fans worldwide. 25 vacation days. Pension scheme. Lunch program. Company gym membership cards available. Fresh fruit, drinks and Friday afternoon socials. Cornhole tournaments, chess battles and table tennis matches in the office. Ready to help shape the future of sports technology? We'd love to hear from you.

Core Responsibilities

Identify and pursue new business opportunities across the sports industry, generating leads through outreach, networking, and industry events while building relationships with prospective clients. Manage the commercial pipeline, arrange introductory meetings, support proposals and presentations, and collaborate with internal teams to turn market opportunities into revenue.

Requirements

Candidates should have at least two years of experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or a similar commercial role, with a track record of generating opportunities through proactive outreach. Strong communication and presentation skills, professional working proficiency in English, a structured and hands-on approach, and an interest in sports, technology, or innovation are required.

Benefits

• 25 Vacation Days
• Pension Scheme
• Lunch Program
• Company Gym Membership
• Fresh Fruit and Drinks
• Friday Afternoon Socials