Sales & BDR - Sport Innovation Center

  The Future Talent
  Charlotte, NC
  Sales
  Posted/Updated: 01/27/26


Job Summary

Do you want to connect the future of sport with innovation?

We are an international organization operating at the intersection of sports, technology, and innovation, bringing together sports organizations, tech companies, startups, and industry leaders to accelerate digital transformation in the sports ecosystem.

We are looking for a dynamic Sales & Business Development Representative to support the growth of our community of members and partners in the U.S. market and across the Americas.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who wants to grow in a dynamic, international environment, with high exposure to innovation, partnerships, and business development in the sports industry.

Compensation & Benefits:

- Gross base salary range: $60,000 – $67,000 USD per year.
- Performance-based bonus: 20% – 30% of base salary.

Your Role

You will take ownership of the U.S. membership development cycle, driving new business opportunities and managing relationships with key stakeholders across the sports and innovation ecosystem.

Your focus will be to help scale the organization’s presence in the U.S. and across the Americas through high-quality relationships, proactive engagement, and sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales & Business Development

- Own sales targets and pipeline development for the U.S. market and across the Americas.
- Drive the full membership sales cycle: from prospecting to sales and onboarding.
- Engage with prospective members through events, referrals, targeted outreach and content campaigns coordinated with the Marketing team.
- Clearly and enthusiastically communicate the organization’s value proposition in discovery calls, presentations, events, and meetings.
- Identify business sales opportunities, including cross-selling or collaboration with existing members.
- Maintain and update CRM data and contribute to reporting on sales performance and lead tracking.
- Qualify leads based on defined criteria and coordinate next steps.
- Represent the organization at sports and SportTech events in the U.S. and across the American markets.
- Operate with a high level of autonomy as one of the first commercial hires supporting the U.S. market entry and across the Americas.

Member Success & Relationship Management

- Build lasting relationships with existing members to maximize retention and satisfaction.
- Coordinate the delivery of services included in the membership program.
- Collaborate with internal teams (including Marketing and Projects) to ensure smooth communication and timely execution of activities.
- Gather feedback from members to improve services and design relevant engagement initiatives.
- Monitor member activity and proactively propose actions to increase participation and value.
- For every member you will apply the Condition of Satisfaction (CoS) methodology, leveraging CRM and digital tools to scale.

Requirements:

- Own 3-5 years of experience in sales, customer success, or business development (ideally in B2B environments).
- Prior experience in the sports, innovation, or startup ecosystem is highly valued.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Fluency in English (spoken and written). Spanish is a plus given.
- Self-starter attitude with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Tech-savvy and comfortable using CRM tools and communication platforms.
- Enthusiastic, proactive, and eager to learn and grow within an international SportTech environment.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States.
- Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

What We Offer:

- The opportunity to be part of a global platform at the forefront of sports and innovation.
- Competitive salary with performance-based incentives.
- Clear growth path as the U.S. structure scales, with potential evolution into broader commercial and/or leadership responsibilities.
- A collaborative, mission-driven team with an entrepreneurial mindset.
- Exposure to international projects, cutting-edge partners and thought leaders shaping the future of sport and technology.
- Fast professional development and high-level networking.
- One-to-one mentoring and learning with senior leadership to ensure strong alignment and fast ramp-up.
 

Ready to grow with us?

Apply now and help us connect the future of sport with innovation.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.


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