Business developer
Location: Ireland (local and regional focus), flexible / remote with travel to meet clients
Commitment: Fractional, part-time or full-time (open to discussion)
Reports to: Founder / Owner
About the business
The company is a sports analytics app that turns performance data into clear, practical insights for coaches, so they can make better decisions and get the most from their teams. It is built for grassroots and community clubs as well as more established teams.
The Role
They are consideing hiring a commercially minded business development person to build relationships with local businesses and turn them into sponsorship partners. The core model is simple: a local business sponsors the app for 12 months so every club in its community can use it for free. In return, the sponsor gets its brand in front of players, coaches and families, and is seen supporting local sport.
This is a chance to shape the commercial side of a growing sports tech business from an early stage.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and approach local businesses (credit unions, banks, retailers, car dealers, insurers and similar) that want to be visible in their community
- Build and pitch sponsorship packages that show clear value in branding, awareness and community goodwill
- Work with local clubs and county boards to open doors and show the reach the app offers
- Manage the full sales cycle, from first meeting through to signed agreement and renewal
- Keep sponsors engaged and report back on the visibility and impact they are getting
- Feed market insight back to the founder to help shape pricing, packages and the product
What We’re Looking For
- A track record in business development, sponsorship sales, partnerships or B2B sales
- Strong local network, ideally with links into community business and the club sports scene
- Confident face-to-face, comfortable meeting senior decision makers
- Self-starter who can work independently and build a pipeline from scratch
- A genuine interest in sport, especially grassroots and community sport, is a big plus
What’s On Offer
- Flexible working arrangement to suit the right person
- Package to be discussed (base, commission or a combination, depending on commitment)
- The opportunity to build the commercial function of an early-stage sports tech company
Recruitment Partner
Real People Recruitment
The Academy,
42 Pearse St, Dublin, D02 YX88
Telephone : +353 (0)1 2544273
Mobile : +353 (0) 89 255 6485
Email : Gerard@realpeoplerecruitment.com