Account Manager Sports, EMEA

Sales & Account Manager – EMEA Sports

Sales & Account Manager

Europe (ideally Spain or UK)

Location: Europe (ideally Spain or UK)
Department: Commercial
Reports to: CEO / Head of Sales

The Job

Horizm is the leading AI-powered digital sponsorship platform in sports and entertainment. We help rights holders, agencies, and brands unlock the true value of their digital audiences, manage their social media inventory, and maximize commercial returns. Trusted by over 150 organizations worldwide—including the Chicago Bulls, Tottenham Hotspur, São Paulo FC, and MLB teams—Horizm is shaping the future of digital sponsorship.

This is a unique opportunity to build long-term client relationships while directly contributing to Horizm’s expansion strategy.

Responsibilities:

Sales Development (70%)

  • Prospect, pitch, and close deals with European sports rights holders, leagues, teams, and agencies.
  • Build and manage a strong pipeline across major sports leagues and marketing agencies.
  • Deliver product demos and proposals, tailoring Horizm’s value to client needs.

Client Relationship Management (30%)

  • Serve as account lead for EU clients, ensuring onboarding, adoption, and renewal.
  • Identify upsell and cross-sell opportunities within accounts.
  • Act as a trusted advisor, sharing best practices in digital sponsorship and social media monetization.

Market Leadership

    • Represent Horizm at EU  industry events, conferences, and client meetings.
    • Provide market feedback to Product and Leadership teams to help shape Horizm’s roadmap in Europe.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or related field.
  • 4-8 years’ experience in sales, partnerships, or account management (preferably in SaaS, sports-tech, or digital sponsorship).
  • Strong network across EU sports organizations and/or agencies.
  • Proven track record of closing deals and managing renewals/upsells.
  • English as a first language (any other European language a strong plus)
  • Understanding of AI-driven solutions and how they can optimize processes, sales workflows, and client delivery.
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with proven ability to manage senior relationships.
  • Willingness to travel for client meetings and events.
What we offer:
  • Competitive package:
    • Base salary + OTE with uncapped commission
  • High autonomy and visibility
  • Opportunity to work with leading sports organizations.
  • A fast-growing, innovative startup culture with real impact in the sports industry.
  • Hybrid flexibility – ideally based in Spain or the UK.

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