Chief Commercial Officer

About Beyond Sports

Beyond Sports, a part of Sony Sports Technology, specializes in crafting unmatched experiences for sports fans worldwide. With collaborations ranging from virtual broadcasts with the NFL to enhanced match experiences for the Premier League, we push the boundaries of digital fan engagement.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Chief Commercial Officer to lead and own the global commercial roadmap for Beyond Sports and seamlessly integrate our fan engagement technology with Sony Sports' broader ecosystem. This executive position offers the opportunity to shape sports technology's future on a global scale, including international travel.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a multi-year global business development strategy aligned with Sony's Sports Technology divisions.
• Drive entry and expansion plans in the US and MEA markets, adapting commercial strategies to diverse international contexts.
• Serve as the principal commercial liaison to Sony Sports group entities, facilitating innovative, cross-company product offerings.
• Oversee negotiations and closing of multi-million dollar complex international deals with premier sports organizations.
• Refine approaches to RFPs, tenders, and procurement processes to maintain a superior win record.
• Collaborate with the Head of Partnerships to ensure new contracts foster lasting partner success and consistent revenue growth.
• Lead and mentor the Business Development team, fostering accountability and cultivating future commercial leaders.
• Guide product roadmap decisions using market insights and feedback from global sports leaders.
• Set executive-level KPIs and implement advanced technologies to enhance the entire sales cycle management.

Qualifications and Experience

• Extensive senior commercial leadership background within sports technology or digital media sectors.
• In-depth knowledge of the US and MEA markets, with demonstrated success leading diverse cross-cultural teams.
• Ability to seamlessly navigate between high-level strategic planning and hands-on deal execution.
• Established international network among major leagues, clubs, and sports governing bodies.
• Proficient in negotiating complex enterprise contracts and managing complete sales lifecycles.

Why Join Beyond Sports?

Join us to help define how millions of fans engage with sports worldwide. Supported by Sony's extensive network and alongside innovative companies like Hawk-Eye Innovations, this role offers global influence and autonomy to establish and lead a commercial function with a proven technology and prestigious partnership portfolio. Positions based in London or Alkmaar are available.