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Kinexon is hiring a Senior Sales Manager Sports (m/f/d)

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Job Description

KINEXON is a global leader in sports technology, providing cuttingedge solutions that optimize performance, enhance training, and drive competitive success. Our innovative products empower professional and semi-professional teams, leagues, and organizations by delivering real-time data insights that elevate decision-making and unlock athletic potential. 

MISSION OF THIS ROLE

We are seeking a highly driven and results-oriented Senior Sales Manager Sports to accelerate KINEXON’s growth in the global sports market. In this role, you will take full ownership of expanding our customer base, identifying new business opportunities, and closing high-impact deals with professional teams and leagues across Europe and Asia. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, excel at building strategic relationships, and consistently outperform ambitious sales targets. 

YOUR TASKS

  • Drive new business acquisition by proactively identifying, targeting, and converting high-potential prospects across our core sports (Soccer, Basketball, Handball, Volleyball, Ice Hockey).
  • Build and manage a strong sales pipeline, ensuring consistent progression through all stages of the sales cycle.
  • Lead high-level negotiations and close complex deals with senior stakeholders, including performance directors, coaching staff, and executive leadership.
  • Develop and execute strategic go-to-market plans to expand KINEXON’s footprint in key regions and leagues.
  • Conduct compelling product demonstrations and presentations (online and on-site) tailored to customer needs.
  • Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure seamless onboarding and long-term customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor market trends, competitor offerings, and emerging opportunities to continuously refine your sales strategy.
  • Represent KINEXON at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to build brand presence and generate leads.
  • Provide structured, actionable feedback from the field to support product innovation and strategic roadmap decisions. 

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in Sports Science, Business, or a related field.
  • Several years of proven success in B2B sales, ideally in sports technology, performance analytics, or a related high-performance environment.
  • Demonstrated track record of consistently exceeding sales targets and closing complex deals.
  • Strong understanding of sports performance, analytics, and technology in professional sports settings.
  • Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
  • Ability to travel regularly for customer meetings, events, and on-site demonstrations.
  • Experience in professional sports as an athlete, coach, or performance specialist is a plus.
  • Fluency in German and English is required; additional languages (ideally Spanish or French) are a strong advantage.
  • Ideally based in Munich or the surrounding area. 

YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO THIS WITH US

At KINEXON, you will meet people with a similar mindset who are passionate about innovative technologies and love to master new challenges in a team, as well as create great products.  

Become part of our team and enjoy the following benefits:  

  • #Freetime 30 days (DE) / 20 days (US) paid vacation to refuel your energy (for full-time employees)
  • #WeCare – take your time off for the family (parental leave etc.)
  • #WorkingHours – Early bird or night owl - you can choose your flexible work hours.
  • #FlexibleLocation – we work with a hybrid and remote model.
  • #OneTeam - We enjoy spending time together at regular team and company events.
  • #OnTop - further benefits selected by you annually out of a range of benefits that we offer (mobility, sports, vacation budget, training budget and more) 


If you want to find out more about our benefits, you can look here and with a visit to Instagram wearekinexon you can get a look behind the scenes.

About Us

KINEXON is a leader in Physical AI for Manufacturing & Sports, turning real-time location and motion data into actionable intelligence and automation. Our AI and IoT-driven platform supports a wide range of applications, from automated logistics and safety solutions in factories to live player tracking and performance analytics in sports. In sports, 80% of NBA teams rely on KINEXON technology, alongside FIFA and top European football teams and leagues. In manufacturing and logistics, we partner with blue chip companies including BMW, Siemens, Airbus, Continental, and MTU to drive measurable efficiency gains. Founded as a TU Munich spin-off, we are a team of ~250 people headquartered in Munich with a US office in Chicago - and we're hiring ambitious talent ready to shape the future of physical AI.

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Salary Information

Salary: 115.000 € - 178.000 €

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