Company Description
K-Sport is an Italian sport-tech group leader with over 15 years of experience in performance analysis and more than 2,000 clients worldwide. Our GPS and wearable technologies are trusted by world-class athletes and teams, including Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Argentina, Italian, Brazil National Football Team, national basketball teams, and top tennis players such as Flavio Cobolli and Alexandre Müller
We create technologies born for professionals and make them accessible to a broader audience through reliable, intuitive, high-impact products.
With K-FANS, the consumer division of the group, we are bringing innovation from the training ground to the stadium, elevating the fan experience with new tools, data and engagement.
K-Sport operates globally with headquarters in Italy, Switzerland, Australia and the United States, supported by a young, dynamic team and a clear vision: to redefine how sport is lived, measured and understood.
Joining K-Sport means stepping into a global project with strong momentum and ambitious plans for the future of sport-tech.
Role description
We are looking for a Sales Director to lead the commercial growth of K-FANS, the consumer division of the K-Sport Group.
The role will focus first on the Italian market, an ecosystem of over 50,000 semi-pro sports clubs and more than 1.5 million potential end users, before expanding internationally.
You will build and manage a territory-based sales structure, combining strong central digital activation with local events, partnerships and on-the-ground initiatives to drive adoption and sales.
You will report directly to the CEO and work closely with K-Sport’s technical and operational teams to ensure seamless delivery, support and product evolution.
This role requires a strategic, hands-on leader with experience in B2B2C, consumer tech or sport-tech, able to scale a sales network and turn a high-potential market into a commercial success.
Job Profile
- At least 5 year experience as a Head of Sales / Sales Director within sport-tech, consumer tech, retail or B2B2C environments.
- Strong ability to manage territories and develop multichannel sales networks.
- Skilled in balancing central digital strategies with local, on-the-ground commercial activities.
- Natural leadership, results-driven mindset, and the ability to build processes from scratch.
- Entrepreneurial attitude, fast decision-making skills, and the ability to lead diverse teams.
- Willingness to travel frequently across Italy and later to additional international markets.
- Excellent cross-functional coordination skills with technical and operational departments.
Operating Details
- Location: Switzerland (K-Sport / K-FANS Headquarters) with frequent travel in Europe
- Initial Priority Market: Swiss & Italy
- Reporting Line: Direct report to the Group CEO
- Internal Collaboration: Marketing, Product, Operations, Technical, Customer Support
- Ultimate Goal: Build and scale the K-FANS commercial division and drive international growth
- Salary: in line with best of the market including stock-option plan