Business Development Representative (Triveneto)
Business Development Representative (Triveneto)
About TeamFeePay
TeamFeePay (TFP) is one of the largest grassroots football club management platforms in the UK and Ireland, supporting over 2,000 clubs and more than 250,000 coaches, players, parents and guardians. We take the administrative burden off - volunteer-run clubs, memberships, fee collection, communications and financial reporting so they can concentrate on football. Headquartered in Belfast, we are now scaling across Europe, with Italy and Spain as priority markets.
The role
We are looking for a commercially driven Business Development Representative based in Italy to lead our growth in the Italian market. This is a genuine build role: you will own the full sales cycle from prospecting to close, working directly with clubs, federations and regional football networks to establish TFP as the platform of choice for grassroots football in Italy. You will be our commercial presence on the ground in your region, feeding local market insight back into product, marketing and pricing decisions as we localise the platform. This is a role that makes you an active player in shaping the future of grassroots football in your region.
You will suit this role if you combine credible SaaS sales experience with an understanding of how Italian grassroots sport actually works – its clubs, federations and local dynamics.
Employee Benefits
Competitive salary and commission structure
A collaborative and supportive culture and working environment
Professional development opportunities.
Main Responsibilities
Brand Ambassador
Represent the brand in your region and grow the footprint of TeamFeePay with grassroots, amateur clubs, leagues and Football Federation.
Solution Sales
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Learn and confidently promote, demo, and sell our system
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Effectively communicate TeamFeePay's value proposition and tailor solutions to meet client needs with a needs led approach
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Complete the pre-qualification process for all leads, aligning with company strategy
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Manage the entire sales cycle, from initial contact to contract negotiation and closing within your region
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Participate actively in pre- and post-sales activities
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Be accountable for delivering on business targets and reporting on performance, key insights and learns including movements of competitors.
Club Management
Collaborate with the internal onboarding team ensuring that the clubs are onboarded to our application effectively
Nurture the club throughout their journey with TeamFeePay.
Travel
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Plan and execute travel to larger clubs, events and coordinate with team members for club development, acting as the first point of contact for club introductions.
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Participate in regular face to face team meetings.
Pipeline Management
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Track and manage the sales pipeline, ensuring timely follow-up and closure of deals through our CRM (Salesforce) at every stage of communication for accurate reporting
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Introduce new sales to the Onboarding Manager
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Be accountable for delivering on business targets and KPIs
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Work with marketing to create engaging communications, grow our online presence and drive inbound inquiries from LinkedIn and other social media channels. Supporting the marketing in creating video content for promoting TeamFeePay.
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Build relationships with leagues and Football Federation, aligning with the required accreditations
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Plan and attend quarterly events and tournaments to engage with clubs
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Maintain and source contact information for the regional club prospect database
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Understand the client lifecycle and ensure continued success through various milestones.
Continual Improvement
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Review and suggest improvements for automation and efficiency
Collaborate with team members and other departments to achieve results and deliver exceptional client experiences
About the role
Skills and Experience
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Fluent in English is preferable
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Connections within grassroot football (preferable and not essential)
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Sales or Business Development Management experience
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Previous experience working with CRM software
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Proven experience of a similar role, achieving sales targets
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Strong interpersonal and communication skills
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Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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High levels of resilience and patience
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Process-drivenwith a strategic mindset
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Able to work within a fast-paced, engaging environment
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Ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities arising within the customer base
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Team player
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Good time-management skills
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IT and computer literate – good working knowledge of Microsoft Office
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Secondary education to equivalent UK standard
About the company
We are TeamFeePay, a Belfast-based sports technology company dedicated to supporting grassroots football clubs.
Our platform helps clubs manage payments, registrations, communication and fundraising all in one place.
Built by coaches for clubs, we understand the challenges of grassroots football and provide tools that make running a club simpler, more efficient and more sustainable.
At TeamFeePay, we’re passionate about helping clubs thrive on and off the pitch.
Required Criteria
- Must have proven SaaS sales experience.
- Must be able to manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing.
- Must have a strong understanding of Italian grassroots sports, including clubs, federations, and local dynamics.
- Must be based in Italy.
- Must be fluent in Italian.
- Must be able to travel within Italy for club visits and events.
- Must be accountable for delivering on business targets and KPIs.
Desired Criteria
- Experience with Salesforce CRM is preferred.
- Experience collaborating with marketing on social media and content creation (e.g., video) is preferred.
- A proactive approach to identifying and suggesting process improvements is preferred.
- Located within the Triveneto region of Italy is preferred.
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