At SPASH — a fast-growing sports-tech startup based in Lyon (France) — we use cutting-edge video and AI technology to enhance player's experience in Leisure sports clubs.

SPASH operates its solutions mainly in: 5-aside Football, Padel and Tennis clubs.

Since launching, we’ve experienced exponential growth, with more than 500 clubs worldwide trusting our solutions. Our success comes from our strong culture of innovation, our commitment to deliver a premium service, and our passion for sport.

Above all, SPASH is a human adventure. With a team of 40 people, we live and breathe values like respect, teamwork, support, and determination. We believe in collective strength, and we reward initiative and collaboration.

We are hiring a BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER UK – Full-time (based in the UK – Manchester area)

Your mission

As our BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER UK, reporting to the International Key Account Manager, you will lead our commercial development across the territory.

Key responsibilities

• Grow the UK market
• Addressing independent sporting clubs, you will own the development and execution of our strategy in your region, adapting global objectives to local cultural and economic realities.
• Drive acquisition & retention
• From first contact to product demos, you manage the full sales cycle and build long-term relationships. You analyze your KPIs and report directly to HQ Sales division.
• Build strong partnerships
• Working closely with Marketing, you will identify strategic partnerships to grow SPASH’s visibility and reputation across the UK.
• Shape commercial strategy
• Your market insights will directly influence product evolution and our overall commercial approach.

Ideal profile

• Education: Degree in Business, Marketing, or Management.
• Experience: 3+ years of post-graduate experience in sales or business development.
• Sports culture: You’re passionate about sport. Ideally you play or have played a racquet sport (padel, tennis…) and/or football. Competitive practice is a real plus.
• Languages: English, and French is a bonus, not required.
• Other: Frequent travel required — full driving license essential.
• Soft skills: Persistence, active listening, relationship-building, and a love of challenges.

What we offer

• Attractive salary: Motivating package of £45k - fixed + uncapped commission + bonuses.
• Company car
• Company laptop & phone

At SPASH, you’ll also get

• Premium onboarding: A personalized training program starting at our Lyon HQ to get you up to speed on our products, messaging, and company culture.
• A long-term, scalable position based in Manchester area. As you grow, you will recruit your own local team.

Ready to join a team where your passion, energy, and creativity actually matter?

Send your CV and become a key player in our European growth!