Athlete Origin connects current and ex elite athletes with exciting sales and business development career opportunities across the technology sector. We have relationships in a diverse and expanding range companies – from innovate tech start-ups seeking talent to accelerate their business, to multi-national organisations with a huge range of opportunities globally. Our service is completely free for athletes, just contact us to discuss how we can support you.

Opportunity | Account Executive | HR Tech | Start-up | London (hybrid)

Athlete Origin are delighted to be working with a global HR - Logical Intelligence company who are seeking to hire an Account Executive (AE) from an elite sporting background, to accelerate the growth of their sales organisation. 

Our partners products bring this world to life. They help businesses around the world hire for potential, broaden talent pools, and unearth top-quality talent, in any economic climate. Everyone deserves a fair shot!! - Their behavioural assessment solution is proven to reduce the barriers to entry for candidates, increase talent excellence, while saving time and money. .

What you’ll do:

• Market strategy, outreach, and revenue forecasting.
• Consistently achieve revenue targets.
• Prospect new customers via phone, email, and social media.
• Interact with senior stakeholders and managing complex sales processes.
• Convert inbound marketing leads into opportunities.
• Manage sales pipeline including phone, video, and in person interactions.

What you’ll need:

• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to network with peers, prospects and customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade in a business environment.
• 1+ years of 360 solution sales experience (preferred).
• A professional attitude, conduct and appearance.
• High performance sporting background.
• Right to work in the UK&I.

Why should ex athletes consider this opportunity?

• £50-60k base salary + UNCAPPED Commission - with commission accelerator for exceeding target.
• Share Options scheme.
• Hybrid working environment. 3 days per week in office - London Bridge.
• Private medical and mental health cover with Vitality.
• High performance culture with strong emphasis on learning and development.
• Company with a proven track record of hiring, developing, and integrating ex elite athletes into their organisation.

Please contact craig@athlete-origin.com for more information.

Opportunity | Business Development Rep | Design Tech | Scale-up | Miami (Hybrid)

Athlete Origin are delighted to be working on behalf of a Design Tech scale-up who are seeking to hire a BDR from an elite sporting background to join their growing team in Miami.

Our partners have quickly become the leading design tool focused on professional services (legal, accountancy and financial institutions). It helps to quickly transform the complicated ideas often encountered in these industries into attractive, visually impactful diagrams. Since launching they have opened a second office in the US & UK, secured several million dollars in investment funding and procured thousands of users across 6 continents.

What you’ll do:

• Market strategy, outreach, and revenue forecasting.
• Consistently achieve revenue targets.
• Prospect new customers via phone, email, and social media.
• Convert inbound marketing leads into opportunities.
• Manage sales pipeline including phone, video, and in person interactions.

What you’ll need:

• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to network with peers, prospects and customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade in a business environment.
• A professional attitude, conduct and appearance.
• Previous exposure to sales would be a benefit. However, we do provide full training and give you all the tools to be successful.
• High performance sporting background.
• Right to work in the USA.

Why should ex athletes consider this opportunity?

• $60k base salary + OTE (including commission) Year 1 - $80-85k.
• Hybrid working environment. (Tues/Wed/Thurs - in office). Free Parking @ Office.
• 22 days holiday + national holidays + health Insurance + dental + vision through Vensure.
• ClassPass or Gym membership.
• High performance culture with strong emphasis on learning and development.
• Company with a proven track record of hiring, developing, and integrating ex elite athletes into their organisation.

Please contact craig@athlete-origin.com for more information.

Opportunity | Business Development Rep | Design Tech | Scale-up | London (Hybrid)

Athlete Origin are delighted to be working on behalf of a Design Tech scale-up who are seeking to hire a BDR from an elite sporting background to join their growing team in London.

Our partners have quickly become the leading design tool focused on professional services (legal, accountancy and financial institutions). It helps to quickly transform the complicated ideas often encountered in these industries into attractive, visually impactful diagrams. Since launching they have opened a second office in the US & UK, secured several million dollars in investment funding and procured thousands of users across 6 continents.

What you’ll do:

• Market strategy, outreach, and revenue forecasting.
• Consistently achieve revenue targets.
• Prospect new customers via phone, email, and social media.
• Convert inbound marketing leads into opportunities.
• Manage sales pipeline including phone, video, and in person interactions.

What you’ll need:

• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to network with peers, prospects and customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade in a business environment.
• A professional attitude, conduct and appearance.
• Previous exposure to sales would be a benefit. However, we do provide full training and give you all the tools to be successful.
• High performance sporting background.
• Right to work in the UK.

Why should ex athletes consider this opportunity?

• £30k base salary + OTE (including commission) Year 1 - £40-45k.
• Hybrid working environment.
• High performance culture with strong emphasis on learning and development.
• Company with a proven track record of hiring, developing, and integrating ex elite athletes into their organisation.

Please contact craig@athlete-origin.com for more information.

Opportunity | Sales Executive | Sustainability Tech | Scale-up | Cambridge & Glasgow (onsite)

Athlete Origin are excited to be working on behalf of a Sustainability Tech scale-up who are seeking to hire a Sales Exec from an elite sporting background to join their growing team in Cambridge & Glasgow.

Our partners, specialize in distributing components for renewable energy systems, including solar panels, batteries, electric vehicle chargers, heat pumps and related items. They have earned recognition as the top renewable's distributor in the UK in both 2020 and 2022. Handling approximately 50,000 orders annually and employing over 120 individuals across their locations in the UK and Ireland. In addition to their growing team and streamlined operations, they offer a suite of user-friendly web tools facilitating design and ordering processes 

What you’ll do:

• Market strategy, outreach, and revenue forecasting.
• Consistently achieve revenue targets.
• Prospect new customers via phone, email, and social media.
• Convert inbound marketing leads into opportunities.
• Manage sales pipeline including phone, video, and in person interactions.

What you’ll need:

• Excellent relationship building skills with the ability to network with peers, prospects and customers.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade in a business environment.
• A professional attitude, conduct and appearance.
• Previous exposure to sales would be a benefit. However, we do provide full training and give you all the tools to be successful.
• High performance sporting background.
• Right to work in the UK.

Why should ex athletes consider this opportunity?

• £26-32k base salary + plus profit share bonus (circa £10k).
• No experience needed.
• Onsite working environment.
• High performance culture with strong emphasis on learning and development.
• Company with a proven track record of hiring, developing, and integrating ex elite athletes into their organisation.

Please contact craig@athlete-origin.com for more information.

About Athlete Origin

Mission: Empower Athletes to Live Successful and Fulfilling Lives Beyond Sport

We were founded by Angus Gilmour, an ex-professional Badminton player turned recruitment leader. In the 8 years following his sporting career, Angus helped to build an award-winning international recruitment company. Combining his knowledge and passion for the worlds of sport and recruitment, Athlete Origin was launched with the goal of building a best-in-class service which connects athletes with exciting new careers globally.

Learn more about our mission, and founding team: https://athlete-origin.com/our-mission/

What We Do

Athlete Origin supports current and ex-elite athletes to enter high growth commercial careers. We have partnerships with a diverse and expanding range of companies – from innovative tech start-ups seeking talent to accelerate their business, to multi-national organisations with a huge range of opportunities globally. Our service supports athletes to achieve meaningful employment in these organisations, facilitating successful and fulfilling careers beyond sport.

The Role

Following the successful launch of our business, we’re looking for talented and driven people to accelerate our growth! As an early joiner, this role offers a massive opportunity to shape the future direction of Athlete Origin, whilst developing valuable commercial skills.

Combining business development, networking, research, marketing and commercial negotiations, Athlete Origin’s Business Development Associates will be taken through a comprehensive education in recruitment business development.

What you’ll do

- Business Development: Connect with companies via phone, email, LinkedIn, and in-person meetings. Form commercial partnerships with these companies to hire athletes into their organisations.

- Athlete Engagement: Connect with athletes via phone, email, LinkedIn, social media, referrals, and in-person meetings. Grow our community of athletes who could benefit from Athlete Origin’s support.

- Connect athletes with relevant job opportunities: Manage the full recruitment process from screening-introductions-interview-offer, and post placement support.

- Social Media Support: Support with growing Athlete Origin’s social media presence, raising awareness of our offering for athletes and companies.

Our work environment and values

We’re looking for people to join us who are driven, have a high capacity for learning, and share a passion for our mission and values.

Working in a start-up presents significant opportunity to expand beyond your role, personally develop and accelerate your career. But it also requires hard work, high energy, and constant learning.

We expect high standards, and in return we offer a supportive (and fun!) working environment. Everyone receives a personalised career development plan, with extensive coaching and advice on-hand.

OUR VALUES:

- WE’RE OPTIMISTIC: We see possibilities and opportunity from obstacles.

- OPERATE WITH INTEGRITY: Everyone we interact with is treated with respect, honesty, and fairness.

- WE PUSH OUR POTENTIAL: We continuously seek to learn, develop, and raise our level.

- ELEVATE OTHERS: We’re fulfilled by supporting and inspiring our colleagues and customers to achieve successful and rewarding careers.

What we’ll need to see throughout the recruitment process

- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.

- A self-starter, hungry to learn and achieve success for your team.

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, results driven environment and think on your feet.

- Demonstrated ability to multi-task, prioritise responsibilities, and adapt.

- Positivity and high energy.

- Adaptability and Resilience.

- High levels of self-motivation, combined with a team-first mentality.

- Proven track record of meeting and exceeding targets.

- A passion for our mission and values.

What We Offer

- Opportunity to be part of a mission-driven start up with big growth plans.

- Work in a truly meritocratic environment alongside motivated colleagues on a shared mission.

- Competitive compensation package including commission.

- Comprehensive training and career development plan.

- 25 days holiday per year, plus public holidays.

- Extra day off on your birthday.

- Vibrant office in the heart of Glasgow, with free gym access.

- Pension.

Recruitment Process

Candidates who pass the first screening process will receive a short telephone interview. If successful, you will be invited for a formal interview.