Head of Pre-Sales - Sports - EMEA
Vizrt
- London, England, United Kingdom
- London, England, United Kingdom
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This position is both technical and leadership focused. The VP must be capable of delivering high-quality demonstrations, leading complex proof of concepts, designing end-to-end workflows, and architecting robust solutions. In addition to team leadership, the role requires deep hands‑on understanding of Vizrt solutions and the ability to support high-profile opportunities directly.
Requirements
Lead and manage the global Customer Solutions Advisory (Sports) team, ensuring consistent execution aligned with Vizrt's global sports strategy
Partner closely with Sports business leadership, Product Management, and R&D to shape product direction, market readiness, and solution innovation
Participate in sports strategy sessions, long‑term planning, and cross‑functional leadership forums
Establish global standards for sports demonstrations, workflows, technical validation, and customer engagement
Ensure the global team remains aligned on customer outcomes, competitive landscape, and evolving sports production trends
Engage with strategic sports customers including major broadcasters, leagues, and federations to understand objectives and define success criteria
Act as an executive technical sponsor for major opportunities and partnerships
Represent Vizrt at high‑profile sports events, technology conferences, and industry forums
Ensure the team is trained to identify customer goals and position Vizrt solutions to meet and exceed those goals
Technical Demonstrations & Hands-On Delivery
Personally deliver or oversee advanced demonstrations of Viz Libero, Viz Arena, Viz Engine, AR/XR workflows, and cloud‑based production tools
Lead high‑impact proof of concepts, solution evaluations, and technical workshops for key accounts
Ensure all demonstrations and POCs follow best practices and reflect the full capabilities of Vizrt's sports portfolio
Support major or complex deals directly as the executive technical resource
Solution Architecture & Workflow Design
Architect end‑to‑end sports production workflows that span analysis, AR, data integration, live production, replay, automation, and multi‑platform distribution
Guide the global team in producing clear solution diagrams, integration designs, and technical documentation
Validate system requirements, integrations, performance considerations, redundancy, and scalability
Ensure solutions are modern, efficient, and aligned to customer outcomes across broadcast, digital, and in‑venue applications
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with Sales leadership to support pipeline growth and strategic account planning
Collaborate with Product Management and R&D to communicate customer needs, feature requests, and market requirements
Ensure tight alignment with Professional Services on POCs, project scoping, onboarding, and delivery
Partner with Marketing to support thought leadership, case studies, and sports solution storytelling
Required Experience
Deep, hands‑on expertise with Vizrt sports solutions (Viz Libero, Viz Arena) and the broader Vizrt ecosystem (Viz Engine, Viz Artist, data integration, AR/XR workflows, cloud production)
Ability to deliver high‑quality technical demonstrations, live solution walk‑throughs, and customer workshops
Proven experience architecting end‑to‑end sports production or sports analysis workflows
Strong understanding of sports broadcasting, live event production, venue operations, and digital sports delivery
Leadership experience managing regional or global technical/pre‑sales teams
Ability to align technical capabilities with customer outcomes, goals, and value metrics
Experience collaborating with Product Management and R&D on roadmap priorities
Excellent communication and executive presentation skills
Fluent in English; additional languages (especially Spanish) are a plus
Preferred Qualifications
8+ years in sports technology, broadcast engineering, sports analysis, or similar fields
Experience leading teams across multiple regions or time zones
Background in player tracking, virtual advertising, advanced data visualization, or coaching analysis
Experience engaging directly with C‑level executives and technical leadership at major sports organizations
Strong technical and business acumen in sports production and storytelling
High‑level communication, influence, and strategic alignment skills
Creative problem‑solving and solution‑oriented thinking
Ability to inspire, develop, and coach a global team
Strong cross‑functional collaboration with Sales, Product, R&D, and Operations
Outcome‑focused mindset, able to connect technology to customer value
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel globally, approximately 30‑40% of the time
Travel may include nights and weekends due to the nature of sports events
Reporting
Reports to: Global Vice President of Customer Solutions Advisory
Location
Based in London, UK
Must be willing and able to travel internationally as needed
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
Benefits
Health Insurance: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance plans to keep you and your family healthy
Paid Time Off: Generous vacation days, sick leave, and holidays to ensure you have a work‑life balance
Professional Development: Opportunities for ongoing training
Join our team and take advantage of these benefits while working in a dynamic and supportive environment.
Recruitment Process
Team Interview
Case Interview
Final Interview
Seniority level Mid‑Senior level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Software Development
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