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Full-Time

Elite Account Executive

Posted on 6/26/2024

Hudl

Hudl

1,001-5,000 employees

Video analysis tools for sports teams

Consumer Software
AI & Machine Learning

Compensation Overview

$30k - $50kAnnually

+ On-target Earnings + Individual Sales Plan (ISP)

Senior

London, UK + 1 more

More locations: Leeds, UK

We'd like to hire someone for this role who lives near our office in London or Leeds, but we're also open to remote candidates in England, UK.

Category
Field Sales
Strategic Account Management
Sales & Account Management
Required Skills
Sales
Requirements
  • Experience in a customer-facing sales role
  • Enrollment in a sales development programme
  • Motivation to beat personal records and improve
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Passion for sport and technology
  • Creativity in planning and helping customers
  • Ability to build relationships and close sales
  • Teamwork and collaboration skills
  • Preferably a background in sports
  • Understanding of SaaS sales methodologies
Responsibilities
  • Focus on growing existing customers and signing new ones
  • Understand clients' pain points and offer solutions
  • Map out contact prospects and work in a remote environment
  • Bring the best sports software to teams in the U.K.
  • Proactively plan and reimagine customer assistance
  • Build relationships, network, and close sales
  • Thrive in a team environment and support colleagues
  • Encourage work-life harmony and provide autonomy
  • Support career growth and provide resources for development
  • Create an environment for success and provide necessary tech
  • Support employee wellbeing with medical and retirement benefits

Hudl provides tools for sports teams to capture, analyze, and learn from video and data. Their platform serves over 230,000 teams across various sports, from high school to professional levels. The service operates on a subscription model, offering performance analysis tools, AI-powered cameras for video capture, and online streaming for games. These smart cameras can livestream and record games, utilizing AI to ensure comprehensive coverage. Hudl also includes features for player recruitment, helping athletes connect with scouts and colleges. The company differentiates itself by focusing on a wide range of clients and providing a complete suite of tools that enhance athletic performance and coaching. Hudl's goal is to empower athletes and teams by giving them access to valuable information that helps them improve and succeed.

Company Stage

Series F

Total Funding

$246.5M

Headquarters

Lincoln, Nebraska

Founded

2006

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

6%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

39%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Hudl's extensive client base of over 230,000 teams provides a strong foundation for continued growth and market penetration.
  • The company's innovative use of AI and data analytics can significantly enhance athletic performance and coaching strategies.
  • Exclusive partnerships with major sports organizations like the NCAA and Hockey Alberta position Hudl as a leader in sports technology and video analysis.

What critics are saying

  • The competitive landscape in sports technology is intense, requiring continuous innovation to maintain market leadership.
  • Dependence on subscription-based revenue means that economic downturns or budget cuts in athletic departments could impact financial stability.

What makes Hudl unique

  • Hudl's comprehensive suite of tools, including AI-powered cameras and automated stats, sets it apart from competitors who may offer only fragmented solutions.
  • The company's focus on a wide range of sports, from high school teams to professional athletes, allows it to capture a broad market segment.
  • Hudl's strategic partnerships, such as with Atavus Football and the NCAA, enhance its credibility and expand its reach in the sports technology market.

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Benefits

Free lunch (everyday!)

Free snacks, soda & coffee

New hire graduation

$5 t-shirts

Anniversary gifts

Casual dress code

Fantasy football & march madness brackets

Pop-a-shot

3-on-3 basketball tourney

Unlimited vacation

401(k)

Social events committee

Birthday bagels & donuts

Hudl helps

Hudl works smarter

Annual retreat

Free tickets to div. 1 & nfl games

Computer stipend

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