CEO to Forza Football

Build and design the future of football tech

Forza Football is searching for a passionate leader with a proven track record in sales excellence.

About Forza Football 

Forza Football has over 15 million downloads and 2 million monthly active users with an average rating of 4,8/5. The app covers over 1400 leagues from around the world. Over 40% of Forza Football users check the app every day. Forza Football was founded in 2012 in Gothenburg, with the first version of the Forza Football app (called Live Score Addicts back in the days) released on a bus going between Norrkoping and Katrineholm, from one initial squad of five Swedes to a company with employees from more than 10 different countries.

About the role:

As CEO of Forza Football, you will be the key person and lead and scale an ambitious organization from the forefront. Your role involves hands-on leadership, strategic planning, and driving sales to elevate Forza Football to new heights. With a satisfied customer base and a solid product foundation, you’ll play a pivotal role in steering the company towards growth and success.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the charge in sales & partnership development on an international level
• Develop and execute a compelling vision and strategy for Forza Football’s continued growth
• Nurture and mentor a talented, dedicated team, fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence
• Oversee day-to-day operations, optimizing processes and workflows for maximum efficiency and effectiveness
• Drive collaborative efforts with sister companies Forza Clubs and Forza Data, fostering growth in product development and sales initiatives
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends and emerging technologies, identifying opportunities for innovation and expansion

Qualifications:

• ​​Demonstrated track record of driving business growth, increasing revenue, and achieving financial targets
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a team towards achieving ambitious goals
• Proven ability to establish and build strong relationships across advertisers and media agencies
• A visionary thinker with a strategic mindset and the ability to translate ideas into actionable plans
• The ideal candidate has already been part of a scaleup journey and thrives in an entrepreneurial setting
• Proven track record of working in different locations, and navigating country-specific cultures and business environments 
• Extensive experience working in an international environment
• Knowledge, understanding, or experience working in adtech environment would be a great benefit in this role
• A strong understanding of the sports industry and its technological landscape is a plus
• Willingness to travel

Why Forza Football:

At Forza Football you’ll get the opportunity to do the best work of your career. We build and design the future of football – one match at a time, together with teammates from all over the world. Joining Forza Football and Forza Sports Group means being at the heart of companies that are poised to revolutionize the sports tech sector. You’ll have the opportunity to make a tangible impact on the industry while working with a passionate and dedicated team.