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# Account Manager — Sports Properties at BDA

- **Company:** BDA
- **Location:** Kissing Bavaria, Germany
- **Posted:** 2026-07-16
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-17
- **Apply:** https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bdainc/jobs/5144880007

## Job description

Most companies claim to have the best people. We say to them, "Keep dreaming." Our people are second to none. They set us apart with their entrepreneurial spirit and ambition. They come to us from the likes of Amazon, Microsoft, Nordstrom, Starbucks and the sports world, bringing energy, bold ideas and a willingness to dive into the unfamiliar. It's our people that make BDA the top global Merchandise Agency to work for.

## Role Overview

As an Account Manager — Sports Properties, you will own and grow key client relationships while leading complex merchandise programs across sports properties. This includes full ownership of initiatives ranging from VIP programs to large-scale uniform rollouts. You will serve as the primary client contact, translating business and marketing objectives into innovative merchandise solutions and delivering them seamlessly from concept through execution. This role requires a strong commercial mindset, disciplined project management, and the ability to operate with urgency and accountability in a fast-paced environment.

Location

- If you live within a reasonable commuting distance of our BDA office in Kissing, Germany — the role offers a flexible onsite schedule of onsite 3-4 days per week.
- This role is remote for candidates that are not located within a reasonable commuting distance from one of our BDA office locations.

## Key Responsibilities

- Develop and execute merchandise strategies aligned with client goals, target audiences, budgets, and timelines
- Build and deliver compelling account plans, presentations, and client proposals
- Lead large-scale activations across sports properties, ensuring brand and licensing compliance
- Own client relationships, providing responsive, high-quality service and strategic guidance
- Identify and drive revenue growth opportunities within existing accounts
- Partner with internal teams (design, sourcing, logistics) to deliver best-in-class solutions
- Manage multiple programs simultaneously, ensuring on-time, on-budget, and on-spec delivery
- Proactively monitor client satisfaction, resolve challenges, and strengthen long-term partnerships
- Own financial performance, including revenue targets, margin management, budgets, and forecasting
- Stay ahead of merchandise, cultural, and industry trends to continuously elevate offerings

## Skills, Experience & Traits

- 3+ years of experience in sales, account management, or client-facing roles
- Proven ability to grow accounts and develop strong client relationships
- Creative thinker with experience—or strong interest—in promotional merchandise
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Confident communicator with presentation and negotiation capabilities
- Financial acumen, including pricing, margins, and profitability management
- Experience working cross-functionally within complex or international organizations

Key Competencies:

- Energetic self-starter with a strong sense of ownership
- Hungry to grow business and proactively nurture client relationships
- Coachable and continuously learning
- Collaborative team player who thrives in a cross-functional, international environment
- Operates with accountability, urgency, and passion to deliver results

## Qualifications & Tools

- Fluent in German and English (required)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experience with CRM systems; Salesforce preferred
- Promotional merchandise experience strongly preferred, but not required

We are pleased to share the base salary range for this position is €65,000 to €75,000. If you are hired at BDA, your compensation will be determined by factors such as skills, education, and experience, while also taking internal equity and pay fairness into account. In the spirit of transparency, the range listed represents the full base salary range for the role, with starting salaries typically set within this range to allow room for growth over time. Certain revenue-generating positions may be eligible for incentive compensation.

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## #LI-LG1

BDA is more than a workplace - it’s a family. For more than four decades we’ve promoted a vibrant and welcoming culture that not only accepts but demands you to be different. The quirky, the bold, the creative and the unique make up the foundation of a company that the most iconic brands in the world look to help tell their story through the power of merchandise.

BDA Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. https://kraken-bdainc.icims.com/jobs/introConnect With Us! Not ready to apply? [Connect with us](https://international-bdainc.icims.com/connect?back=intro&hashed=-435620418) for general consideration.

For more information:

[www.bdainc.com](https://www.bdainc.com)

For information about BDA's privacy policy for job applicants click [here](https://www.bdainc.com/privacypolicy).

Must be 18 years or older to apply.

## About BDA

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: BDA (Bensussen Deutsch & Associates) is a global Merchandise Agency™ that creates branded merchandise, promotional products, and gifting experiences for Fortune 1000 enterprises and iconic sports/entertainment properties.
- **Entity Type**: Private (Privately Held; received $75M in Private Equity funding in 2014)
- **Headquarters**: Woodinville, Washington, United States
- **Founded**: 1984
- **Founders**: Jay Deutsch and Barry Deutsch

## Core Business
- **Primary industry**: Advertising Services / Branded Merchandise / Promotional Products
- **Target customers**: B2B, Enterprise (Fortune 1000), Sports & Entertainment properties
- **Mission or purpose statement**: To elevate brands with custom merchandise that engages, inspires, and creates lasting connections.

## Products & Services
- **Merchandise Agency™ Services**: Full-service strategy, design, sourcing, and distribution of branded merchandise and promotional products for enterprise clients.
- **BDA Self-Service (SwagUp)**: An easy, flexible self-service solution for companies to order branded merchandise on their own terms.
- **Premium Gifting**: High-end, curated gifting programs for employee engagement, client appreciation, and event activations.
- **Fulfillment & Logistics**: End-to-end global fulfillment, warehousing, and distribution services across 75+ countries.
- **E-Commerce & Digital Storefronts**: Custom online stores for employee swag, event merchandise, and retail.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not disclosed (privately held)
- **Key Metric**: Annual Revenue of **$512.2M** (latest estimate) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bdainc)
- **Total Funding**: $75M (Private Equity round led by American Capital in 2014) [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bdainc)
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: American Capital (lead investor in 2014 PE round). Clients include Caterpillar, and other Fortune 1000 brands across automotive, sports, technology, and entertainment.
- **Growth Signals**: Revenue of $512M; 621 employees (+8.4% YoY); operates in 23 countries; acquired SwagUp in Dec 2024; 37 active job postings (+164.3% YoY).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Scale & Independence**: The largest independently owned branded merchandise agency, offering global reach (75+ countries) with the agility of a private company.
- **The Merchandise Agency™ Model**: A differentiated, high-value approach that blends creative strategy, sourcing, and logistics under one roof, moving beyond simple promotional product distribution.
- **Iconic Client Roster**: Deep relationships with Fortune 1000 and major sports/entertainment properties provide a strong moat and recurring revenue.
- **Proprietary Technology**: Self-service platform (SwagUp) and custom e-commerce storefronts create a sticky, scalable digital layer on top of physical merchandise.

## Strategic Focus
- **Growth via Acquisition**: Actively acquiring complementary agencies (SwagUp in 2024, Idea Planet in 2022) to expand capabilities and market share.
- **Digital Transformation**: Investing in self-service platforms and e-commerce technology to scale beyond traditional agency services.
- **Global Expansion**: Deepening fulfillment and operational footprint across 23 countries to serve multinational clients.
- **Talent Development**: Heavy investment in learning (37,500+ hours/year) and internal promotion (average time to promotion is 1.5 years) to build a performance-driven culture.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture & Values**: Describes itself as a "family" with a "work hard, play hard" ethos. Core values include "Total Client Affinity & Advocacy," "Entrepreneurial Spirit," and "Love Fuels Our Team and Family." [bdainc.com](https://www.bdainc.com/careers/)
- **Diversity & Inclusion**: 73% of leadership roles are held by women; 42% of the team are from underrepresented groups. [bdainc.com](https://www.bdainc.com/careers/)
- **Career Growth**: Average time to promotion is 1.5 years. The team logs over 37,500 hours of learning per year, with professional development reimbursement offered. [bdainc.com](https://www.bdainc.com/careers/)
- **Work Environment**: Described as a "family" culture with a "work hard, play hard" ethos. Offers paid volunteer days (12,000+ hours of community service annually). [bdainc.com](https://www.bdainc.com/careers/)
- **Remote/Hybrid/Office**: Likely hybrid/office-based given the fulfillment and client-service nature. Headquarters in Woodinville, WA, with major hubs in Plainfield, IN, Chicago, IL, and Dallas, TX.
- **Benefits**: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(K), Life/AD&D, FSA, EAP, Short/Long-Term Disability, Mental Wellness, Child/Eldercare Network, Pet Insurance, Discounted Home/Auto Insurance. [bdainc.com](https://www.bdainc.com/careers/)
- **Notable Perks**: Paid volunteer days, strong internal promotion track record, and a "family" culture.

## Sources
1. [bdainc.com - Careers Page](https://www.bdainc.com/careers/)
2. [bdainc.com - Homepage](https://www.bdainc.com/)
3. [linkedin.com - BDA Company Profile](https://www.linkedin.com/company/bdainc)
4. [greenhouse.io - BDA Job Board](https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/bdainc)
5. [bdainc.com - Leadership Page](https://www.bdainc.com/about-us/history-leadership/)

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