Niels WALTER

Since childhood, I have been immersed in the world of sport, growing up in a family of athletes, as both of my parents competed at a high level in ice hockey and rhythmic gymnastics. I personally played ice hockey, tennis, and more recently basketball.

Through these years of sporting experience, I have developed a strong understanding that the sports industry is a field in which I would like to build my career and truly thrive. This is why I am aiming to pursue a professional path in this sector, ideally in a business development or commercial partnerships role within a sports club, league, or sports organization, either in France or abroad (Germany, Switzerland, or Canada).

To build the necessary skills for this career path, I joined KEDGE Business School in Marseille in the first year of the Master in Management (Grande École Program), with the goal of completing my final years through a work-study program in a sports club as a sales or partnerships executive. My previous studies (a two-year technical degree in Sales and Marketing) along with my professional experiences have helped me develop the foundations required for this type of role.

My key strengths include autonomy, teamwork, adaptability, and strong written and verbal communication skills. These qualities are essential for a commercial role, as they enable effective collaboration with sales teams and other departments, while also interacting with stakeholders at all levels of decision-making within an organization.

This role would allow me to understand the operational and commercial aspects of a growing sports organization, while being as close as possible to the athletes something that has always been a personal ambition of mine.