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Sports Industry Recruitment & Executive Search

ACCUR Recruiting Services is a US-based boutique Executive Search with a strong track record in the sports industry. Our expertise spans across the entire spectrum catering to both large corporations and smaller entities in team sports, events, agencies, brokers. Our team has a deep understanding of the unique dynamics and requirements of the sports sector, enabling us to identify and attract top-tier talent that aligns with our clients’ strategic goals. We pride ourselves on our proven search process, which combines industry insights, rigorous research, and a personalized approach to deliver exceptional results. Our commitment to excellence and our comprehensive understanding of the sports industry make us a trusted partner for executive search needs. Simple, professional, and effective, we are dedicated to providing unparalleled service to our clients.

Sports Industry Recruitment Market

The sports industry in the US is a dynamic and evolving sector, presenting unique opportunities and challenges in the realm of recruitment and executive recruitment. A significant trend is the increasing demand for professionals with expertise in digital media, analytics, and technology, reflecting the industry’s shift towards digital transformation. Additionally, there is a growing emphasis on diversity and inclusion in hiring practices, with organizations seeking leaders who can foster inclusive environments. Executive recruitment is also seeing a trend towards hiring leaders with a strong commercial acumen, as the industry becomes more revenue-driven. New trends include the rise of esports, requiring recruitment of talent with skills in gaming and digital entertainment. Sustainability is another emerging trend, with organizations looking for leaders who can drive eco-friendly initiatives. Overall, the sports industry recruitment landscape is becoming more specialized and diverse, reflecting the sector’s evolving needs.

Our Sports Industry Recruitment Services

Retained Executive Search

Our Sports Executive Search Services Offer A Bespoke Approach with Exhaustive Search and In-Depth Assessment


  • Completely customized to your needs
  • In-depth assessments by our team saves you time
  • Utilize a set of custom criteria to narrow your search to the right executive talent and candidate pool

Great choice if you want a completely customized option, and have high level strategic positions to fill.

Professional Search

Our Sports Headhunters and Recruitment Consultants Offer A Wide Selection Of Vetted Talents Selected Using Our Time-Tested Process


  • Combines custom criteria with our full database of qualified
  • Efficient, personalized and tailored to your needs
  • Allows you to conduct a search without advertising

A good choice for most executive search needs with a global network access.

Contingency Search*

Our Sports Industry Recruiters Offer A Cost-Effective Way to Reach a Qualified Top Talent Pool Quickly and Efficiently

(Only available to long term clients and for specific job openings)


  • Quickly reach out to our large and qualified global network of candidates and talents
  • Take a more active role in evaluating and vetting talents

* This option is only available for long term clients and for very specific opportunities.

Forbes Top 100 Executive Search Firm in 2018-2022

ACCUR Recruiting Services was just named a Top 100 Executive Search Firm and Top 100 Recruitment Firm in 2022 by Forbes Magazine for the 5th consecutive year! (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022)

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Recruiting for Private Equity’s Sports Portfolio Companies

With our 16 years of experience in the executive search services, we also built a strong expertise in recruiting C-suite executives for Private Equity Firms having portfolio companies in the Sports industry. We understand the specific level of expectations in terms of growth, exit strategies and financial reporting. Often positioned on fast growing and sometimes emerging brands, PE-backed companies and Sports brands require senior executives bringing best practices, usually coming from large and Fortune 500 companies, but often benefit from equity driven professionals with previous successful experience in entrepreneurial environments.

For Candidates In The Sports Industry

JOB SEEKERS CAREER OPPORTUNITIES: For candidates who are looking for their next career opportunities in Sports, they can use our Recruitment and Executive Search Firm as a great job search resource and one of the top employment agencies. ACCUR’s job openings are often confidential and not listed on any job boards.

We are committed to provide top career opportunities with some of the best employers on the market. If you wish to be considered for any of our Sports industry job opportunities, please submit your resume and search for our latest jobs. We are not your usual staffing agency. We connect you with some of the industry leaders for great permanent positions.

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