The first edition of the SPORTS BUSINESS Job Fair, organized by Johan Cruyff Institute and Impulsyn, will take place in Barcelona on April 9th to bring young talent together with leading companies in the sports sector
With over 50 confirmed companies and institutions, the SPORTS BUSINESS Job Fair will serve as a meeting point between young talent and top organizations in the sports industry. Its goal is to provide a unique platform for employability and networking, connecting students, academic institutions, and sports entities in a dynamic and enriching environment.
Alex Zusammen, Founder and CEO of Impulsyn, explains the importance of the event: “Since we launched Impulsyn in July 2021, we’ve always dreamed of organizing the first Job Fair in Spain for the sports industry. Over the years, this goal has become more attainable, but it wasn’t until 2025 that we finally took the leap to make this dream a real and ambitious objective.”
Opportunities at the SPORTS BUSINESS Job Fair
The event will include roundtables and presentations with professionals from Human Resources and the sports sector, where attendees will gain first-hand insights into market trends, the most in-demand profiles, and key strategies to stand out in the sports industry.
“Our relationship with Johan Cruyff Institute goes back nearly four years, where, from the very beginning, they believed in our employability and networking platform for the sports sector.”
Alex Zusammen comments, “This would not have been possible without the collaboration between Impulsyn and Johan Cruyff Institute, who, along with our team, co-organize this great employability event for the sports world. Our relationship with Johan Cruyff Institute goes back nearly four years, where, from the very beginning, they believed in our employability and networking platform for the sports sector. This alliance’s common goal is to bring together leading sports entities and join forces to reach even more people.”
Moreover, it will be a unique opportunity to connect with leading companies in the industry. Confirmed entities include: LALIGA, Decathlon, The IRONMAN Group, Deporvillage, Mercury, CA Sports, Grup DiR, Beatcore, Anytime Fitness, Fitness Park, énergie Fitness, VivaGym and many more.
“The SPORTS BUSINESS Job Fair is the first job fair in Spain specialized in sport management. A unique opportunity for students to enter the workforce and for sports organizations to find the talent they need. Together with Impulsyn, we promote the professional development of those seeking to grow in the sports industry.”, explains Cristina Pales, Marketing Manager at Johan Cruyff Institute.
“The SPORTS BUSINESS Job Fair is the first job fair in Spain specialized in sport management. A unique opportunity for students to enter the workforce and for sports organizations to find the talent they need.”
Who is the fair aimed at?
The SPORTS BUSINESS Job Fair is specifically designed for:
- Academic Institutions: Universities and schools with sports management programs, which can enroll their master’s students to provide them with an enriching professional experience. Each institution will have a limited number of tickets available.
- Sports Entities: Clubs, federations, gyms, academies, tournaments, and companies in sports products or media. Participating companies can have a booth, post job offers on Impulsyn before the event, and interview candidates in person.
- Sponsors: Companies interested in collaborating with the event and generating strategic synergies to foster employability and networking in the sports sector.
Alex Zusammen emphasizes that, “For the first time in history, students from major graduate schools and universities with programs in management, marketing, and various corporate areas of the sports world will spend a day together in an event full of networking, company booths, interviews, and roundtables focused on employability in the sector. The event that the young talent of our industry needs is finally a reality.”
Registration and Participation
Date: Wednesday, April 9th,
Time: 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Place: La Antigua Fábrica Damm (Carrer del Rosselló, 515, Barcelona).
Registration is free for sports companies or institutions wishing to participate, as well as for exhibitors wishing to offer job and internship opportunities. Registrations are open and can be done through the event’s website, or via email at alex.zusammen@impulsyn.com or francesco.battistini@impulsyn.com. Student attendance must be managed through their academic institution, and costs €10 per student. Individual registrations from students and/or independent professionals will not be accepted.
This fair represents a unique opportunity to establish key connections in the sports industry and learn about the career opportunities the sector offers.
