Giovanni Lagani
Senior Sales & Key Account
Attenkirchen
Summary
Senior Sales, Key Account, and Project Management professional with 10+ years of experience managing enterprise clients, driving revenue growth, and delivering complex technology and consulting projects. Strong SaaS and digital background with proven expertise in C-level stakeholder management, cross-functional leadership, and end-to-end project execution. Results-driven, hands-on, and focused on long-term client value.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
Languages
Work History
CEO & Founder
Vigital Solutions GmbH
09.2016 - Current
- Conceptualized the core idea and developed the software.
- Led the sales and marketing of the SaaS solution in the sports market across the DACH region, collaborating with international partners such as StatsPerform, AWS, Hudl, Crayon.
- Streamlined business processes, resulting in increased operational efficiency across all departments.
- Managed the phased rollout into new markets, including BBL, HBL, and DEL. Working with FC Bayern München, Onefootball, SportBild, Samsung and many others.
- Vigital Solutions GmbH specializes in the sports sector, focusing on data visualization for stadiums, social media, and broadcasting.
- Core Functionality of "SpoVizz": Based on sports data, the smart content system "SpoVizz" enables clients to create and distribute live, automated content efficiently on stadium screens, SoM, Website etc.
Project Lead
Piterion GmbH
09.2022 - 03.2024
- Senior Key Account for Porsche, VW
- Requirements Management
- Project Management, Sprint Planning, and Requirements Engineering
- Technical Lead for various teams in the automotive environment
- Kept project teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
- Conducted regular team meetings to monitor project progress and address any concerns.
Senior Sales & Key Account/Projekt-Manager
My Football Space GmbH
09.2021 - 07.2022
- Managed key accounts and drove sales for NFT-related projects.
- Collaborated with high-profile clients, including AC Milan, Deutsche Sporthilfe, Polaris (Ronaldo's agency), West Ham United (EPL), Projectb, Manchester City F.C., and others.
Co-Founder
1x2Livetipp
06.2019 - 05.2021
- Designed the concept of the app and managed its implementation.
- Developed the algorithm for generating personalized recommendations.
- Created the social media strategy and oversaw content management.
- Achieved a successful exit in 2021 through a sale to a former professional football player.
Senior Key Account Manager
Perform Media Deutschland GmbH
08.2014 - 02.2019
- Managed key accounts and led projects for clients such as Onefootball, Axel Springer, Audi Germany, Ströer, Telekom, Sky Germany, FC Bayern Munich, Sport1, and the Kahanalyse by Goalplay for Samsung TV.
- Ensured successful project execution and maintained strong client relationships across diverse industries.
Junior Consultant
Mataracan GmbH
10.2013 - 06.2014
- Supported the development of conceptual ideas in the CRM environment for various clients.
- Assisted in the activation of sponsorship and partnership rights.
- Clients included FC Bayern Munich, Škoda, Collonil, VfL Wolfsburg, HypoVereinsbank, and others.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sportmanagement & Eventmanagement
University of applied management
Erding06.2006
Kaufmann für Spedition und Logistikdienstleistung - undefined
Barth & Co. Spedition
Hallbergmoos09.2013
Fachabitur - Wirtschaftszweig
High School / Berufsoberschule BOS
Freising07.2009
Skills
Skilled in managing projects
High accountability
Strategic innovation skills
Strong verbal and written communication
Collaborative team member
Swift information processing
High reliability and resilience
Efficiency improvement
Effective decision making
Strategic visioning
Timeline
Project Lead
Piterion GmbH
09.2022 - 03.2024
Senior Sales & Key Account/Projekt-Manager
My Football Space GmbH
09.2021 - 07.2022
Co-Founder
1x2Livetipp
06.2019 - 05.2021
CEO & Founder
Vigital Solutions GmbH
09.2016 - Current
Senior Key Account Manager
Perform Media Deutschland GmbH
08.2014 - 02.2019
Junior Consultant
Mataracan GmbH
10.2013 - 06.2014
Kaufmann für Spedition und Logistikdienstleistung - undefined
Barth & Co. Spedition
Fachabitur - Wirtschaftszweig
High School / Berufsoberschule BOS
Bachelor of Arts - Sportmanagement & Eventmanagement
University of applied management