THERESA VOLZ
Summary
Commercial Manager with over five years in professional football, advancing from intern to leadership. Directed finance and HR functions while spearheading digital transformation and cross-functional projects, enhancing operational efficiency and stakeholder engagement in a high-performance environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Commercial Manager
SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball GmbH & Co. KGaA
, Germany
07.2024 - 06.2026
- Managed the commercial operations of a professional football club in Germany's 2. Bundesliga.
- Managed budgeting, forecasting, liquidity planning, and financial reporting to ensure fiscal health and informed decision-making.
- Led the digitalisation of commercial processes and implemented new sponsorship systems.
- Implemented new sponsorship and commercial management systems.
- Managed player, employment and sponsorship agreements.
- Coordinated transfer settlements and FIFA Clearing House processes.
- Supported DFL and DFB licensing procedures.
- Directed the finance and accounting function including AP, AR, general ledger and fixed assets.
- Coordinated annual financial statements with external auditors and tax advisors, ensuring compliance and accuracy in reporting.
- Prepared management reports and decision papers for the Executive Board.
- Led cross-functional optimisation and digitalisation projects to enhance operational processes and support strategic objectives.
- Improved internal workflows and operational efficiency.
- Achieved promotion from intern to commercial manager within three years.
- Supported the club during consecutive promotions from the Regionalliga to the 3. Liga and subsequently to the 2. Bundesliga.
- Managed commercial operations for more than 55 professional home matches.
- Further developed the Business Club and professionalised VIP operations.
- Conducted recruitment interviews and coordinated assessment centres.
- Supported workforce planning and HR development.
Commercial & Marketing
SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball GmbH & Co. KGaA
, Germany
08.2023 - 06.2024
- Oversaw commercial and organisational processes to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Assisted finance, administration, and marketing teams in achieving operational goals.
- Facilitated contract management and accounting processes to enhance compliance and accuracy.
- Participated in cross-functional optimisation projects.
- Prepared for transition into management.
Intern
SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball GmbH & Co. KGaA
, Germany
01.2021 - 01.2023
- Achieved promotion from intern to commercial manager within three years.
- Collaborated with finance, administration, sponsorship, and marketing departments, progressively assuming greater responsibilities.
- Commercial leadership within German professional football.
- Oversaw finance, HR, controlling, and contract management to ensure operational compliance and efficiency.
- Successful support of DFL and DFB licensing.
- Implementation of digital transformation initiatives.
- Leadership of operational and commercial projects.
- Managed relationships with executives, sponsors, governing bodies, and external partners to facilitate effective communication and collaboration.
Education
Business Administration - Sports Management
Künzelsau Germany 09-2023
Kaufmännische Schule
Ehingen Donau 01-2021
Skills
- Finance
- Accounting
- Controlling
- Budget Planning
- Forecasting
- Contract Management
- Project Management
- Operational Digitalisation
- Process Optimisation
- Business Operations
- Business Development
- Stakeholder Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel
- Microsoft Teams
- CRM Systems
- Ticketing Systems
- Adobe Acrobat
Certification
- New-Work-Expert (IHK)
- Agile Leadership Specialist (IHK)
- Hybrid Leadership & Employee Retention (IHK)
- Self & Time Management (IHK)
- Stress Management (IHK)
- Occupational Health Management (IHK)
Languages
- German, Native
- English, C1
- Spanish, Basic
Additional Information
Five-month language stay abroad with a focus on advanced English (C1) and intercultural communication.
Accomplishments
- Promotion from Intern to Commercial Manager in less than three years.
- Commercial leadership within German professional football.
- Responsibility for finance, HR, controlling and contracts.
- Successful support of DFL and DFB licensing.
- Implementation of digital transformation initiatives.
- Leadership of operational and commercial projects.
- Stakeholder management across executives, sponsors, governing bodies and external partners.
Timeline
Commercial Manager
SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball GmbH & Co. KGaA
07.2024 - 06.2026
Commercial & Marketing
SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball GmbH & Co. KGaA
08.2023 - 06.2024
Intern
SSV Ulm 1846 Fußball GmbH & Co. KGaA
01.2021 - 01.2023
Business Administration - Sports Management
Kaufmännische Schule