How AIT helped Djurgården Hockey build a smarter CRM strategy for stronger commercial performance

Company
Djurgården IF Hockey
Services
CRM Strategy
Industry
Sports and Entertainment
Overview

Djurgården Hockey faced a challenge familiar to many sports organizations: legacy systems, fragmented tools, and manual processes that slowed sales operations and limited fan engagement. Their existing CRM system wasn’t fully supporting their commercial goals — from asset management to integration with financial systems like Fortnox. The question wasn’t only which CRM to use, but how to align CRM strategy with long-term business objectives. That’s where AIT stepped in, we conducted a structured discovery and CRM strategy engagement designed to map current processes, identify key gaps, and build a roadmap for future success

From “What’s Working?” to “What’s Next?”

The project began as a technical CRM evaluation but soon evolved into a strategic exercise — one focused on unlocking commercial and operational potential across departments.Through interviews and workshops with Djurgården’s management, sales, finance, and marketing teams, we mapped critical challenges:

  • Limited asset visibility and stock-level management
  • Manual invoice handling and poor CRM-Fortnox alignment
  • Disconnected B2B and B2C systems
  • Fragmented marketing and member engagement tools

By addressing these pain points, we helped Djurgården move from reactive operations toward a data-driven, scalable model.

“This wasn’t just about fixing CRM — it was about creating a foundation for smarter decisions, stronger engagement, and sustainable growth.”
Ehsan Ehsani Zonoz
Nordic Director, ArticulateIT
Clarity through the Discovery

The discovery phase, spanning three weeks, covered stakeholder interviews, current-state mapping, CRM solution evaluation, and a high-level implementation plan.
Key outcomes included:

  • CRM optimization blueprint: Clear recommendations on enhancing Upsales CRM to resolve immediate challenges.
  • Process integration: Defined improvements for Fortnox integration, enabling better financial visibility and invoicing control.
  • Asset management model: Introduced structure for managing finite sponsorship assets like rink ads, VIP boxes, and media placements.
  • Roadmap: Outlined next steps toward a unified view of sales, marketing, and fan engagement.
Delivering value in phases

Rather than replace the CRM outright, AIT proposed a phased roadmap — starting with quick wins in sales operations and financial alignment before expanding into marketing automation and B2C integration.

This approach provided:

  • Early impact without major system disruption
  • Clear ROI and stakeholder buy-in
  • A scalable foundation for future growth
Voices from Djurgården Hockey
“Without a strategy, you walk in the dark.”
Björn Moreau
Key Account Manager, Djurgården Hockey

That simple statement captures the essence of the project. By developing a clear CRM strategy and roadmap, Djurgården moved from uncertainty to clarity — from tactical operations to strategic growth.

Tangible results, lasting potential

The discovery project gave Djurgården a clear direction — not only for improving CRM performance, but for building a connected commercial ecosystem.The resulting roadmap focuses on:

  • Enhancing fan engagement through better data insights
  • Streamlining sales and financial workflows via system integration
  • Laying the groundwork for long-term revenue growth
A smarter future for sports organizations

The Djurgården Hockey engagement is a strong example of how aligning CRM strategy with business goals creates measurable impact — in sports and beyond.

“What makes this project stand out is not just the technology, but the teamwork — bridging business strategy with digital capability.”
Ehsan Ehsani Zonoz
Nordic Director, ArticulateIT
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