Manager – Sports Marketing

Role Overview

• Support the Director and Senior Manager in developing and executing category athlete strategy across the global marketplace, ensuring alignment with brand priorities and consumer relevance.
• Identify and scout emerging athletes across NCAA, high school, and grassroots levels. Maintain a robust database of prospective signings and cultivate early stage relationships.
• Lead contract support and relationship management with athletes, agents, and managers. Help secure and retain key talent while ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders.
• Maintain daily communication with athletes to deliver a premium service experience and ensure strong brand alignment across product, appearances, and activations.
• Support category initiatives by placing product buys, forecasting distribution, and managing merchandise programs for athlete and partner needs.
• Assist in the execution of athlete appearances, retail promotions, and brand activations. Coordinate logistics and ensure timely delivery of assets and product.
• Manage administrative aspects of athlete programs including order tracking, documentation, budgeting, and internal reporting to ensure accurate and efficient execution.
• Coordinate athlete strategy playbooks and facilitate meetings covering brand communications, business updates, and product alignment.
• Partner with Brand Activation and other internal teams to support advertising initiatives, collateral development, and integrated campaign execution.
• Coordinate athlete travel arrangements and expense reimbursement while supporting product distribution aligned with seasonal availability and business priorities.

Requirements

• Four year college or university degree with emphasis in marketing, business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of related experience in sports marketing, athlete management, brand partnerships, or similar roles.
• Extensive knowledge of the assigned sport or category landscape.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust based relationships.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions in fast paced, evolving environments.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines across cross functional teams.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate effectively across organizational levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to travel extensively, with up to 40 percent travel required during peak periods.

Benefits

• Medical coverage with HSA or FSA options, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Adoption, surrogate, and fertility support.
• Short and long term disability coverage.
• Basic life and AD and D insurance with supplemental options available.
• 401(k) plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Education assistance for eligible full time employees.
• 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Flexible time off accrued based on tenure, along with twelve paid holidays and milestone Service Time Off.
• Access to employee wellness programs and product discounts.