Senior Athlete Manager

Role Overview

• Build and own strong day-to-day relationships with key athletes on the roster, becoming a trusted partner in their career growth, overall representation, and long-term success
• Help shape athlete brand positioning and commercial strategy across sponsorships, media opportunities, digital presence, and long-term partnerships
• Identify, develop, and drive new partnership opportunities aligned with each athlete’s image, goals, and market potential
• Bring sharp instincts around athlete branding, social visibility, cultural relevance, and partnership fit, ensuring talent are positioned thoughtfully and competitively in the market
• Mentor and guide junior team members with the execution of athlete collaborations, campaigns, PR opportunities, and sponsorship activations from ideation through delivery
• Work closely with internal agents and leadership to support athlete strategy, partnership direction, and broader branch priorities
• Manage the moving pieces behind high-level athlete representation, including partnership obligations, timelines, deliverables, calendars, and relationship follow-through
• Travel as needed to support athlete priorities, key partnerships, events, appearances, and important moments tied to representation and brand opportunities
• Attend shoot days, events, and other athlete-facing moments when needed to ensure strong execution, support talent on the ground, and maintain a high standard of service
• Contribute to the broader strategic direction of the sports branch by identifying whitespace, new opportunities, and ways to continue elevating the roster
• Stay deeply connected to the sports, media, brand, and creator landscape to ensure our athletes are positioned where they should be
• and ahead of where the market is going

Requirements

• 6–9 years of experience in athlete management, creator partnerships, sports partnerships, sponsorships, talent management, sports marketing, or a closely related field
• Strong experience managing or supporting high-profile athlete, creator, or public figure relationships
• Proven ability to identify and grow brand partnership opportunities with both strategic thinking and strong execution
• Strong instincts around athlete branding, commercial positioning, and relationship management
• Deep understanding of the sports, partnership, and digital visibility landscape
• Experience working in environments where relationships move quickly, expectations are high, and polish matters
• Someone who is highly organized and detail-oriented, but also commercially minded and naturally strategic
• A mature communicator who can build trust with athletes, internal stakeholders, and external partners alike
• Existing relationships or credibility within the sports, media, brand, or creator ecosystem are a strong asset
• Soft Skills & Dulcedo DNA: At Dulcedo, we look for more than just a CV
• we look for energy.
• You’re known for your initiative, curiosity, and genuine drive to make things happen.
• Your positive attitude, collaborative spirit, and the way you uplift those around you are contagious.
• You thrive on new challenges, stay calm under pressure, and love the pace and excitement of a dynamic environment.
• You’re a true self-starter
• passionate, gritty, and goal-oriented, someone who loves having projects, challenges, and milestones to work toward.
• In short, you’re driven, creative, and structured, someone who knows how to balance discipline, fun, and performance
• 3 core pillars of Dulcedo’s culture.

Benefits

• Unlimited Paid PTO: Yes, really. Enjoy true work–life balance with the freedom to take the time you need, when you need it!
• 12 Monthly Personal Days: One extra day off every month to recharge and relax
• Flexible Work Environment: Minimal office attendance for those near our hubs, giving you room to adapt your schedule with ease.
• Montreal & Toronto Offices: Snacks, great vibes, and pet-friendly spaces. What more could you ask for?
• Remote Work: Ideal for our travellers, expats, and digital nomads who want to grow their career without staying in one place.
• Freestyle Fridays: We wrap up at 2:00 PM ET every Friday. Long weekends, every week.
• Comprehensive Insurance: Dental, vision, and medical coverage for you and your loved ones.
• Room to Grow: Take advantage of real internal mobility in a fast-growing company where “sky’s the limit” isn’t just a saying.
• The Best of Both Worlds: A vibrant startup spirit backed by 15+ years of experience and the stability of a well-established organization.