Manager, Sports Marketing, Snow

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee a diverse roster of the world's best snow sports athletes.
• Scout and find new talent for team members.
• Negotiate athlete contracts, including retainer, bonus, athlete days, and social media expectations.
• Work closely with regions NORA, APAC, and EMEA to leverage athletes globally, with a focus on the US market.
• Partner with product teams to ensure athlete feedback and roundtables are taking place.
• Create yearly athlete goals for each athlete.
• Act as a conduit to bring athletes' stories and achievements to life internally and externally.
• Play an advisory role in athlete expedition proposal process.
• Identify the next generation of Snow Athletes, build relationships, nurture, and position TNF as their first choice.
• Identify opportunities to integrate athletes into marketing and communication efforts.
• Manage green-lit expeditions from start to finish, including overseeing budgets, athlete accomplishments, product integration, and working with production partners.
• Track and share athlete goals and accomplishments through updates and newsletters.
• Provide one-on-one assessments of each athlete's career and athletic goals.
• Coordinate product training sessions with category managers and designers.
• Facilitate seasonal sample buy with sports marketing coordinator.
• Ensure PR and social media teams are aware of major athlete moments and accomplishments.
• Oversee or foster snow-specific partnerships with key partners.
• Support other members and verticals of the Sports Marketing team as needed.
• Maintain clear and consistent communication with the Global Head of Sports Marketing.

Requirements

• Five or more years of sports marketing experience.
• Experience with exposure and involvement in the climb, ski, snow, and trail scenes.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Background in planning, organizational, and project management.
• In-depth knowledge of sports management and the sports industry.
• Demonstrated ideas, processes, innovation, and soft/hard skills.
• Knowledge of the outdoor clothing market and retail space.

Nice to Have

• Experience negotiating athlete contracts.
• Experience working with international regions such as NORA, APAC, and EMEA.
• Strong network within the snow sports athlete community.
• Experience in outdoor apparel or related industries.

Qualifications

• Educational background is not explicitly specified, but extensive experience in sports marketing is required.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive annual salary range of $95,040.00 to $118,800.00 USD.
• Eligibility for additional compensation awards, including incentive plans, sales incentives, or commissions.
• Access to benefits detailed at www.MyVFbenefits.com, including medical plans.
• Work environment that values diversity and inclusion.
• Equal employment opportunity for all applicants.