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 both internally and externally.
• Play an advisory role in athlete expedition proposal processes.
• Identify and nurture the next generation of snow athletes and position TNF as the top choice in their careers.
• Collaborate with marketing and other teams to integrate athletes into marketing campaigns and communications.
• 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 athletes' careers, goals, and aspirations.
• Coordinate product training sessions with category managers and designers.
• Facilitate seasonal sample buys with the 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 climb, ski, snow, and trail scenes.
• Ability to make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong planning, organizational, and project management skills.
• In-depth knowledge of sports management and the sports industry.
• Ability to demonstrate ideas, processes, innovation, and both hard and soft skills.
• Knowledge of the outdoor clothing market and retail space.

Nice to Have

• Experience with athlete negotiations and contract management.
• Experience working with international regions such as NORA, APAC, and EMEA.
• Experience in expedition planning and management.

Qualifications

• Formal educational qualifications are not explicitly specified in the description.

Benefits & Perks

• Position is eligible for additional compensation awards including an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
• Review of benefits including medical plans available at www.MyVFbenefits.com.
• Detailed benefits information provided during the hiring process.