Job Description

JOB PURPOSE-

The Athlete Marketing Coordinator will be responsible for assisting the Director of Marketing in all athlete-related activity within the Sports Marketing Department.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES-

• In collaboration with the Director of Marketing, create a marketing, communication, and performance plan for each managed athlete.
• Ensure understanding of key product offerings is communicated to each managed athlete.
• Work with Strategic Partnerships team and Director of Marketing on athlete agreements and contracts – including performance expectations and goals, retainer, bonus, branding rights, availability, schedule, and usage rights.
• Responsible for owning, executing, and building on existing ambassador programs across Run, Golf and Pickleball.
• Conceptualize and execute innovative and “game-changing” athlete projects and initiatives that bring the athlete and brand personality to life.
• Leverage wholesale account partners to promote events, programs, and athletes.
• Working closely with Sports Marketing Team, build quarterly social media calendars for professional athletes surrounding key product launches and events.
• Update and manage all key Sports Marketing documents/assets on a regular basis

o   Athlete Tournament/Race Schedules

o   Athlete/Ambassador Footwear Shipment Tracking

o   Athlete Appearance Schedules

·       Manage the forecasting of promotional footwear and apparel on a quarterly basis.

o   Monitor inventory levels and depletion of inventory.

• Liaising with other internal departments, such as Product, Retail, Visual Merchandising, Graphics, Advertising, and PR.
• Develop and maintain best in class relationships for Skechers with key Sports Marketing athletes and partners.
• Research potential running, golf and pickleball athletes/ambassadors that align with the Skechers goals and initiatives.

o   Ensure these athletes are on the executive team’s radar and poised to be on the roster

• Collaborate and work in a team environment with other sports and marketing team members
• Job functions, responsibilities, and/or systems are subject to change at the discretion of management with or without prior notification.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES-

• Perform additional responsibilities, as required by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES-

• No.

Qualifications

JOB REQUIREMENTS-

• Exceptional interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• The right candidate has experience in sports marketing and/or athlete management with relevant marketing/athletics backgrounds
• Excellent organization and time management skills with the ability to prioritize/coordinate multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, high pressure, ever-changing environment.  Ability to adapt to a variety of situations.
• Strong attention to detail and deadlines; great follow up skills.
• Understands social media platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Facebook, and TikTok.
• Professional image and behavior.  Strong team player. Ability to establish and maintain a positive work environment and work with a wide range of people (personalities, cultures).
• Able to stand for long periods of time, bend, kneel, use step stool/ladder to reach overhead objects; light lifting/carrying; answer incoming calls.
• Able to work nights, weekends, and holidays when necessary; light travel required.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE-

• 1-3 years of marketing experience for brands, athletes, teams, influencers or media
• Excellent knowledge and application of Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word, etc) with the ability to learn additional/proprietary software/programs.
• Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite.
• Typing 50+ WPM.
• Bachelor of Arts degree in business, communication, marketing, or related field preferable or equivalent experience.
• Genuine interest in sports and fitness.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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