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Sports Marketing Manager
Athlete & Partnership Strategy: Co-create and execute Speedo’s athlete and partnership strategy in alignment with brand and commercial priorities.Manage day-to-day relationships with Team Speedo athletes, agents, and key sports partners.Support athlete contract negotiations, renewals, and onboarding in collaboration with legal, finance, and global teams.Build and maintain a pipeline of prospective athletes across professional, collegiate, and junior levels.Manage Speedo’s Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) program, ensuring athletes reflect Speedo’s values and long-term growth ambitions.Federation, University & Team PartnershipsManage Speedo’s partnerships with federations, universities, and teams, ensuring contract fulfillment and strong relationship management.Collaborate with the Team Sales function to drive brand visibility and product adoption at the grassroots and elite levels.Work with internal stakeholders to ensure partnerships are activated consistently and deliver measurable outcomes.Activations & EventsPlan and execute athlete appearances, content, and event activations that bring Speedo’s purpose to life.Partner with the brand and activations teams to deliver engaging campaigns and experiences that elevate Speedo’s athlete storytelling.Support logistics and onsite management for key events such as Olympic Trials, collegiate championships, and federation gatherings.Cross-Functional CollaborationCollaborate with Sales, Product, and Brand Marketing teams to integrate athlete and partnership storytelling into commercial campaigns.Partner with the Community and Influencer teams to ensure clear differentiation and alignment across all partnership programs.Provide athlete and partnership insights to inform product development and brand storytelling.Measurement & ReportingTrack and evaluate sponsorship ROI, athlete performance, and partnership outcomes.Support reporting and presentations for leadership on athlete strategy, NIL progress, and partnership activation performance.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE: 5–7 years of experience in sports marketing, athlete management, or sponsorships - ideally within swim, Olympic, or performance sports.Strong understanding of athlete and partnership marketing, including NIL and collegiate sports.Proven experience managing or supporting partnerships with federations, athletic programs, or sports organizations.Excellent relationship management and communication skills with athletes, agents, and sports partners.Demonstrated ability to execute strategic programs and measure performance.Collaborative, proactive, and passionate about Speedo’s mission and competitive heritage.Positive, energetic, and fun - able to inspire athletes, partners, and teammates while representing Speedo’s competitive heritage.
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