Sports Marketing Manager

Long Beach, CA (Hybrid)

$110K/yr – $125K/yrSenior Level5+ years expFull time

Posted 4 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own the NA athlete and partnership engine, marrying sports relationships with NIL and federation partnerships while shaping culture-driven storytelling that fuels brand affinity and in-market activations.

  • Own and execute the North America athlete and partnership strategy across Premier, National, NIL and regional partnerships.
  • Develop and manage relationships with Speedo athletes and partners, coordinating with Global teams for in-market activations.
  • Lead the NIL program and cultivate athlete talent as authentic brand ambassadors across sport, lifestyle, and social channels.

Job Description

Responsibilities
  • Co-create and execute the North America athlete and partnership strategy in alignment with Global athlete strategy, with ownership of Premier, National, NIL, and regional partnerships.
  • Own relationship strategy for Team Speedo athletes, alumni, legends, coaches, agents, and key partners.
  • Manage day-to-day relationships with North America–based Team Speedo athletes and partners, and coordinate with Global teams on in-market activation of Global athletes.
  • Support athlete contract negotiations, renewals, and onboarding in partnership with Legal, Finance, and Global teams.
  • Build and maintain a robust pipeline of emerging and established athletes.
  • Lead Speedo’s NIL strategy, ensuring athletes align with brand values and long-term growth ambitions.
  • Identify and cultivate athletes with the potential to drive cultural influence and brand affinity, developing them into authentic storytellers and ambassadors for Speedo across sport, lifestyle, and social platforms.
  • Partner closely with Brand Marketing and Social teams to ensure athlete partnerships support broader brand storytelling objectives, cultural relevance, and consumer engagement opportunities.
  • Own Speedo’s highest-impact partnerships with federations, universities, and teams.
  • Partner closely with Team Sales to ensure partnerships drive brand visibility, product adoption, and wholesale ROI.
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Speedo

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The world’s #1 name in swimming, Speedo has led the pack for over 100 years creating professional, innovative and sustainable swimwear for athletes at every level, from beginners to Olympic athletes. Pushing boundaries has been at the center of the Speedo credo since day one, with milestones like the introduction of the Speedo Racerback in the 1920’s - the world’s very first non-wool swimsuit. Speedo has continually evolved alongside the sport of swimming with modern advancements like the Fastskin® LZR RACER® in 2008 – the fastest most advanced swimsuit ever made. Today, Speedo continues to reshape and redefine the world of swimming with #makewaves, an ongoing initiative to make swimming more inclusive, exciting and accessible. By making waves that break boundaries, records and conventions, Speedo continues its mission of building a bright future for the sport of swimming and making a positive impact in the communities around the globe.Speedo® is owned by Pentland Brands Limited and distributed in over 170 countries around the world. To find out more visit: www.us.speedo.comwww.pentlandbrands.comOur Speedo North America office is based in the Northern Orange County city of Cypress, California. We are less than ten miles away from some of the most popular beaches, boardwalks, shopping malls, and hiking spots in Southern California! As the world’s leading swimwear brand, we take pride in how we treat and mentor our team members. We offer competitive medical, dental, and vision benefit plans. And, we understand the need for balance and mental wellness, so our team enjoys flexible and hybrid work schedules, free yoga classes, great brand discounts, and generous holiday and vacation time!

Founded in 1914
USA
787 employees (124 in marketing)
52% recommend to a friend
73% CEO approval

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
1M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$37.3K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
46.5%
Direct
43.6%
Referral
3.8%
Social
4.7%
Paid
1.2%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~790

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
80 (10% of company)
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
1

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