Sr. Manager, Sports Marketing

Santa Monica, CA (On-site)

$115K/yr – $173K/yrSenior Level10+ years expFull time

Posted 6 weeks ago

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Job Summary

Own regional sports marketing by shaping athlete talent, partnerships, and events to drive brand relevance, with a strong eye on regional trends and ecosystem growth.

  • Growth Ownership: Recruit and develop regional athlete talent and create progression pathways within Red Bull’s athlete ecosystem.
  • Storytelling & Partnerships: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maximize athlete-driven storytelling and audience reach.
  • Event & Portfolio Impact: Plan and optimize regional sports events and resources for measurable brand impact.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain a strong network across regional sports communities to stay ahead of emerging trends, talent, and cultural movements relevant to Red Bull.
  • In collaboration with Athlete Marketing Managers and the National Athlete Marketing team, identify, recruit, develop, and manage relationships with high-potential athlete talent that aligns with Red Bull’s brand values and strategic priorities.
  • Partner cross-functionally with Media Network, Communications, Partnerships, and Field Marketing teams to maximize athlete storytelling opportunities and audience reach.
  • Support the development of athlete pathways by identifying emerging talent and creating opportunities for progression within Red Bull’s athlete ecosystem.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of the regional sports landscape, including key athletes, influencers, teams, events, and cultural trends, to inform strategic planning and talent decisions.
  • Ensure athlete activities are executed to the highest standards, delivering measurable impact for both the athlete and the Red Bull brand.
  • Influence and contribute to the annual Region Sports Marketing Business Plan
  • Lead the project management and provide execution support of local Red Bull Sports Marketing events
  • Use knowledge of local sports scenes and sports landscape to inform development of new event concepts
  • Oversee regional Sports Marketing resources to maximize the impact of local events.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of progressive experience in Sports Marketing, with a demonstrated track record of delivering impactful consumer-facing programs.
  • Deep understanding of sports culture, athlete ecosystems, and consumer engagement strategies, with the ability to identify and capitalize on emerging trends at both regional and national levels.
  • Strong knowledge of traditional, digital, experiential, and non-traditional marketing strategies, with an ability to integrate channels into cohesive and effective marketing plans.
  • Proven experience developing and executing innovative marketing concepts that drive brand relevance, consumer engagement, and measurable business outcomes.
  • Demonstrated success managing complex projects, multiple priorities, and cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
  • Significant experience managing large budgets and resources, including forecasting, planning, allocation, and performance tracking to maximize return on investment.
  • Strong understanding of marketing communications, content strategy, and storytelling, with the ability to identify compelling narratives and translate them into impactful consumer experiences.
  • Experience working with athletes, influencers, teams, leagues, events, or sports properties, including partnership development, relationship management, and activation.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
  • Passion for sports, culture, and the Red Bull brand, with a deep understanding of the role sports marketing plays in driving brand affinity and business growth.
  • Employees may be required to lift and or move up to 25 pounds or more as needed

Benefits

  • Benefits Eligible: Yes
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