Sports Marketing Executive Manchester, England
Job description
Castore exists for one single reason – to make athletes better. Our ethos is built upon the philosophy of BETTER NEVER STOPS, an ideal deeply infused in our DNA and something we strive to live every single day. We utilise advanced engineering and unique technical fabrics to create the highest quality sportswear in the world for athletes who demand the very best. Designed with a passion for innovation with specialist features to help to optimise athletic performance in all conditions.
The founders’ vision is to build Castore into a brand respected across the globe for a deep and unrelenting commitment to engineering the highest quality sportswear in the world, with no stone left unturned in its search for innovation and performance enhancement.
The sportswear market has been dominated by a small clique of mass-market brands and the vision is for Castore to be a premium alternative to these, the natural brand of choice for discerning athletes who demand the very best.
This role is on a fixed-term contract of up to 12-months
What’s the Job?
The Sports Marketing Executive will ensure that all Teams/Federation playing/performance requirements are met within the required timelines and in accordance with the contractual agreement(s) for both Castore and the respective partner.
You will also deliver day-to-day partnerships tasks and requirements such as ticketing requests, sample coordination and internal communication.
Crucial to the role is fostering and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including but not limited to Retail, Marketing, Partnerships and digital personnel.
The Sports Marketing Executive will demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and a high level of structure and organisation.
Ultimately, this role will support the Senior Sports Marketing Manager to deliver key commercial & marketing activities and campaigns to achieve partnership, business commercial and brand goals.
What will I do?
- Day to day contact with kit staff at respective teams, including regular training ground visits throughout the season.
- Communicate internally all team requirements from pre-season throughout the season to all relevant personnel and departments.
- Identify new product opportunities within pro teams and communicate to relevant personnel and departments.
- Support and secure all club kit orders within agreed deadlines for pro team, academy and associated departments.
- Liaise closely with Customer Services and Sports Marketing Operations to ensure efficient product flow from order placement to delivery date.
- Work with Senior Sports Marketing Managers, Sports Marketing Managers and Sports Marketing Operations Manager to ensure all product modifications requirements are met in collaboration with the sponsored Team.
- Liaise closely with all Senior Sports Marketing Managers and Sports Marketing Managers to ensure link between brand visibility on the pitch/training ground is mirrored at retail and a consistent link between products revealed on players and retail kit launches.
- Liaise closely with Senior Sports Marketing Managers and Sports Marketing Managers to identify player endorsement opportunities.
- Coordinate samples for upcoming seasons and ensure product is sent out accordingly.
- Manage internal and external ticketing process ensuring an efficient, fair and robust procedure is in place.
What skills and qualities will I need?
- Building and maintaining effective relationships with key stakeholders
- Requires excellent interpersonal skills, must be approachable, personable with a positive attitude, willing to help and provide support as needed.
- Excellent written communication skills with the ability to present ideas clearly, concisely, and accurately.
- Able to make decisions on work issues that impact the successful completion of tasks
- Flexible approach and willingness to further learn.
- Ability to travel and work effectively across multiple cultures as and when required.
- Have a Better Never Stops Attitude and a Passion for the brand
What We Offer
- Competitive salary
- 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays)
- Modern city centre offices in Manchester
- An opportunity to work with global sporting partners
- Office breakout space with pool tables, dart board and TV’s
- A chance to build a career with a fast paced, high growth brand
