Manager Sports Marketing Teamsport

About the job

SPEED & SPIRIT is what we look for in our candidates, defined by some simple values that inspire us to BE DRIVEN in our performance, BE VIBRANT in our sporting legacy, BE TOGETHER in our team spirit, and BE YOU to let our individual talent and experience shine. Applying for a job at PUMA is easy and all genders are welcome. Simply click APPLY ONLINE and follow the steps to upload your application.

YOUR MISSION:

• Proactively drive the internal management of the partnership by aligning all relevant departments, particularly with Teamsport relevance and 360 alignments
• Responsible for the external (club facing) management of the partnership with the core purpose of product supplying and servicing to all academy, youth and professional teams (men and women) and officials/staff within the club
• Be the first point of contact for the club on most levels, the Kit Manager Team as well as for the technical staff and players at the Training Ground
• Ensure that both the Club and PUMA enjoy speedy updates with information as well as consistent feedback
• Guarantee a seamless and successful communication using “one PUMA Group voice” towards the club for all business matters (e.g. product approvals, marketing plan approvals) to ultimately ensure both, the positioning of the club as agreed with the Football club as well as the optimal use of rights and return of investment (ROI) to support PUMA´s strategic goals (growth driver)
• Develop, execute and monitor all relevant club facing actions to ensure best commercial and medial usage of the provided rights and benefits from the contract
• Ensure that all contractual obligations are met properly and that the club´s requirements and needs are brought to PUMA´s internal attention and resolved
• Accountable for the full and correct execution of all contractual rights and benefits in relation to team official and staff equipment/outfit at any time and the alignment of the visibility of the PUMA brand with the contractual agreement
• Independently identify key business opportunities on national as well as international level and club developments as well as strategically establish a growth of PUMA´s Groups business with the club.

YOUR TALENT:

• All genders are welcome to apply
• College/University degree with a focus on Business Administration, Sports Management or Marketing
• At least 3 years of professional experience in different relevant functions such as sports marketing, product management/merchandising and marketing activations
• Strong passion for Football
• Proven track record in collaborating with Football clubs
• Strong initiative and ability to work independently and also alongside wider teams to deliver results
• Very good communication skills in German and English, additional languages are a plus
• Cross-cultural understanding, openness, flexibility and commitment
• Open minded, flexible and open towards changing, fast paced and challenging environments
• Willingness to travel frequently both domestically as well as internationally, availability on home match days, driving license is required.
• This opportunity will locate in eastern Germany

PUMA supports over 19,000 employees across 120+ countries. The PUMA Group owns the brand PUMA, Cobra Golf and stichd, and is headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany.PUMA provides equal opportunities for all job applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or disability. Equality for all is one of the core principles at PUMA and we do not tolerate any form of harassment or discrimination.