Athlete Manager, Global Sports Marketing

7 months ago

Vancouver, Canada Lululemon Full time

Who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

About this team
The Global Sports Marketing team is responsible for the creation and execution of the Global Sports Marketing strategy in parallel with brand imperatives, which is comprised of athletes, city, and store ambassador programs. We work highly cross-functional with regional and business partners to help solidify lululemon’s position as a leader in the sports marketing space and drive overall brand awareness and consideration.

**A day in the life**:
As a self-started who enjoys working in a high-paced environment, you are the day-to-day point of contact for lululemon ambassadors. You work cross functionally to build and execute athlete marketing plans, ensure athletes have the right product at the right time, manage athlete travel & calendars, and work collaboratively with cross-functional partners agents, athletes, & producers to bring relationships to life.
- Read, understand and negotiate contracts
- Manage challenging conversations with clarity, honesty and kindness
- Creative thinking with the ability to develop unique and engaging marketing campaigns
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders
- Must be okay with travel up to 50% of the time for events, productions, and meetings.

**Qualifications**:

- 6+ Years experience working directly with athletes at a global brand, with a proven track record of successful partnerships.
- Strong network of athletes, agents, and sports industry insiders.
- Highly proficient in utilizing Microsoft office & Keynote.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing business, or a related field; Master’s degree is a plus.
- Excellent organizational and communication skills.
- Creative thinker with the ability to develop unique and engaging marketing campaigns.

must haves
- Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.
- Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.
- Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.
- Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.
- Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
- Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

Additional Notes
Immigration support is potentially available for this role.

Compensation and Benefits Package

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

- Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
- Paid time off
- Savings and retirement plan matching
- Generous employee discount
- Fitness & yoga classes
- Parenthood top-up
- Extensive catalog of development course offerings
- People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)

**Note**: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

This role is classified as Hybrid under our SSC Workplace Policy:
In-person collaboration is important, and much of the role can be performed remotely. Work is performed onsite at least 3 days per week.

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