Senior Marketing Manager

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Contract Senior Marketing Manager to join the Sports Endeavors team. Reporting directly to the Chief Marketing Officer, you will take ownership of high-priority projects and provide the critical bandwidth needed to drive our most important initiatives.

In this role, you will be asked to be a team player, stretching across high-level strategy and "in the weeds" execution. If you understand the soccer retail landscape and thrive in fast-paced environments where no task is too big or too small, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Project Execution: Lead the planning and tactical rollout of both online and experiential marketing initiatives tied to major soccer moments this year.
• Business Growth: Collaborate with the marketing team to develop strategies and integrated marketing plans that solidify our position as the premier destination for Everything Soccer.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Act as a bridge between creative, digital, sales and merchandising teams to ensure all projects are delivered on time, on brand and on budget.
• Operational Support: Provide bandwidth where needed to marketing leadership to allow the core team to remain focused on daily operations.

Qualifications

• Experience: 7+ years of marketing experience, ideally within the sports retail industry. Experience with soccer-specific marketing is a massive plus and strong knowledge of the game is required.
• Proven Execution: A track record of managing event activations.
• Analytical & Creative: Ability to analyze data, as well as balance data-driven decision-making with creative storytelling that resonates with the soccer community.
• Adaptability: Comfortable jumping into a project mid-stream and providing immediate value.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to manage expectations across various internal departments.
• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or a related field. MBA is a plus.

Work Environment & Requirements

• Hybrid Schedule: This role requires a minimum of 3 days per week in our Hillsborough, NC office to ensure seamless collaboration with our creative and merchandising hubs.
• Timeline: This is a fixed-term contract lasting between 4 to 6 months, depending on project needs and performance.
• Travel: Must hold a valid driver’s license and be comfortable with domestic and international travel (estimated 15%+).

Ready to jump in? Apply today to join the team and help us deliver the best experience in the world for soccer players, families and fans.