Marketing Manager, adidas Soccer

Marketing Manager, adidas Soccer Sports Endeavors, home to Soccer.com, Soccer Master and WorldSoccerShop, is looking for a motivated, ownership-driven marketer to lead our adidas partnership marketing efforts. This position offers a hybrid work environment, based in Hillsborough, NC with flexibility to work remotely within the area. We expect this role to be in-office 3+ days per week. Some travel is required for partner meetings and events, and the role occasionally requires a flexible schedule to support industry events on nights and weekends. Responsibilities • Play a key role in annual partnership strategy development • Lead execution of the co-op marketing plan across the soccer business unit • Drive projects internally, taking ownership and managing cross-functionally to deliver strong programs and results • Manage and maintain an internal marketing launch calendar in partnership with adidas lead to make sure key launches are covered and planned for • Execute product launches flawlessly to maximize revenue and brand development opportunities • Build and maintain budgets with adidas marketing manager for seasonal priorities • Help facilitate content briefs for adidas sports marketing team for athlete photoshoots and content needs • Identify and implement improvements to streamline key workflows • Communicate plans and results clearly, including concepts, workplans, briefs, recaps and reporting • Build strong, trusted relationships with internal and external partners to strengthen partnership effectiveness • Represent Sports Endeavors professionally at partner events • Actively identify new opportunities to drive shared growth with adidas Qualifications • Demonstrated soccer knowledge and experience • 3+ years of marketing experience • Strong understanding of marketing analytics and research • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills • Proactive, driven approach with a track record of ownership • Experience in sports and/or ecommerce a plus • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience About Sports Endeavors Since 1984, our team has helped players, parents, coaches and fans pursue their passion for the sport by delivering unrivaled service and selection, expert advice and stories of inspiration. What began over 40 years ago as a small family business has grown into one of the world’s leading soccer retailers. We believe in the power of sport to unite communities and change lives. That's why we created Passback, a program that collects and donates new or gently used gear to players from underserved communities. Passback has redistributed more than one million items to players in need. Headquartered in Hillsborough, NC, our "home field" is North Carolina's vibrant Triangle region that’s also home to Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh. Benefits & Perks Medical, Dental and Vision Plans; company-matching 401k; flexible vacation and personal days; tuition reimbursement program; generous product discounts and more.