Athlete Executive (12 Month Maternity Cover)

RK BRANDS LTD; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sportswear company in the UK is looking for an Athlete Executive to drive the Athlete Programme. Responsibilities include recruiting new athletes, managing relationships, and ensuring seamless communication with existing athletes. Candidates should have 1+ years’ experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fitness. This role is essential for supporting brand growth and offers a range of perks including a yearly bonus and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Discretionary yearly bonus

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off

Flexible working

35 working hours per week with 1 hour lunch break

50% staff discount across AYBL Group

Social events

Pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Free gym membership

£100 gift card upon joining

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Passionate about the fitness/athleisure industry with a strong interest in social media.
• Confident, self-motivated, and proactive in approach.
• Strong attention to detail and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Identify and recruit new athletes for the programme.
• Manage existing athlete relationships and communications.
• Coordinate campaigns and events with athletes.
• Negotiate contracts and payment terms.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Highly organized

Passionate about the fitness industry

Job description

We are PASSIONATE. We are AMBITIOUS. We are COMMITTED. We are AYBL.

Ranked the number one fastest-growing private company in The Sunday Times 100 2022, AYBL has quickly become one of the most iconic women’s activewear brands worldwide since launching in the UK in 2018. With a mission to unite women through their love for fitness, we are dedicated to providing high quality, affordable activewear which seamlessly combines comfort, confidence and style. From this, our ethos “AYBL to believe, AYBL to achieve” was born.

Built on ambition, we only strive to be the very best. This means we want people who are equally ambitious, know when to take risks and consider themselves the best in their field.

As a brand, we pride ourselves on diversity and inclusion. That means all opportunities are equal opportunities. We value skills, we value individuality and above all, we value passion. Therefore, we will not tolerate discrimination of any sort.

The opportunities right now are limitless. We are looking to hire genuine people who demonstrate authenticity and a unique way of thinking.

As we grow, you’ll grow too.

Summary

The Athlete Executive plays a crucial role in the development of the Athlete Programme at AYBL. The key responsibilities of this position involve identifying and recruiting new athletes, skillfully managing existing relationships, and ensuring a seamless experience between AYBL and its athletes. The primary objective is to foster profitability in alignment with brand goals, making this role essential for supporting and driving brand growth.

This 12-month maternity cover role will also focus on managing some of AYBL’s most established and high-performing athletes within the brand. You will be responsible for maintaining seamless communication and continuity throughout the duration of the cover.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identifying and signing new, relevant, and upcoming athletes to join AYBL’s Athlete Programme.
• Skillfully managing existing athlete relationships, providing a seamless experience via email, video calls, and in-person.
• Ensuring all agreed contractual terms with athletes are delivered to the highest standard.
• Collaborating with internal teams to support campaigns, content creation, photoshoots, and events.
• Supporting the commission structure in place for identifying, signing, and successfully managing athletes (details provided in a separate document).

Responsibilities and Duties

• Communicating product launches, restocks, sales, and events to athletes and coordinating clothing package send-outs.
• Maintaining regular communication with athletes via email, messages, calls, and video meetings to ensure a positive and successful partnership.
• Ensuring the influencer database and relevant documents are accurate and up to date.
• Providing regular feedback on athlete performance to your line manager.
• Working with athletes, managers, and agencies to negotiate contracts and payment terms to maximise opportunities for AYBL.
• Attending campaign shoots and events with athletes, including assisting with planning and preparation where required.

Person Specification

• Minimum 1+ years’ experience in a similar role.
• Passionate about the fitness/athleisure industry with a strong interest in social media, influencer trends and emerging talent.
• Excellent communication skills, confident, self‑motivated and proactive in approach.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail, able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Perks

💰 Discretionary yearly bonus

🏖️ 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays + your birthday off

🏠 Flexible working

💻 35 working hours per week with 1 hour lunch break

🛍️ 50% staff discount across AYBL Group

🍸 Social events

💸 Pension scheme

🚗 Free on‑site parking

🏋️ Free gym membership

💳 £100 gift card upon joining

💚 Employee wellbeing support

Location

Our home is located in Redditch, South Birmingham, with easy access routes to the M5/M42, a 20‑minute walk to the train station, as well as many bus routes. Not forgetting Arrow Valley Lake which is a stone’s throw away and a beautiful spot to get those steps in or enjoy your lunch with a view.