Bicycle Athlete Manager

Muc-Off; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Muc-Off seeks a Bicycle Athlete Manager to enhance brand visibility and manage athlete partnerships. This role demands strong communication and organization skills, with a results-driven mindset. Ideal for those with a passion for cycling and a track record of engaging athlete relations.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

33 days holiday

Hybrid Working

Early finish on Fridays

Excellent staff discount

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Rewards

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Chill out areas and showers

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing relationships with athletes.
• Strong knowledge of cycling.
• Results-oriented with a track record of exceeding targets.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact for Muc-Off athletes.
• Develop and execute activation programs.
• Ensure professional representation of the brand.

Skills

Communication

Relationship Building

Organizational Skills

Attention to Detail

Creativity

Data-Driven Mindset

Passion for Cycling

Job description

BICYCLE ATHLETE MANAGER

About Muc-Off

Muc-Off was established in 1994 and has since risen to become a global leader in bicycle and motorcycle care. Known for our disruptive, innovative approach, we proudly partner with world-class teams and athletes across various cycling disciplines. With strong, continued growth on the horizon, we remain committed to pushing boundaries and expanding our reach across the globe. This is a rare opportunity to join a team at the heart of the cycling category and contribute to a bold future of the brand.

About the Role:

Due to our expanding presence and increasing opportunities with top-tier athletes, Muc-Off is looking for a Bicycle Athlete Manager. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), this pivotal role will be the main point of contact for all athletes and teams, ensuring they are fully aligned with our brand’s values and goals. You will ensure Muc-Off is represented at the highest standard, manage activation programs, drive product visibility, and oversee all contractual negotiations. This is a hands-on, proactive role requiring someone who is highly organized and driven, with an exceptional eye for detail aligned to the ability to create outstanding relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• Primary Point of Contact for Athletes and Teams: Serve as the key liaison for all Muc-Off athletes, ensuring seamless communication, support, and collaboration.
• Activate Key Partnerships: Work with athletes to create and execute compelling activation programs that drive brand awareness and product engagement.
• Brand Representation: Ensure Muc-Off is represented professionally and consistently by all partnered athletes, maintaining our high standards across all channels and ensure that the brand is always front of mind across our roster.
• Product Integration: Ensure that both new and core Muc-Off products are featured effectively by athletes across a range of platforms, from social media to live events.
• Performance and Delivery: Monitor the success of athlete partnerships, ensuring agreed-upon deliverables are met, and key performance indicators (KPIs) are tracked and exceeded.
• Talent Development: Build a strong pipeline for future athlete partnerships, identifying emerging talent and helping shape the next generation of Muc-Off ambassadors.
• Contractual Negotiations: Manage all aspects of contractual agreements with athletes and teams, ensuring clarity, compliance, and a win-win outcome for all parties.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience with Athlete and Team Management: Proven experience working with athletes, teams, or ambassadors, ideally within cycling.
• Strong Communicator and Relationship Builder: You’ll need to build and maintain strong, productive relationships with athletes, teams, and internal stakeholders.
• Creative Mindset: A passion for creating unique and engaging activations that captivate our audience and showcase the best of Muc-Off.
• KPI-Driven: You should be results-oriented with a track record of hitting or exceeding targets, especially in brand engagement, product activation, or performance-based goals.
• Attention to Detail and Organisation: A sharp eye for detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Proactive and Driven: Self-motivated with a results-oriented approach, continuously seeking opportunities for growth and improvement.
• A Genuine Passion for Cycling and Powersports: Muc-Off lives and breathes everything bike- and motorsport-related, and we want someone who shares that same energy and commitment.

Must-Haves

• Experience managing and nurturing relationships with athletes or brand ambassadors.
• Strong knowledge of the cycling category.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• A results-oriented, data-driven mindset to ensure targets are met and surpassed.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Willingness to travel for events and athlete engagements.
• Proven experience managing contractual negotiations and ensuring legal compliance.

Desirable

• A background in sports marketing, athlete relations, or event management.
• A deep understanding of the cycling and/or motorsport community and culture.

What We Can Offer

• Competitive Salary
• 33 days holiday, inclusive of UK bank holidays, plus increase with length of service
• Hybrid Working, currently 3 days in the office 2 from home
• Early finish on a Fridays
• Excellent staff discount on Muc-Off products
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Rewards
• Pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Medicash
• Chill out areas, showers and a secure area to store your bike
• An awesome opportunity to work with a local and widely recognised Brand
• Summertime hours (to allow people to get out and enjoy the sun … when it decides to appear)
• A cool, casual and fully branded-up working environment where staff indulge their passions for two wheels and fitness
• Brilliant social events