Market Manager Wilson Tennis 360, North Europe

Amer Sports; Camden Town; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports equipment company in England seeks an experienced sales manager to execute brand strategies across racketsports and manage a team of Territory Managers. Strong leadership, negotiation, and analytical skills are essential. The role offers a competitive salary, local benefits, and opportunities for professional growth in a vibrant, international environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

Pension: 8% employer contribution /5% employee contribution

Life Assurance

Medical Cover

Employee Discount

Company car, according to local policy

Qualifications

• Strong people management skills, managing an international sales team for over 3 years.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of a Nordic language is a plus.
• Experience in racketsports and soft goods selling is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Execute the brand GTM strategy for racketsports and soft goods.
• Manage and support a sales team of Territory Managers.
• Coach and mentor the sales team to exceed P&L targets.
• Drive strategic partnerships and provide commercial strategy input.
• Analyze and report on key business information.
• Plan inventory management strategies.

Skills

People management skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Digital savvy

Strong business acumen

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Execute the brand GTM strategy, building local acceleration opportunities across racketsports (tennis, padel, pickleball) and soft goods (sportswear and footwear).
• Manage and support a sales team of Territory Managers with global strategy and go to market execution.
• Coach, mentor and train the Territory Managers, track and support their progress to exceed P&L targets.
• Drive strategic partnerships, provide input into commercial strategies.
• Analyze and report on key business information, trade and market related matters.
• Plan and implement "EOL" and closing out strategies to manage inventory levels.
• Be an active member of the Tennis 360 European management team. Have passion and enthusiasm for all racketsports and be an active member of the rackets community in your area.
• Strong people management skills, managing an international sales team for >3 years.
• Have strong negotiation, relationship building and networking skills.
• Consumer centric, strong business acumen, entrepreneurial and proactive mindset.
• Analytical skills, able to manage budgets, coordination & planning skills, well organized and able to implement and execute multiple tasks and projects.
• Excellent communication skills (fluent English, speaking and writing and a Nordic language an advantage).
• Digital savvy with excellent understanding of social media landscape.
• Ideally racketsports and soft goods selling experience.
• Strong Microsoft and systems capability.
• Driving license.
• At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.
• We believe that being an athlete isn't something you do, it's who you are. It's a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion. Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team‑first individuals who desire to make a difference – and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Local benefits including
• 26 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
• Pension: 8% employer contribution /5% employee contribution
• Life Assurance
• Medical Cover
• Employee Discount
• Company car, according to local policy
• The opportunity for independent and self‑reliant work
• A friendly and vibrant working environment in a dynamic and international team