Operations & Event Manager US & Canada HYROX (m/f/d)

Pole Position Textiles International GmbH; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

MacBook provided

iPhone provided

Travel expenses paid

Fully remote within US

Job summary

Pole Position is a market-leading designer and producer of sports merchandise. We are expanding in North America and seek an Operations & Event Manager (m/f/d) based in the United States to lead on-site event operations with extensive travel and to scale our US market presence.

You will oversee US and Canada HYROX events, coordinate logistics, manage race director relations, and drive merchandise sales. This growth role offers a competitive base salary with incentives, fully remote work within

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in event operations, race management, or sports merchandise sales
• Strong leadership and crisis-handling on-site
• Solid background in logistics, stock tracking or supply chain coordination
• Business English fluency; French or Spanish a plus
• Completed vocational training or degree in business administration, sports management, logistics, or related field

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site operations at HYROX events across the US and Canada (20+ cities, ~90 days in 2027)
• Direct supervision and briefing of on-site personnel during medal distribution
• Own US supply chain and event logistics, including freight coordination and inventory control
• Drive merchandise sales for medals, shirts and bags at events across North America
• Prepare customized offers, price calculations, and manage client relationships with race directors

Skills

Leadership

Sales / B2B

Logistics

Event operations

Crisis handling

Education

Business administration / Sports management / Logistics degree or vocational training

Job description

Pole Position is market leading in the design and production of sports merchandise for events and brands. To support our rapid international expansion and major event partnerships in North America, we are looking for a highly motivated Operations & Event Manager (m/f/d) based in the United States and working remotely with extensive travel. This position is designed as a growth role, offering clear development paths and increasing responsibility as you actively help build and scale our US event operations and market presence.

Operations & Event Manager US & Canada (m/f/d)

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead on-site operations at HYROX events across the US and Canada (covering 20+ event cities and roughly 90 event days in 2027)
• Direct supervision and briefing of on-site personnel during medal distribution in the finisher area to ensure smooth operations and high-energy runner experiences
• Full ownership of US supply chain and event logistics, including domestic freight coordination, inventory control, and post-event medal stock reconciliation
• Active acquisition and sales operations for our finisher merchandise portfolio (medals, technical shirts, athlete bags) targeting endurance, running, and mass sports events across North America
• Preparation of customized offers, price calculations, and management of client relationships with race directors and event organizers

WHAT YOU CAN LOOK FORWARD TO

• Attractive base salary plus performance-based incentives
• Flexible working schedule when not traveling and fully remote work within the US
• Full coverage of all travel expenses, accommodations, and per diems for event weekends
• High-quality IT and communications equipment provided (MacBook, iPhone)
• Direct exposure and backstage access to premier global fitness phenomena, notably the HYROX tour
• Personal development plan with dedicated training budget
• Long-term role with clear responsibility expansion and the opportunity to build and shape our operational infrastructure in the North American market

WHAT WE EXPECT FROM YOU

• High willingness and stamina for frequent nationwide and cross-border travel (primarily weekend-based across 20+ tour locations)
• Independent, hands-on, and entrepreneurial mindset with exceptional crisis-handling skills on-site
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and direct short-term event crews under fast-paced conditions
• Solid background in logistics, stock tracking, or supply chain coordination
• Commercial drive and confidence to pitch event organizers and build B2B relationships
• Completed vocational training and/or a degree in business administration, sports management, logistics, or a related field
• At least 2–3 years of professional experience in event operations, race management, tour management, or sports merchandise sales
• Business fluency in English; conversational French or Spanish is a plus
• Valid US driver’s license, clean driving record, and a valid passport for frequent travel to Canada

ABOUT US

We supply the world’s leading sports event series, including HYROX, Spartan/DEKA, and Ironman, as well as major international running competitions. Our product portfolio includes medals, finisher and team shirts, bags, and a wide range of event merchandise. We are a modern employer that promotes equal opportunities. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an inclusive working environment for all employees. We look forward to receiving your application, including your salary expectations and earliest start date.