Sr. Lead, Category Marketing - Golf

Gondola; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 140.000 - 180.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Volunteer Days

Under Armour Merchandise Discounts

401(k) plan matching

Parental Leave

Health & fitness benefits

Zusammenfassung

Under Armour in Baltimore, MD, seeks a Senior Lead, Category Marketing – Golf to own franchise storytelling and category strategy across Men’s and Women’s Golf. You’ll translate athlete insights and product innovation into GTM narratives, collaborate with product, design, and regional teams, and guide cross-functional launches that resonate globally.

This role requires 6–8+ years in category or product marketing within global brands, a deep passion for golf, and strong leadership to align senior

Qualifikationen

• 6–8+ years in category, brand or product marketing within a global consumer, sport, or lifestyle brand.

Aufgaben

• Lead category strategy, positioning and seasonal storytelling for Golf franchises across Men’s and Women’s.
• Translate athlete performance insights and consumer behavior into briefs guiding product creation and storytelling.
• Oversee global GTM milestones, prep tooling such as sales toolkits, and ensure regional relevance and adoption.

Kenntnisse

Category marketing

Global storytelling

Athlete insights

Franchise strategy

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Golf industry knowledge

Jobbeschreibung

# Sr. Lead, Category Marketing - Golf## Under Armour•### @UnderArmourPosted on 7/20/2026•Full-time## Job Description## **Values & Innovation**At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammateOur Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the **Internal Career Site Here.**## **Purpose of Role**The Senior Lead, Category Marketing – Golf leads franchise-led, consumer-first storytelling across the Golf category, with accountability for representing the Golf athlete and consumer within a co-gender operating model. This role owns seasonal category strategy, GTM storytelling, and cross-functional alignment to ensure Golf franchises resonate with athletes and consumers globally.This leader partners closely with Product, Design, Sports Marketing, Team Sports, and regional marketing teams to translate product innovation, athlete insight, and cultural relevance within the sport of golf into compelling narratives across GTM and key product milestones.## **Your Impact**Category Ownership:- Lead category strategy, positioning, and seasonal storytelling for Golf franchises across Men’s and Women’s- Serve as the primary steward of the Golf consumer, ensuring performance needs, athlete insights, on-course/off-course behavior, and golf culture are embedded across briefs, toolkits, and launches- Translate athlete performance insight, global golf market intelligence, and consumer behavior into briefs that guide product creation and storytellingGlobal GTM & Product Milestones:- Own category storytelling and alignment across key milestones including, category strategy reviews, line architecture reviews, line planning workshops, etc.- Partner with regional marketing teams across Americas, EMEA, and APAC to ensure Golf strategies are locally relevant and executable- Oversee development of franchise and seasonal GTM sales toolkits and drive strong adoption globallyCross-Category Integration:- Partner with Sportswear, Train, and Team Sports to connect Golf franchises into broader brand, athlete, and cultural moments- Maintain an enterprise mindset to drive the brand forward through GolfField Immersion & Travel:- Travel regularly for campaign shoots, tournaments, market visits, and athlete/consumer insight gathering## **Qualifications**• 6–8+ years of progressive experience in category, brand, or product marketing within a global consumer, sport, or lifestyle brand. Strong preference for a background in the Golf industry. • Demonstrated ability to translate athlete and consumer insights, product innovation, and cultural context into clear, differentiated category and franchise storytelling • Proven experience leading complex, global marketing strategies and driving alignment across regions, functions, and senior stakeholders • Deep passion for the sport of golf, including understanding of performance, style, and athlete needs both on and off the course • Global business mindset, with strong understanding of regional consumer nuance, channel dynamics, and market-specific execution • Track record of influencing and aligning senior leaders through clear point of view and strong storytelling • Product fluency in apparel and footwear, with ability to translate technical innovation into consumer-relevant benefits (golf-specific knowledge a plus) • Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills; able to manage ambiguity and drive results • Willingness and ability to travel regularly## **Workplace Location*** **Location:** This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore office.* **Work Schedule:** This role follows a hybrid work schedule, requiring 4 days in-office per week.Sponsorship Eligibility: (US ONLY) UA does not offer sponsorship of job applicants for employment-based work authorization for this position at this time.## **Relocation*** No relocation provided## **Base Compensation** $140,000.00-$180,000.00 USDMost new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.## **Benefits & Perks*** Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community* Under Armour Merchandise Discounts* Competitive 401(k) plan matching* Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates* Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being## **Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity**At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via [e-mail].**Requisition ID:** 166095**Location:**Baltimore, MD, US, 21230**Business Unit:** Corporate**Region:** North America**Employee Class:** Full Time**Employment Type:** Salaried