Sr. Professional, Sports Marketing UK - (Remote)

Lensa; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Sr. Professional in Sports Marketing to manage relationships with athletes and influencers. This remote role involves overseeing product seeding, maximizing brand visibility, and supporting athlete integration into marketing strategies. With a focus on collaboration and strategic insight, you'll be at the forefront of driving sponsorship ROI while navigating the dynamic landscape of sports culture. Join a forward-thinking team that values diversity and empowers its members to excel in their roles.

Benefits

Volunteer Days

Merchandise Discounts

Health & Fitness Benefits

Remote Work

Holidays

VTO

Resource Groups

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in brand and sports marketing, preferably with athletes.
• Strong understanding of grassroots and professional sports.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with athletes and influencers for marketing initiatives.
• Execute product seeding plans and manage budgets effectively.

Skills

Brand Marketing

Sports Marketing

Interpersonal Skills

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Sr. Professional, Sports Marketing UK - (Remote)

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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 teammate.

Our 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: here.

Purpose of Role

The Sr. Professional, Sports Marketing UK-London, is responsible for managing the day-to-day relationships with the company’s athletes, influencers, and grassroots programs within the UK. This role will oversee the product seeding process and serve as the direct point of contact with athletes, influencers, and their representatives to coordinate seamlessly the execution of our Brand and Marketing initiatives to drive sponsorship ROI. Key responsibilities include partnership management, product seeding and forecasting, cross-functional collaboration to support partnership activation, budget management, and monitoring trends in sport and culture.

Your Impact

• Manage the day-to-day relationship with sports marketing assets: onboarding athletes and influencers, servicing products, calendar management, performance reporting, and handling requests. Communicate with assets and partner agencies.
• Maximize brand and product visibility: execute product seeding plans, forecast athlete product needs, and manage seeding budgets.
• Support athlete and influencer GTM integration: coordinate activation requests, briefings, content approval, logistics, and social media execution.
• Manage portfolio budgets: oversee contractual obligations, payments, forecasts, and T&E budgets.
• Report on trends and influence brand strategy: stay connected with the London culture and target audience to inform brand moves.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years relevant experience in brand and sports marketing within Europe, preferably with experience working with athletes and agencies.
• Strong understanding of grassroots and professional sports, with a preference for football experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for successful partnerships.
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize effectively under pressure.

Workplace Location

• Fully remote, London UK
• Travel over 50% of the year

Benefits & Perks

• Volunteer days, merchandise discounts, health & fitness benefits, 40-hour workweek, remote work, holidays, VTO, and resource groups.

Our Commitment to Diversity

We are dedicated to providing an environment of mutual respect and equal opportunities for all applicants and teammates, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, or other protected characteristics. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

Requisition ID: 160652

Location: Remote, UK, GB

Business Unit: Corporate

Region: EMEA

Employee Class: Full Time

Employment Type: Salaried