Sports Marketing Specialist

About COROS

COROS is an international sports technology company dedicated to creating optimal training solutions for athletes of all levels. Their goal is to develop innovative technology that addresses athletes' challenges, helping them reach their objectives.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Sports Marketing Associate Manager who has athletic background and proven success leading sports-related initiatives. The role involves partnering with professional athletes, content creators on social media, and key industry collaborators, focusing on sports like running, cycling, climbing, and fishing to promote COROS's mission.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop in-depth knowledge of COROS’s product lineup to recommend best-fit devices for partners.
• Identify, cultivate, and manage external partnerships with athletes and third-party organizations in specific sports segments.
• Spot promising opportunities within designated areas to drive growth.
• Establish and nurture relationships with partners ensuring mutual success.
• Administer budgets for athlete and partner activations and present results post-campaign.
• Collaborate closely with the Head of Sports Marketing and Sport Vertical Leaders on marketing initiatives spanning hardware, software, and product campaigns from conception to execution.
• Lead growth efforts targeting assigned segments.
• Work cross-functionally within COROS to align marketing efforts with the right audiences.
• Oversee payment processing for partners upon contract fulfillment.
• Stay abreast of industry developments, consumer trends, and new wearable technology.
• Steer strategic implementation of company-wide initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Up to two years’ experience in marketing or business development.
• Proficiency in one key sport: running, cycling, fishing, or climbing.
• Past engagements showcasing initiative, decision-making skills, performance evaluation, and entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong knowledge of wearable technology trends and target audiences.
• Experience in managing projects and formulating strategies for success.
• Excellent skills in communication, teamwork, and project oversight.
• Strong work ethic with a desire to learn and achieve company targets.
• Competence in handling accounts by sourcing leads, negotiating, building relationships, managing payments, and ensuring deliverables.
• Ability to conceive and translate ideas into effective content briefs.

Additional Information

• Location Preference: Colorado, California, North Carolina, Washington, Utah, Connecticut.
• Position Type: Full-time, onsite.
• Salary Range: $65,000 to $80,000 per year dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Benefits include medical insurance, paid time off, and 401k contributions.