Head of Sports Marketing

At ASICS we pride ourselves on being the product experts and creating exceptional customer experiences and representing a high-performance culture and performance mindset, focused on accountability, fairness and celebrating the intrinsic feeling from personal success. Job Description Reporting directly to the General Manager of Marketing, the Head of Sports Marketing will be responsible for managing partnerships, executing the development of marketing campaigns, and providing a voice for the Oceania region. Day-to-day function will see you managing a team of 8 driven Sports Marketers and collaborating with the Licensing team, broader Marketing team and Global Sports Marketing team. Qualifications Directly manage a high-performing team consisting of a Sports Marketing Manager, a CPS, an Events Sports Marketing Manager, a Running Expert and a Sports Marketing Coordinator. Responsible for the development and delivery of the Sports Marketing strategy and roadmap. Actively manage ASICS Oceania’s relationships with relevant governing bodies and driving brand awareness by leveraging these partnerships. Lead and support the Sports Marketing team members who are accountable for the management of athlete partnerships. Lead and manage Federation/Team, Event and Athlete contract negotiations. Assist in developing and implementing integrated marketing plans to leverage sports marketing partnerships and support sell through of licensed product. Identify, recruit, manage and activate ASICS athletes across marketing and product initiatives. Interface regularly with Global Sports Marketing to assure alignment to global objectives. Plan and develop PR events to leverage sports marketing partnerships such as uniform launches and athlete appearances. Responsible for managing the Sports Marketing Budget and ensuring contractual compliance. In return, we offer: A permanent opportunity with a market leading global brand Salary + bonuses + 17.5% annual leave loading + paid parental leave Flexible hybrid work options using a ‘moments that matter’ way of working Convenient Marsden Park location in a new head office facility, closely connected to the M7, with ample free parking Free onsite gym and personal training sessions Onsite Physio services available A learning & development culture with personal access to LinkedIn Learning, 'move your mind' learning sessions, study leave and targeted role specific training A collaborative, supportive, and high-performing team culture with career growth opportunities – We love promoting from within Opportunities to give back through community and team events That’s enough about us Here’s what we hope to see from you: Minimum of 5 + years in People Management and 10 years’ + of experience in Marketing/Sports Marketing, effective contract negotiation and partnership management Strong awareness, enthusiasm and understanding of the Australian sporting landscape across all sports especially in Athletics, Rugby League, AFL, Rugby Union, Cricket and Netball Ability to develop strong mutually trusting relationships with internal and external stakeholders Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with proven capacity to work well under pressure Can operate strategically to leveraging ASICS athletes and events and drive the overall brand and business in alignment with department, regional and global goals Additional Information At ASICS, we work together as one team to bring a performance mindset to life every day - Are you ready to pursue your career goals? Apply Today ASICS is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, where everyone’s ideas and contributions are respected. We are committed to engaging a diverse workforce, and our hiring decisions are made with the best candidate for the role at the forefront. We encourage people of all ages, abilities, and cultural backgrounds to apply to join our team. #J-18808-Ljbffr