Lead, Collegiate Sports Marketing (Notre Dame - In-Office)

at Under Armour, Inc. in Springfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Lead, Collegiate Sports Marketing (Notre Dame – In-Office)

Date: Jul 19, 2024

Location: Remote, US

Company: Under Armour

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 theInternal Career Site Here. (https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte\company=ua&\s.crb=aNMP8gWoYkBDFn%252bz2BldysgcgQHZpVs6tHzE9smSuXE%253d)

Purpose of Role

The Lead, Sports Marketing role exists to service Under Armour’s partnership with its premier collegiate property, the University of Notre Dame. They will serve as the main point of contact and liaison between university administration, coaches, equipment managers, team staff, medical and training personnel and others within Notre Dame as it pertains to all outfitting and wear testing situations. They will work cross functionally with Under Armour’s product organization including product line managers, licensing managers, merchants, etc. to curate the appropriate product for athlete essentials. Overall, this role should successfully make sure that brand heat and storytelling live on campus through pinnacle product and ladder back up to support overall brand strategy and partnership awareness.

This is a key strategic role, and the individual will be responsible for managing high-profile sports marketing partnerships, relationships and initiatives while delivering long-term growth strategies for the brand.

Your Impact

+ Provide excellent customer service

+ Represent Under Armour brand and serve as main point of contact between Under Armour and Notre Dame as it pertains to outfitting and wear testing

+ Effectively communicate to Notre Dame regarding Under Armour brand strategy, marketing plans, product lifecycle and innovation, etc.

+ Continuously create, enhance and grow external relationships in order to find opportunities and synergies to grow Under Armour’s business

+ Oversee on behalf of Under Armour all team product needs, including but not limited to: uniforms, training and travel gear, sportswear, footwear, accessories, hard goods, etc., in partnership with Notre Dame

+ Present comprehensive product offerings and design ethos

+ Educate equipment managers, coaches, staff and student athletes about UA products

+ Forecast product needs and desires with cross functional counterparts within product organization

+ Filter feedback and other necessary information to internal cross functional teammates

+ In conjunction with Notre Dame, manage contractual product allotment and optimize use of allotment dollars to outfit teams and athletes in pinnacle gear

+ Partner with Senior Lead on product operations efforts as it pertains to Notre Dame

+ Partner with Senior Lead on product marketing efforts as it pertains to Notre Dame, including specialty games, Coach’s Collections and assortments around “moments that matter” within collegiate sports calendar (ie, Bowl games, playoffs, championship appearances)

+ Build relationships with other members of university administration and involve Under Armour’s Director of Sports Marketing and other fellow collegiate partnership teammates on strategy, licensing/retail, partnership marketing and other activation discussions

+ Attend games, campus events and industry events as needed

+ Control and create effective communication between UA and Notre Dame

Qualifications

+ Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university; or 2 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

+ Microsoft Suite, Adobe, Keynote, PowerPoint

+ 3-5 years of interpersonal relationships with NCAA athletes, coaches and/or athletic administrators

+ 2-3 years sales and/or customer service experience preferred

+ Prior experience working with university teams and/or athletic departments in a marketing or support role is preferred

+ Understanding and knowledge of collegiate and professional sports landscape

+ Proven experience working well with others to maintain and build cross-functional (internal and external) relationships including agency partners, internal clients, editors, influencers

+ Proficient knowledge of the NCAA Landscape, set up of athletic departments, calendars, etc.

+ Ability to manage and create strong, authentic relationships, internally & externally

+ Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing

+ Can transition seamlessly between various social and corporate settings

+ Create and deliver effective presentations to diverse audiences

+ Anticipate potential issues and proactively problem solve

+ Manage several complex projects effectively and simultaneously

+ Display a strong leadership skillset

Workplace Location

+ Location: Role will sit at the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana with monthly visits to Under Armour’s headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland .

+ Work Life Designation: Fully In-Office

+ Travel: 20-30% travel

Relocation

Relocation may be provided

Base Compensation

$100,241.00 – $137,831.10 USD

Most 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 Diversity

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 believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.