The EU Sports Marketing Specialist - Motocross at Fox Racing will play a pivotal role in enhancing and promoting our brand through strategic sports marketing initiatives & athlete management and services. This individual will be responsible for the management of the European professional and amateur motocross program and ensuring Fox products are best represented in and out of competitive use. Additionally, this role will focus on the recruitment, management, and development of top motocross athletes to ensure a strong and competitive brand representation.
This position reports to the Global Manager of Sports Marketing for Motocross and is based out of our BCN office.
As Sports Marketing Specialist - Motocross, you will have an opportunity to:
1. Develop and manage EU Motocross roster across the MXGP series & Amateur racing in partnership with regional sales leadership.
2. Identify and capitalize on emerging trends, technologies, and opportunities as it relates to athlete marketing & rider services within the motocross industry or opportunities with the ability to scale Fox brand approach.
3. Execute Sports Marketing plans in support of cross-functional teams, spanning: athlete signings, rider product summits, sales meetings, social campaigns, content productions, etc.
4. Partner with Fox EU marketing team to provide regular communications to internal and external sales partners, relating to athlete VLP, opportunities to leverage in market activations and OEM relations.
5. Identify, recruit, and manage relationships with top motocross athletes & influencers.
6. Support the Global go-to-market function by leveraging athletes to promote key seasonal initiatives and campaigns.
7. Manage fulfillment of amateur athlete contracts where present, ensuring mutually beneficial partnerships.
8. Address and resolve any issues or concerns athletes may have in relation to products and sponsorship.
9. Accurately plan budget in relation to Sports Marketing for the Motocross category, specific to product fulfillment and annual travel plans for rider services.
10. Assist in managing the visual line plan and creative briefing for professional and amateur rosters along with on-time PO hand off.
11. Attend all major racing events, providing best in class rider services.
12. Assist R&D process as it relates to athlete feedback, ensuring comprehensive tracking and communication with product teams.
13. Provide timely and detailed feedback from athletes to product development teams, emphasizing necessary changes to keep development on track.
14. Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with industry stakeholders, including OEM relations, media outlets, test riders, team leadership/personnel, agents.
You have: 2-3 Years Experience
50-60% Travel
Level of Interaction:
1. Interact with own team and may convey basic information to individuals outside team or area.
2. Build stable relationships internally and often networks with internal personnel in own area of expertise.
3. Interact with key contacts outside area of own expertise.
If you are interested in the position feel free to reach out. We are looking forward to hearing from you!
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