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Sponsorship Associate

Gymshark

Denver, CO

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Job Description

Posted On: November 19, 2020


Gymshark is a global conditioning brand, apparel & accessories manufacturer and online retailer supported by millions of highly engaged social media followers and customers in 131 countries.


Imagine working in a world of rapid change, where open minded, ambitious, curious, creative and resourceful people exist. Our core values are: Family, Transparent, Trusted, Inclusive, Accessible, Caring and Disruptive. We're looking for great people and if you can imagine yourself here, this could be the place for you.


Gymshark is growing our family to the United States and has chosen the heart of downtown Denver, CO to be the home of our US HQ.


Reporting to the North America Sponsorship Manager, the Sponsorship Associate will be responsible for dealing directly with Gymshark Athletes & Academy members (primarily our US and Canadian athlete team) day-to-day. This will involve arranging to send products to athletes, ensuring athletes participate in new product launches, brand campaigns and Gymshark events, interacting with current and potential athletes, and managing relationships to ensure a flawless experience between the brand and athletes.


Please note relocation assistance is not available for this position or remote working. You must be able to work full time in our Downtown Denver, CO office. You must also be authorized to work in The United States.


WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

  • Manage relationships with key stakeholders effectively and maintain good working relationships with athletes.
  • Recruitment of new potential athletes.
  • Plan, develop and execute regional online communications that support the company's strategic goal and brand guidelines.
  • Coordinate communications and campaigns with Athlete team to ensure flawless execution and complete success.
  • Grow the brand’s presence in your allocated region.
  • Reporting on Athlete team performance using KPI’s set by line manager.


    Required Skills

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing or related field.
  • Experience in the strength and conditioning, CrossFit or other fitness industries required.
  • Experience in Influencer marketing and/or social media campaigns.
  • Experience in liaising with Athletes or Influencers.
  • You are inspired/passionate about the Gymshark brand and ready to offer a service to match it’s worth.
  • You have a strong team ethic.
  • Creative and can think outside the box.
  • Ability to work well under pressure.
  • Ability to manage workflow.
  • Be able to manage several projects concurrently; excellent time management and organizational skills and results oriented.
  • Have excellent communications and networking skills.
  • An eye for talent and identifying rising stars.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Experience in ‘active’ apparel.
  • Purchased Gymshark products, you’re a customer / love ‘Active’ brands.