Associate Manager, Sports Marketing Athlete Operations

Overview:

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. We come together to win, grow, and celebrate. We all play for Team Wilson. We all have a role to play within our organization and are working towards the same goal. One team, one dream.

We believe that being an athlete isn't something you do, it's who you are. It's a universal code of conduct, a way of seeing the world and how you show up every day. We seek out diverse voices and welcome all perspectives. Our team is composed of individuals with unique backgrounds, points of view and experiences. These perspectives create a rich and diverse culture in which we learn from one another through empathy and inclusion.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.

What You'll Do:

The Associate Manager, Sports Marketing & Athlete Operations will support Wilson's Global Sports Marketing team by leading all aspects of athlete product servicing and operations within the 360 strategy on Tour. This role ensures timely delivery, premium presentation, and seamless coordination of apparel, footwear, and accessories for Wilson athletes worldwide.

The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and deeply passionate about tennis and the professional Tour ecosystem. The position will be based in Barcelona, Spain to ensure close collaboration with the Softgoods, Footwear, and Logistics teams, as well as alignment with key global partners in Europe and Asia.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain an updated master tracker for all athlete product deliveries, accessible to Tour and Marketing teams.
• Communicate effectively with players, agents, and coaches regarding product status and timelines.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive product seeding strategy that includes life, sport, and career milestones, as well as engagement around brand moments, product launches, and seasonal priorities.
• Partner with senior leaders and cross-functional teams (Product, Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations) to align seeding with strategic brand objectives and hero product stories.
• Ensure operational excellence in athlete servicing, with a consistent focus on brand presentation and efficiency.
• Responsible for pre-season kit review, capturing athlete preferences and collaborating with teams on production planning.
• Accountable for prototype review and buy file creation.
• Manages production and delivery planning to ensure timeliness of kit deliveries for all athletes.

What We're Looking For:

This role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field such as marketing or logistics plus 3 years relevant experience such as working in sports marketing or influencer marketing or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Other qualifications include:

• Strong organizational and project management skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Proven ability to excel in time management, handle tight deadlines, and manage crises effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to remain calm and solution-oriented under high demands.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Fluent English (spoken and written) required; additional languages are a strong plus.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Experience in sports marketing, events operations, or athlete relations preferred.
• Deep passion and knowledge of tennis and its professional ecosystem

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