About the Role
Role details below.
Responsibilities
- Execute athlete strategy and day-to-day management for Junior Tour players, ensuring best-in-class service and long-term performance development.
- Support scouting, negotiations, signings, renewals, and athlete relationships across hard-goods and soft-goods.
- Contribute to building a future-facing athlete pipeline, with strong emphasis on early talent identification (U10–U16).
- Work in close partnership with the Regional Pro Tour Manager to build and maintain the strongest roster and tennis ecosystem across the regions.
- Manage racquet testing, Pro Lab collaboration, and performance feedback loops with Product teams.
- Maintain regular strategic alignment with the Regional Pro Tour lead to ensure financial discipline, development continuity, and a strong junior-to-pro athlete pipeline.
- Act as project lead for athlete experiences at key Junior Tour events, including product orders, logistics, look and feel, and overall project success.
- Own Tour platforms, databases, and reporting tools.
- Deliver regular updates and insights on pipeline development, athlete performance, and competitive landscape.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in sports management, marketing, business, or related field.
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in tennis (competitive or coaching background preferred).
- Strong passion for tennis with excellent tennis knowledge and scouting ability.
- Deep understanding of the junior and professional tennis ecosystem.
- Proven ability to identify talent and evaluate long-term potential.
- Proven ability to manage relationships with athletes, coaches, and stakeholders.
- Excellent communication, organizational, project management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
- Team player with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
- Fluent in English required.
- Willingness to travel internationally (~75 days/year).
- Based in Chicago or within the United States (required).
Nice to Have
- Experience working with or for tennis brands (sports marketing, events, or athlete relations) is a strong plus.
- Financial acumen and budget management experience.
- SAP knowledge is beneficial.
- Additional languages (Spanish, Portuguese, Mandarin, French) are a plus.
Benefits
- Paid time off for part- and full-time employees
- Education reimbursement
- Medical, dental and vision
- Pre-tax transit discounts
- 401(k) with company match
- Life insurance
- Paid parental leave
- Professional development opportunities
- Volunteering programs
- Team-building outings
- Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
Team
Reports to: Regional Pro Tour lead
