Deckers Outdoor Corporation is hiring a Youth Athlete Manager, Global Sports Marketing - HOKA to lead the charge in building the next generation of athletes. You will be responsible for recruiting, signing, and managing HOKA’s global roster of NIL and youth athletes, working closely with product, marketing, and events teams to build brand credibility with high school and college-aged consumers.
What You'll Do
- Negotiate contracts and manage a global roster of Youth and NIL athletes.
- Build and maintain relationships with agents, coaches, and event organizers in the NCAA and high school communities.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with product, marketing, event, content, and social media teams to engage younger audiences.
- Drive the “Disrupt Track” brand initiative from a Youth and NIL perspective.
- Facilitate the transition of NIL athletes into professional contracts with HOKA.
- Execute regular gatherings, summits, camps, and engagement opportunities for NIL athletes.
- Manage internal communications with leadership regarding trends, partnerships, insights, and product feedback.
- Monitor youth run culture trends in key regions (USA, EMEA, Japan, China) to inform strategy.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree required.
- 5+ years in sports marketing, athlete management, or a related field.
- Deep understanding of NCAA and youth run culture globally.
- Strong relationships with NCAA coaches, administrators, and event organizers.
- Proven success in identifying future talent and building infrastructure for top sport performances.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Highly collaborative, strategic, and analytical thinker.
- Thorough, flexible, and results-oriented across diverse markets, languages, and cultures.
- Team leader and player, able to work calmly and efficiently in fast-paced environments.
Team & Environment
You will report to the Sr. Manager, Global Sports Marketing - Events.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $115,000 - $125,000
- Competitive Pay and Bonuses.
- Financial Planning and wellbeing programs.
- Time away from work policies.
- Extras, discounts and perks.
- Growth and Development opportunities.
- Health and Wellness programs.
Work Mode
This is a local role based in Portland, OR.
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