Specialist, Athlete Marketing - Football
Under Armour7 months ago
Baltimore, Maryland, United States
Hybrid
Full-time
Junior Level (1-3 years)
Job Description
Position Overview
At Under Armour, we empower those who strive for more by upholding our core values: Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes, and Stand for Equality. In this role, you will take on additional sport category responsibilities to elevate service levels and leverage your sports background. You will collaborate with our sports marketing team, internal legal and finance teams, and external partners to plan and execute product and service initiatives for our NFL and NIL athletes.
Key Responsibilities
- Work directly with athlete services for all asset product initiatives across ALL team sport categories
- Collaborate with internal legal and finance teams on contract reconciliation, on-boarding forms, and communications
- Provide clerical support for athlete and team partnership meetings
- Monitor and execute promo budgets and player payments in coordination with the FP&A team
- Work cross-functionally with the team sport category product team to ensure compliance and delivery for on-field footwear and apparel, including executing a seeding strategy
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in sports-related studies, communications, or business management
- 2+ years of experience in an entry-level servicing role within the team sports industry
- 2+ years in the sports field or related area of marketing
- Knowledge of the grassroots team sports space and its adjacent levels
- Experience assisting with the execution of sporting events
- Familiarity with NCAA and collegiate NIL rules
- Solid understanding of social media trends, analytics, and the digital media landscape
- Understanding of brand functions, goals, and objectives
Base Compensation
$61,679.20 - $84,808.90 USD
Most new hires fall within this range with the opportunity to earn more over time based on relevant knowledge, skills, and experience.
Benefits & Perks
- Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days – support local community initiatives
- Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
- Competitive 401(k) plan matching
- Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
- Health & fitness benefits, discounts, and resources to promote overall well-being
Required Skills
athlete services
contract reconciliation
event planning
digital marketing
team sports
social media analytics
sports marketing
cross-functional communication
NCAA compliance