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Sr Sports Marketing Coordinator - Grassroots Basketball
Req Number: US -7221ADI11
Country United States Department Marketing
State Province Oregon Job Type Marketing & Comms - Marketing & Comms Other Marketing & Comms - Sports Marketing
City Location Portland Brand adidas
PostalZip code Not specified Travel Extent < 25
Maybe it was the first time you saw Derrick Rose drive to the hoop Or it was when you first heard Run-DMC sing “My adidas” Or maybe it was when you read about the adidas_1 the world’s first intelligent shoe that adjusts to each wearer’s needs At some point you fell in love with adidas and now you want to inspire that passion for the brand in others
As ourSr Sports Marketing Coordinator - Grassroots Basketball you’ll be expected to bring the same passion for performance innovation and talent that you love about adidas when performing the tasks below
PurposeTo coordinate and execute promotional programs within sports category with direction of the Sports Marketing Manager
Key Accountabilities
* Build a rapport with adidas Promotional partners
* Seek out and identify new business partners for the brand
* Develop and execute specific programs that will influence the purchasing decision of the consumer
* Work with product marketing brand marketing PR and retail marketing to utilize assets
* Utilize various reports to ensure accurate and timely execution of events within the territory
* Maintain regular communication with program partners to ensure all commitments are fulfilled and superior service has been provided
* Coordinate administrative program operations order and track promotional product for parties develop a filingtracking system for program related correspondence
* Coordinate all product commitments including seasonal forecasts and product distributions
* Maintain regular communication with sales force and key accounts and develop strategic plans
* Manage image bank and coordinate with sales
* Coordinate with Brand Marketing on programs related to advertising and collateral materials
* Book and coordinate athlete travel and expense reimbursement
* Assist the event Project Manager on execution of sport events
* Assist with the execution of athlete appearances and retail promotions
* Heavy travel and overtime may be required during peak season
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
* Proficiency in Word Excel and PowerPoint
* Extensive knowledge of assigned sportcategory
* Ability to make sound business decisions
* Posses strong organizational problem solving and resolution skills
* Effective oral and written communication skills
* Ability to effectively present company objectives to a diverse demographic
* Ability to communicate with people on different levels within and outside the organization
Qualifications
* Four year college or university degree emphasis in marketing or business preferred
* Three years relevant experience grassroots basketball experience preferred
* Equivalent combination of education andor experience may be substituted for a degree
Our mission is to be the leading sports brand in the world At adidas we understand it takes a village to accomplish this mission adidas provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race religion color sex national origin citizenship creed age marital status sexual orientation veteran status mental or physical disability or any other protected status unrelated to the performance of the work involved You may have heard us say “Impossible is Nothing” or “Celebrate Originality” to us these phrases are more than just words If you share this same passion then apply today