Director, Team Sports Marketing

Red Bull North America
United States, California, Santa Monica
Mar 28, 2025
Red Bull gives wings to people and ideas, and athletes are a cornerstone of the Red Bull brand. Their exceptional stories, creativity, innovation, and sportive accomplishments authentically embody the brand attributes, personality traits, and product functionality to consumers on a daily basis. In this role, the Director, Team Sports Marketing will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing marketing strategies that enhance the visibility, brand equity, and fan engagement of the sports teams, leagues, and athletic organization partnerships under their purview. This role involves working closely with various cross-functional departments to ensure cohesive and effective marketing campaigns that align with the business objectives. This individual will lead effective internal and external stakeholder management, innovative marketing tactics, and comprehensive brand management. EXPERIENCE Your areas of knowledge and expertise that matter most for this role: 8+ years direct team sport and/or athlete marketing and high-profile talent management experience 3+ years direct team/people management and development experience Proven experience in Sports Marketing, including marketing for athletes and events Experience leading high-level negotiations (8-figure+) with complex organizations In-depth knowledge of sports management and the sports landscape, with a focus on mainstream sports Strong influencing skills to engage a host of key stakeholders across a broad range of sports Exceptional communication skills, including training and presentation abilities Proven track record of excellent planning, organizational, and project management competencies Openness to new scenes, ideas, processes, innovation, and possibilities Entrepreneurial spirit - self-starter with a focus on results and consumer outcomes Excellent budget management skills Excellent attention to detail Strong understanding of social media with regular interaction Proven track record of planning and project management competencies Adaptability - the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently Must be fluent in English, additional language skills an advantage Travel 20-30% Permanent Benefits eligible