Team manager
Description
In collaboration with the marketing team, the team manager is responsible for managing the athletes sponsored by the company. Very often the team manager is a former athlete of the brand. However, the skills and the nature of the job mean that nowadays a good knowledge of the sports and competitive system is no longer enough. As the interface between the brand and the athletes, the team manager must ensure the promotion of the athletes to the media and therefore the visibility of the brand. Available 24 hours a day for the athletes and the media, he travels the world to accompany the athletes to the competition sites.
Nature
In collaboration with the marketing team, the team manager is responsible for managing the athletes sponsored by the brand. Very often the team manager is a former athlete himself. However, the skills and the nature of the job mean that today, knowing the sports and competitive system is no longer enough. As the interface between the brand and the athletes, the team manager must ensure the promotion of the athletes to the media and therefore the visibility of the brand. Available 24 hours a day for the athletes and the media, they travel the world to accompany the athletes to the competition sites.
Mission
Organize all the activities of the athletes
Ensure the interface between the brand and the athletes
Order all the products (clothes, shoes, accessories) worn by the athletes
Ensure the attitude of the athletes, their behavior and their representation of the brand
Skills
Knowledge and perfect integration into the board sports environment
Trustworthy relationship with the riders
Mastery of project management methods
Legal skills
Rigor in the follow-up of contracts, management of endowments
Rigor in media relations
Maximum availability
Responsiveness
Access
To be part of the snowboarding environment is essential to be credible and respected. Training in management and communication is preferred for this type of position