Deckers Brands

Youth Athlete Manager, Global Sports Marketing

Deckers Brands

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: Arizona • California • United States

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Salary

💰 $115,000 - $125,000 per year

About the role

  • Negotiate contracts and manage a global roster of Youth + 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/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

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • 5+ years in sports marketing, athlete management, or related experience
  • 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
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Hard Skills & Tools
sports marketingathlete managementcontract negotiationtalent identificationinfrastructure buildingevent managementcommunication strategytrend monitoringcross-functional collaborationNIL athlete transition
Soft Skills
relationship buildingcollaborationstrategic thinkinganalytical thinkingcommunicationflexibilityresults-orientedteam leadershipcalm under pressureefficiency
Certifications
Bachelor's degree