Senior Marketing Manager, Global Basketball
New Balance Athletics, Inc. - Brighton, Massachusetts, us, 02135![New Balance Athletics, Inc.](/api/image?src=https%3A%2F%2Fgeneral-board-default.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fdesk-360x180.webp&w=640&q=75&f=webp)
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This position is based at New Balance headquarters in the Boston area.MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:Develop and lead long-term, commercial marketing strategy for basketball that filters down into regional execution.
Lead the key global and regional account activity for the category inclusive of managing seasonal activation in support of those accounts with regional commercial teams.
Lead long-term, over-arching global community strategy for Basketball
Create and execute multi-year activation plans for key strategic basketball partnerships inclusive of our partnership with Aime Leon Dore at Masaryk Gym.
Together with the larger team, ensure that all category activity is aligned to key GTM Milestones.
Partner closely with cross-functional departments, including but not limited to, sports marketing, product development, merchandising, and PR.
Accountable for annual basketball calendar inclusive of where brand and channel campaigns intersect.
Collaborate with cross-functional and regional teams to bring the vision for New Balance Basketball and its athletes to life in key sporting moments.
Effectively plans workload & delegation across our growing basketball marketing department
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:10+ years relevant marketing experience
Significant knowledge of the Basketball landscape and culture greatly preferred
Knowledge and interest in sneakers, fashion and music
Extensive marketing experience including brand strategy & positioning, product launch & marketing plan execution, post campaign analysis, use of innovative marketing techniques & tools
Experience developing commercial marketing strategy Globally greatly preferred
Ability to navigate a global organization across many functions
Strong relationship and influencing skills
Able to balance multi-year planning with execution
Experience leading and developing a sizeable team
Regular Associate BenefitsOur products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks - opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs - that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You'll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword - it's part of our culture.Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.Flexible Work ScheduleFor decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced "Work from Anywhere" (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.Equal Opportunity EmployerNew Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.