What are the responsibilities and job description for the Athlete Product Seeding position at United Sports Brands?
Job Details
Job Location
Corporate Headquarters - Fountain Valley, CA
Position Type
Part Time
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Job Category
Customer Service
Description
We are United Sports Brands (Shock Doctor, McDavid, Cutters, PEARL iZUMi, Nathan and Glukos), one of the largest and fastest-growing sporting goods companies in the country. USB is seeking a part-time Athlete Product Placement Specialist for our Marketing department-this role will specialize in placing Shock Doctor, McDavid and Cutters products in the hands of elite athletes and reporting on the resulting usage and content. We are looking for a collaborative, highly motivated, resourceful individual who thrives on a high-performing team and is always hungry to understand what athletes want. Sound like you? Read on.
We have a culture of working hard and smart and moving quickly. Taking initiative and communicating vertically and horizontally are important and valued. Bringing new ideas and taking risks are encouraged!
SUMMARY OF POSITION :
The part-time Athlete Product Placement Specialist will coordinate the communication, ordering and placement of key Shock Doctor, McDavid and Cutters products to elite, amateur, and professional athletes in tackle football, flag football, basketball, hockey, baseball and others. This includes owning communication with athletes, tracking budget, product orders, and fulfilling product orders with the athletes. The Athlete Product Placement Specialist will also report on the placement of products via a bi-weekly report that includes visual content of athletes using the product.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for communicating with athletes and identifying trends, as well as an interest in a career in digital marketing and / or social media. This role is key in influencing USB's marketing strategy. Of course, a love of sports is a major plus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
Athlete Communication
- With guidance from the Director, Brand Marketing, Team Sports, own year-round communication with athletes for seeding priority products in pre-identified sports of focus, depending on the season
- Proficient in social media messaging, email, and other digital communication methods preferred by athletes to whom we seed product
- Follow up with athletes to confirm receipt of product and report on next steps for more product seeding
Product Fulfillment
Progress Reporting
POSITION SPECIFICS :
PAY TRANSPARENCY :
Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Candidate must be able to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with ability to : be in a stationary position 50% of the time; occasionally move about inside the office to access fine cabinets, office machinery (such as a calculator, copy machine, printer, etc.); constantly operate a computer; occasionally ascend / descend stairs; constantly position self to maintain files in file cabinets; the ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand; must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations; the ability to observe details at close range (within a few feed of the observer); and frequently move boxes weighing up to 50 pounds across office for various needs. Ability to work in outdoor weather conditions if projects / opportunities arise. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Salary : $28 - $32
