Amer Sports Company

Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world. And these are the qualities that our global team embodies every day as we pursue one shared bold mission: to ignite the true potential in every athlete.

We know that great people are what makes our brand great. We know that teams who bring a variety of skill sets, experiences and perspectives to challenge the status quo and create game-changing product means we are doing right by the athletes and coaches we serve. And that’s why we work with each member of our team to help them dream, discover, grow and realize their own full potential.

Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players is no small task. We are continually looking to add hard-working, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference —and who love to help others win. Join us.

We are seeking an Associate Marketing Manager to join the Golf Division at Wilson Sporting Goods. By supporting all marketing initiatives including marketing communications, digital content and experiential events, this position will directly contribute to Company goals of enhancing the brand’s connection with golfers at all levels while delivering the best high-performance golf equipment in the world.

On a day-to-day business, the Associate Marketing Manager will be involved in a wide variety of marketing and communication initiatives ranging from the management of experiential activities to the creation of social media assets and content.

Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Supports and helps execute Wilson Golf cross-channel digital marketing strategies end-to-end, from ideation and content creation to optimization and reporting.
Supports and helps manage experiential events including trade shows, demo events, and in-field training.
Manages field programs like the Wilson Advisory Staff program and point-of-sale programs from development, to procurement, to distribution and reporting on program KPIs.
Participates in the monthly digital marketing & social media content calendar development that aligns with overall marketing initiatives and goals.
Works with the golf marketing team, creative team, photographers & videographers to manage and develop brand and campaign assets (e.g. photo, video, stop-motion, graphics) that align with our brand guidelines, including bringing data-driven insights regarding high-performing content and industry trends into the mix on social media and on Wilson.com properties.
Collaborates with the marketing, community, social media and paid media teams to execute social media influencer/affiliate relationships including coordination of campaigns and reporting on performance.
Works with internal E-commerce team and content managers to support best-in-class editorial storytelling that aligns with social media initiatives and brand marketing objectives.
Assists with brand copywriting needs, including social media and digital messaging, blog content, and product descriptions for golf products.
Follows brand and editorial standards and ensures overall accuracy and quality of content.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing or related area and 2-3 years of professional experience in marketing & brand management. Qualified candidates should bring broad experience in the sport of golf either through a personal playing background or years working in or around the sport of golf. Handicap is not a factor, but knowledge of the game is.

Other qualifications include:

Excellent written/verbal, time management and quantitative/analytical skills
Advanced Power Point skills – from content development to professional, streamlined formatting
Digital and Social Media experience a must
Consumer Mindset – ability to design and execute consumer facing marketing strategies against business opportunities and trends in the marketplace
Self-Motivated – empowered to take initiative & ownership, developing new programs and strategies, continually looking for ways to improve processes and platforms
Creative Problem Solver – high level of creativity, both with problem-solving and program development
Self-starter with the confidence to take action, push projects forward and bring concepts and creative thinking forward for consideration

What We’ll Provide

Located in the vibrant, sports-centric city of Chicago, Wilson Sporting Goods Co. global headquarters sits along the lakefront with first-class access to a burgeoning creative, innovative, energetic and active professional community. We offer an open, collaborative, high tech work environment with best in class amenities and perks, including:

Medical, dental and vision
Pre-tax transit discounts
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Professional development opportunities
Volunteering programs
Team building outings
Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
Smart casual dress (yes, jeans every day!)
On-site health club
Summer hours
Company-sponsored sports leagues/teams
Fun, active company outings around major sports events

Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.

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