National Competition Manager - Nordica
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Sports/Fitness/Wellness
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Marketing / Advertising / PR
Event Manager / Planner
National Competition Manager – Nordica
At Tecnica Group, every role — on the mountain, in the warehouse, or behind a desk — helps bring our vision to life: inspiring an active, outdoor lifestyle through great products and experiences. We're excited you're considering joining our team of passionate, driven people who believe in movement, adventure, and growth.
With over 60 years in business and a global family of brands— Blizzard, Lowa, Nordica, Moon Boot, Rollerblade, and Tecnica— we're proud of our roots and excited about our future. Tecnica Group North America has about 100 team members across our U.S. and Canadian offices, all part of a worldwide team 3,400+ strong.
We’re not just a workplace— we’re a community that supports wellness, embraces curiosity, and values people from all walks of life. Our leaders are committed to helping you grow—professionally and personally—because we know that when you thrive, we all move forward.
Job PurposeThe National Competition Manager oversees Nordica’s Race program and the operational management of the Freeski program in the United States. This role ensures best-in-class athlete service, equipment management, and event execution to strengthen Nordica’s credibility and visibility within competitive ski communities. Working closely with the North American Marketing & Communications Manager, this position collaborates with the US Marketing Activation Specialist to align competition-driven storytelling with brand campaigns, and with the Marketing & Communications Specialist to support communication, administration, and digital coordination for athlete and club programs.
Dutiesand Responsibilities Athlete, Club & Coach Relations
- Serve as the primary contact for U.S. Race and Freeski athletes, coaches, and clubs.
- Manage athlete onboarding, communication, and annual program planning.
- Build and sustain strong relationships within the competitive ski community to reinforce Nordica’s on-snow presence.
- Responsible for recruiting key coaches and athletes to promote the brand at the local and national level.
- Responsible for supporting and servicing Certified Race Centers and Certified Pro Centers and driving traffic to them.
- Oversee allocation, setup, and servicing of skis, boots, and related equipment for Race and Freeski athletes.
- Manage demo and testing fleets, ensuring readiness for competition and training environments.
- Coordinate with Product and R&D teams to deliver athlete feedback and support product testing initiatives.
- Maintain inventory tracking, service tools, and logistics for all program operations.
- Plan and attend key regional and national Race and Freeski events to ensure athlete visibility and service excellence.
- Coordinate Nordica’s fit‑day schedules, demo events, and on‑snow testing activations.
- Represent Nordica at national competitions, USST events, and industry gatherings.
- Support athlete‑based promotional opportunities in partnership with the US Marketing Activation Specialist.
- Collaborate with the US Marketing Activation Specialist on campaign integration, athlete content, and event alignment.
- Partner with the Marketing & Communications Specialist for program communication, registration, and digital coordination.
- Work closely with Sales and Product teams on event participation, inventory planning, and forecasting.
- Manage program budgets and provide reporting on event performance, athlete engagement, and ROI.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in race service, athlete support, or competition operations. Demonstrated organizational and communication skills with ability to manage multiple concurrent programs. Experience with in alpine competition environments preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; experience with CRM tools and inventory management platforms preferred.
- Deep understanding of competitive ski culture and service standards
- Strong interpersonal communication and relationship‑building skills
- Ability to operate independently in dynamic, field‑based environments
- Detail‑oriented, dependable, and highly organized
Requires frequent travel and on‑snow work in varied weather conditions. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. Office, event, and mountain environments.
Seniority LevelMid‑Senior level
Employment TypeFull‑time
Job FunctionSales and Business Development
IndustrySporting Goods Manufacturing
Location and SalaryWest Lebanon, NH | $45,240.00–$65,728.00
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