Manager Partnerships

Overview

We are looking for a passionate multitasker to join us as Manager Partnerships, under the Brand Engagement & Activation team at Foot Locker. The Brand Engagement & Activation team is part of the Marketing Dept of Foot Locker Europe, and is the key driver in Foot Locker’s most authentic and organic connections with our consumers – the sneaker passionates. The primary role of the Manager Partnerships is to co-create partnership strategies and to play a key role in managing their activations.

From our anchor in basketball and partnership with the NBA to passion points including football, music, and gaming – this role is critical in increasing our brand appeal and youth consumer engagement on the ground.

• Lead Partnership programs, from managing existing partnerships to developing new ones, concepting, and executing external and in-store events.
• Own basketball & NBA strategy and roadmap, as well as plan executions for basketball partnerships, campaigns & activations in key European markets.
• Lead the development and activation of existing and new brand partnerships across football, music, gaming and sport culture through marketing and commercial initiatives throughout the year.
• Manage Pan European event and experiences overview with deployment in key cities with regional marketing managers and some of the best sports brands in the world.
• Work with integrated marketing to create omni-channel experiences and campaigns around commercial and cultural sports moments.
• Leading key local cultural partnerships, and central alignment between local and HQ teams. You are also the lead contact for driving engagement within our internal teams, bringing excitement to HQ events.

• University degree, preferably within Marketing/Sports/Brand Partnership, Brand Communications or Event Management.
• 5+ years of experience, within the Retail//Fashion/Sports Industry or an Event/Creative agency.
• Near-Native level of English, other European languages are desirable.
• You are proactive, energetic, and inspire trust.
• Experienced project manager with excellent verbal and written communication skills, you excel in rallying and bringing people together towards a common goal.
• Strong budget management skills.
• Data-driven and results-oriented.
• Critical Qualities:
• You are passionate about sports and sneakers/streetwear, particularly a strong affinity with basketball and solid understanding of key Gen Z passion points.
• You have a strong level of emotional intelligence and resilience, know when to ask for support and are able to keep focus on results.
• You are able to work as part of a team/no silo mentality, and you are an accountable team member.
• You have the ability to work under time and results pressure, tight deadlines and changing priorities.
• You have experience in event planning, you are flexible and understand the pace of culture and retail.
• Collaboration is your mantra and you are always one step ahead in planning.
• You are able to successfully deploy multiple projects at the same time, and keep a sharp level of detail and urgency in your communication.

• Recognition, inclusion and belonging in a diverse environment.
• 25 holidays and flexible working (hybrid position, in office 2 days p/w).
• Employee Discount on in-store and online products.
• Casual Sneaker Culture.
• Learning & Health/Wellbeing programs.
• Career development and growth in an ambitious international team.
• Travel reimbursement.
• Pension Plan.
• Discounted Collective Health plans.
• Activities organized by our Social Committee.