Promotions Program Manager, Tennis

Yonex USA•Torrance, CA

3d•$72,000 - $85,000

About The Position

At Yonex, curiosity drives us, and excellence fuels our every move. Founded in 1946 with a vision to bring joy to the world through sport, our legacy is rooted in innovation. Our engineers, designers, and artisans craft world-class sporting equipment that redefines performance and design, always staying true to our mission: to unite the world and deepen the connection between people and the game. The Promotions Program Manager, Tennis oversees and manages all tennis sponsorship programs, promotional events, and ensures that our programs and partnerships create growth opportunities and drive business results.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) in Business Administration, Marketing, Graphic Design, or related field is preferred
2-3 years of marketing or promotion experience
Must have specialized experience or knowledge of the tennis sports industry, tennis equipment, and methods for promoting and selling products or services.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Basic understanding of sales principles and customer service practices
Acute attention to detail
Ability to organize and prioritize work schedule on short and long term as well as the ability to meet strict deadlines
Possess strong oral and written communication, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to write formal business letters, contracts, and proposals
Self-motivated, organized, and able to manage multiple projects and timelines
Knowledge of competitive tennis, tennis products, and the tennis industry with enthusiasm
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
Interpersonal Skills- -Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
Oral Communication-- Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
Written Communication-- Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Teamwork-- Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
Organizational Support-- Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.
Continually required to sit for prolonged periods of time
Occasionally required to walk, stand and utilize finger dexterity
Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and use a keyboard
Occasionally required to lift, push, and/or carry items up to 30 pounds
Mainly works indoors in a climate-controlled environment, but may occasionally work outside with exposure to various weather conditions
May be required to travel up to 30% of the time
The physical requirements described in the job description are representative of the physical requirements that must be performed by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without a reasonable accommodation.
Reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue hardship for the company and allow a successful job applicant or employee to perform the essential duties of the position will be made in accordance with federal and state law.

Responsibilities

Oversee tennis promotional activities. This includes planning, managing, and executing tennis sponsorship programs including player sponsorships, scouting team, coaches, colleges, academies, and tennis promotional events
Collaborate cross-functionally with Product Management, Customer Service, Sales, Accounting, and Warehouse for promotional activities.
Maintain and grow relationships with key contacts in tennis industry, including top talent, coaches, and association contacts
Manage the Yonex Scouting and Coaches team to scout and recruit top talent, support player testing, and report on competitor activity
Main point of contact for players, coaches, scouts, and colleges / universities for product feedback, orders, and any other inquiries
Responsible to forecast, manage, and report on players' product inventory
Plan, manage, and attend tournaments, training camps, and other promotional events related to player services
Report on current products, market conditions, competitor activities, advertising, and promotional trends
This position requires travel to tournaments and events mainly within the U.S.
Will require work on weekends and outside standard work hours
May require work on holidays
Other duties as assigned by management