Promotions Program Manager, Tennis

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.

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

Qualifications

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

Competencies

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

Physical Demands and Work Environment

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.

Equal Employment Opportunities Statement
Yonex USA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

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