Marketing Manager, adidas Soccer

Posted Wednesday, August 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM

Sports Endeavors, home to Soccer.com, Soccer Master and WorldSoccerShop, is looking for a motivated, ownership-driven marketer to lead our adidas partnership marketing efforts.

This position offers a hybrid work environment, based in Hillsborough, NC with flexibility to work remotely within the area. We expect this role to be in-office 3+ days per week. Some travel is required for partner meetings and events, and the role occasionally requires a flexible schedule to support industry events on nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

Play a key role in annual partnership strategy development

Lead execution of the co-op marketing plan across the soccer business unit

Drive projects internally, taking ownership and managing cross-functionally to deliver strong programs and results

Manage and maintain an internal marketing launch calendar in partnership with adidas lead to make sure key launches are covered and planned for

Execute product launches flawlessly to maximize revenue and brand development opportunities

Build and maintain budgets with adidas marketing manager for seasonal priorities

Help facilitate content briefs for adidas sports marketing team for athlete photoshoots and content needs

Identify and implement improvements to streamline key workflows

Communicate plans and results clearly, including concepts, workplans, briefs, recaps and reporting

Build strong, trusted relationships with internal and external partners to strengthen partnership effectiveness

Represent Sports Endeavors professionally at partner events

Actively identify new opportunities to drive shared growth with adidas

Qualifications

Demonstrated soccer knowledge and experience

3+ years of marketing experience

Strong understanding of marketing analytics and research

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proactive, driven approach with a track record of ownership

Experience in sports and/or ecommerce a plus

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

About Sports Endeavors
Since 1984, our team has helped players, parents, coaches and fans pursue their
passion for the sport by delivering unrivaled service and selection, expert advice and stories of inspiration. What began over 40 years ago as a small family business has grown into one of the world’s leading soccer retailers.

We believe in the power of sport to unite communities and change lives. That's why we created Passback, a program that collects and donates new or gently used gear to players from underserved communities. Passback has redistributed more than one million items to players in need.

Headquartered in Hillsborough, NC, our "home field" is North Carolina's vibrant Triangle region that’s also home to Chapel Hill, Durham and Raleigh.

Benefits & Perks
Medical, Dental and Vision Plans; company-matching 401k; flexible vacation and personal days; tuition reimbursement program; generous product discounts and more.

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