Athlete Marketing Manager
Red Bull · Tokyo
Red Bull Gives Wiiings to People and Ideas. At Red Bull, we believe in empowering people to push boundaries, challenge conventions, and achieve extraordinary things. From world-class sporting achievements to groundbreaking content and culture-changing projects, we create opportunities for ambitious people to make a real impact.
The Athlete Marketing Manager plays a critical role in developing and managing Red Bull Japan's athlete marketing strategy and portfolio. Reporting to the Head of Athlete Marketing, you will identify, support and develop nationally relevant athletes while maximizing the impact of Red Bull's global athlete network within Japan.
This role sits at the intersection of sport, marketing, content, and brand building. You will be responsible for building long-term athlete partnerships, scouting future talent, leading athlete projects and activations, managing contracts and budgets, and ensuring that every athlete partnership supports long-term athlete development, authentic storytelling, and strong brand alignment.
The ideal candidate combines a strong understanding of the sports ecosystem with excellent relationship management skills, commercial awareness, creativity, and a passion for creating innovative athlete-driven marketing initiatives.