Global Marketing Manager, Tennis

JOB MISSION:

As the Global Marketing Manager, Tennis, you will lead the development and execution of New Balance's global tennis marketing strategy, driving brand relevance, consumer demand, and commercial growth across the category. This role will drive the go-to market tactics and help shape the long-term creative vision for Tennis, leveraging key moments within sport and culture to elevate the brand's position globally.

The Global Marketing Manager will partner closely with Global Product, Merchandising, Sports Marketing, Regional Marketing, and Creative teams to bring an integrated Tennis journey to life. This role will also drive the development of world-class athlete storytelling, product launch campaigns, and strategic marketing initiatives that connect with tennis consumers around the globe. As a key steward of the Tennis category, you will ensure alignment across regions while driving innovation, creative excellence, and measurable business impact.

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead the global Tennis marketing strategy and category vision, developing and executing long-term plans that align with business objectives, strengthen New Balance's premium market position, and drive sustainable brand and commercial growth across key global markets.
• Drive integrated global go-to-market planning and execution by partnering with Product, Merchandising, Sports Marketing, and Regional Marketing teams to deliver impactful product launches, athlete storytelling, and seasonal campaigns across wholesale, retail, digital, social, and experiential channels.
• Own the creative direction and content strategy for the Tennis category, overseeing agency partnerships and end-to-end content production, including concept development, athlete campaigns, creative execution, production management, asset development, and brand governance to ensure consistency and excellence across all consumer touchpoints.
• Maximize consumer engagement and category relevance by leveraging athlete partnerships, monitoring cultural, consumer, and competitive trends, and identifying innovative opportunities that strengthen brand credibility, expand audiences, and increase market impact within the global tennis community.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration, communication, and performance optimization, ensuring regional alignment through best-in-class tools and campaign resources, mentoring team members, and measuring marketing effectiveness to generate insights that improve future investments, campaign performance, and overall category results.

REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) with 5-8 years of marketing experience; proficient in Microsoft Office and marketing platforms, with flexibility to travel as needed.
• Strategic marketer with strong project management skills, capable of leading complex initiatives and collaborating effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Proven experience leading projects, managing multiple priorities, developing creative briefs, and driving marketing content from concept through execution.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders internally and externally.
• Deep understanding of tennis, specialty retail, and consumer marketing, with experience in sporting goods, athletic footwear/apparel, or related industries preferred.
• Demonstrated success executing community activations, partnerships, and product launch campaigns that drive engagement, traffic, and sell-through.

Regular Associate Benefits 

Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.

Temporary associates are provided three options for medical insurance as well as dental and vision insurance and an associate discount.

Part time associates are provided 401k, short term disability, a yearly $300 lifestyle reimbursement and an associate discount.

Flexible Work Schedule

For decades we have fostered a unique culture founded on our values with a particular focus on in-person teamwork and collaboration. Our North American hybrid model encourages rich in-person experiences, showcasing our commitment to teamwork and connection, while maintaining flexibility for associates. New Balance Associates currently work in office three days per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). Our offices are fully open, and amenities are available across our North American office locations. To continue our focus on hybrid work we have introduced “Work from Anywhere” (WFA) for four weeks per calendar year. This model will help us enhance our culture while continuing to maintain elements of flexibility.