Partnership Manager Italy (dfm)

HYROX is a global sports event series that combines running and functional fitness training in a unique race format. Founded in Germany in 2017 HYROX has evolved into a worldwide fitness movement with events across five continents attracting tens of thousands of athletes every season.

To support the continued growth of HYROX Italy we are looking for a Partnership Manager (m/f/d) to join our team in Milan. As our Partnership Manager you will play a key role in creating clear ownership of partner operations and ensuring consistent delivery across all races while maintaining strong internal alignment between departments such as Marketing Operations and Athlete Services. This role is essential to our strategic goal of scaling efficiently while maintaining high operational standards and partner satisfaction. This is an ideal role for an organized relationship-driven professional who wants to build stronger long-term partner relationships within a fast-paced international sports brand.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Partner Management: Own day-to-day management and relationship building with HYROX brand partners to optimize retention and satisfaction.
• Rights Implementation: Manage the execution of all partner rights ensuring timely high-quality delivery across marketing channels (social media newsletters logos and asset implementation) as well as ticket allocations.
• On-site Activation: Lead on-site event activation and branding ensuring excellent execution by attending all HYROX events across Italy.
• KPI Tracking: Monitor track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) offering actionable insights and clear ROI to our partners.
• Internal Coordination: Coordinate invoicing processes directly with the Finance department and maintain tight cross-functional alignment with internal teams.

YOUR PROFILE

• Education & Experience: You hold a university degree or equivalent professional experience in Sports Management Marketing Business Administration or a related field.
• Partnership & Sponsorship Experience: You bring hands-on experience in securing managing and maintaining event sponsorships and strategic partnerships.
• Mindset: You are detail-oriented highly structured and possess a strong hands-on mentality fit for live event environments.
• Skills: Exceptional relationship-building capabilities strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple partner deliverables simultaneously.
• Languages: C-Level proficiency in both English and Italian.
• Flexibility: Ready and excited to travel frequently to attend all HYROX race events in Italy.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Be part of a fast-growing global sports series.
• A hands-on role with real impact on event day success and high-level brand partnerships.
• Attractive local benefits including Ticket Restaurant vouchers and a company phone.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment with plenty of room for personal and professional growth.
• The chance to travel and work at some of the most exciting fitness events in Italy.

INTERESTED

Then we look forward to receiving your application. Simply upload your CV as a PDF (no photo required) and answer the questions in the application form. Your contact person is Isabelle (HYROX People).

We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin disability age or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity and are committed to fostering equal opportunity for all.