Athlete Marketing Executive DACH (German Speaking)

Solihull - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

OVERVIEW:

The Athlete Marketing Executive will be responsible for managing talent across the DACH region (Germany Austria Switzerland) and supporting the Athlete Marketing Senior Executive in the planning and execution of the regional Partnerships strategy.

This role involves scouting onboarding and activating regional creators and athletes ensuring their participation in product launches and brand campaigns through disruptive culturally relevant marketing plans and briefs. The Athlete Marketing Executive will act as a key point of contact for creators managing relationships to ensure a seamless and premium experience between the brand and its talent.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING:

Recruit onboard and manage creators and athletes across the DACH region including day-to-day communications monthly payments product seeding briefing and execution of activations
Execute the regional Athlete Marketing strategy set by the Senior Global Athlete Marketing Manager in alignment with the direction of the Regional Athlete Marketing Manager
Lead and deliver projects assigned by the Athlete Marketing Manager ensuring flawless execution progress tracking and performance reporting
Support the launch of brand campaigns and NPD (New Product Development) drops collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to ensure strong planning and execution
Coordinate with the Coordinator and Operations Executive to ensure all operational steps are delivered on time and to the highest standard
Plan develop and execute regional athlete and creator activations aligned with brand objectives and local market relevance
Collaborate with internal teams (Brand Social PR Digital E-commerce) to strategically activate the talent network and grow brand presence across the DACH market
Track and report on talent performance using KPIs defined by the line manager

WHAT YOULL NEED:

Essential Qualifications

Bachelors degree in Marketing Communications or a related field
Experienced in influencer creator or social media marketing
Strong understanding of the DACH cultural social and creator landscape
Ability to manage multiple priorities and workflows in a fast-paced environment
Ability to perform under pressure both as a collaborative team member and as an independent contributor
Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Fluent German (native or professional level) and excellent English proficiency

Preferred Qualifications

Strong interest in sports fitness and health culture
Passion for social media pop culture and emerging digital trends
Experience working with athletes performance creators or sports-focused talent

You must be able to attend GSIQ (Solihull) 3 days per week to be successful in this role.

CLOSING DATE: Monday 2nd February 2026

BELONGING AT GYMSHARK.

Our mission is to be a place where everyone belongs. Were an equal opportunities employer and for us that means we always strive to be as inclusive as possible in all aspects of employment right from your application. Were committed to finding reasonable adjustments* for candidates with specific needs or have a disability during our recruitment process and all applicants will be considered fairly and equally. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. *If youd like to request a reasonable adjustment please email .

ABOUT US.

Were here to unite the conditioning community. We believe that putting the sweat in today prepares us for tomorrow. So we give people the tools they need to reach further go faster be stronger. We celebrate those who show up for themselves to be their physical or mental best whatever that means for them. Its what we want for our community and our team. A team thats growing rapidly around the world. A collective of talented individuals working together to invent Gymsharks future. Our plans are ambitious and were looking for people who want to join us for the ride our growth will be your growth.

THE PERKS.

Standard benefits include:

Performance-based Bonus opportunity
Funded Healthcare benefit
25 days holiday additional day for your birthday & Bank Holidays
Contributory Employer pension scheme
Flexible benefits programme including salary sacrifice EV scheme dental insurance cycle to work tech scheme holiday trading
Gymshark Employee Discount & long service awards
Access to High Street cashback and discounts
Financial Physical and Mental Wellbeing Support
Enhanced Family Leave package
Life Assurance

Office location specific benefits include (IQ):

Gym Membership to The Lifting Club (LC)
Onsite lunch provision & coffee bars
EV charge points available

Office location specific benefits include (LDN):

Funded multi-site fitness membership

Note: The bonus program and benefits have certain eligibility requirements. Gymshark reserves the right to amend these programs in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

OVERVIEW:The Athlete Marketing Executive will be responsible for managing talent across the DACH region (Germany Austria Switzerland) and supporting the Athlete Marketing Senior Executive in the planning and execution of the regional Partnerships strategy.This role involves scouting onboarding and a...