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MarketingFull-time
Athlete Specialist
Cape Town, South Africa

The Athlete Specialist supports the Red Bull Athlete Team with the day-to-day coordination and execution required to manage a growing athlete and team portfolio. The role works closely with the Athlete Manager and wider Sports Marketing, Field Marketing, Brand and Media Network teams to ensure athletes are well supported and opportunities are delivered efficiently.

ResponsibilitiesAreas that play to your strengths

All the responsibilities we'll trust you with:

Travel 20-30%
Athlete Portfolio Management
  • Coordinating day-to-day athlete requests, logistics and operational needs,including content shoots, product/stock support and consumer activations.

  • Supporting athlete onboarding and helping athletes access the right Red Bull tools, resources and contacts.

  • Coordinate athlete merchandising and equipment branding logistics

  • Support athletes around key competitions, events and brand moments.

  • Coordinate athlete appearances, shoots, activations and event participation.

Athlete Projects
  • Ideation and supporting the execution of athlete projects, initiatives and social-first projects throughout the year.

  • Booking of event infrastructure and logistics for projects

Marketing department support
  • Contribute unique stories, interesting topics, new formats and top media content for Red Bull Media Network.

  • Managing Media Network requests relating to athletes and helping connect the right internal teams.

  • Supporting the Friends of Red Bull programme and coordinating national stock requirements with Field Marketing.

Team Management
  • Assisting with game-day activations and key moments across team partnerships.

  • Assisting in leveraging partnership rights in all aspects of the business

  • Coordinating ticket distribution across team partnerships and relevant business stakeholders.

  • Infrastructure bookings and stock management

  • New ideas for consumer engagement and content creation of team partnerships

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Experience
Your areas of knowledge and expertiseWhat matters most for this role:
  • Studies in general marketing, sports marketing or business

  • Fluency in English (verbal & written)

  • The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for sport along with experience in athletes/team sports management or sports marketing. They should also be creative, innovative and open minded

  • Strong understanding of the South African sports industry, athlete landscape and sporting culture

  • Proven experience managing athletes, talent, ambassadors or high-profile partnerships

  • Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills

  • Strong marketing mindset with experience in brand activation, content and events

  • Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple athletes, projects and priorities simultaneously

JOIN THE TEAMGot what it takes?In your application we want to see your personal style - what makes you tick and why you think your next opportunity is here with us.
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This job description is not exhaustive of the potential duties that the successful applicant will be required to perform, and is provided solely to assist potential job applicants in determining their suitability for the role and to apply for the job. It is not an offer of employment and Red Bull is under no obligation to hire an applicant who submits an application.
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How can I get a job at Red Bull?

Red Bull stands for individuality, authenticity and creativity. This is also what we expect from our employees. If you'd like to become part of Red Bull, bring your true and unique self to the application process.

How does the application process work?

Finding the right person for a role requires a thorough selection process. We may require a personality assessment, a video and/or in-person interview, an assignment or even a job simulation. The hiring team will share details of the process in advance.

Can I use Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the recruitment process?

Throughout your recruitment journey, you’ll come across moments where using AI could be an option. We encourage you to approach this with the same freedom & responsibility we offer our employees. Our recruitment process is all about getting to know you as an individual - what makes you unique, your strengths, your passions. You might use AI to polish your resume or prepare for interviews but remember nothing beats real human connection. When it comes to Red Bull Wingfinder or a video assessment, we want to see and hear your personality and feel the energy you bring. Likewise, think of a Case Study as more than just a task. It’s your chance to show us what you can really do, experience the role, and assess if it’s the right fit for you. By relying on AI, you risk missing the chance to truly stand out!

How long does it take to hear back from Red Bull?

Once you submit your application, you will receive an acknowledgement email. Afterwards you can expect to hear from us within two weeks.

What can I expect in a job interview?

During the interview process you will have the chance to gauge your talents and show your drive and motivation. The hiring team will ask you about your experiences, skills and strengths that are most relevant to the job in order to get a good picture of your profile and your unique selling points.

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