You just might be our next superstar if you have the following skills and experience:

• Proven track record in global or regional sports marketing leadership roles, ideally within the performance or lifestyle category.
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills, with confidence managing relationships with athletes, agents, and key stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen, with a demonstrated ability to deliver measurable ROI from athlete, sports, and influencer partnerships.
• Inspirational and inclusive leader, experienced in guiding diverse, cross-regional teams
• Trusted stakeholder manager, confident in engaging senior leaders and securing alignment on major sports marketing strategies and investments.
• Confident owning Olympic and major event strategies, as well as executing locally driven activations
• A bold, disruptive thinker capable of challenging convention and elevating how sport shows up culturally.
• Strategic yet hands-on, capable of balancing visionary thinking with fast-paced execution

WHAT’S THE MISSION FOR THIS ROLE?

Reporting to the Global VP of Brand Marketing, the Global Head of Sports Marketing is responsible for owning and delivering the global sports marketing strategy for Speedo. This role leads the commercialisation and activation of our athlete ecosystem, including athletes, federations, clubs, performance centres, and competition events, and ensures their seamless integration into brand, retail, and marketing plans across all key regions.

WHAT DOES THIS ROLE DO?

As our Global Head of Sports Marketing – Speedo, you will be responsible for:

WHAT DO I BRING TO THE ROLE?

You just might be our next superstar if you have the following skills and experience:

• Proven track record in global or regional sports marketing leadership roles, ideally within the performance or lifestyle category.
• Exceptional negotiation and relationship-building skills, with confidence managing relationships with athletes, agents, and key stakeholders.
• Strong commercial acumen, with a demonstrated ability to deliver measurable ROI from athlete, sports, and influencer partnerships.
• Inspirational and inclusive leader, experienced in guiding diverse, cross-regional teams
• Trusted stakeholder manager, confident in engaging senior leaders and securing alignment on major sports marketing strategies and investments.
• Confident owning Olympic and major event strategies, as well as executing locally driven activations
• A bold, disruptive thinker capable of challenging convention and elevating how sport shows up culturally.
• Strategic yet hands-on, capable of balancing visionary thinking with fast-paced execution.

We want you to live our company principles, bringing a strong consumer focus, while always looking for ways to improve and grow in your role. Take ownership of your work and be proactive in solving problems whilst communicating openly and treating everyone with respect and kindness. And, of course, let your creativity shine by bringing your unique style and individuality to the Pentland Brands Team.