Sports Marketing & Product Marketing Manager, Freeski at Salomon

Annecy, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Sports Marketing, Product Management, Category Management, Athlete Management, Product Roadmap Development, Market Analysis, Cross-functional Leadership, Strategic Thinking, Contract Negotiation, Community Engagement, Project Execution, English Fluency

Industry

Spectator Sports

Description

Company Description Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson. “The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports. Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France. Job Description Freeski is more than a category, it is a culture that drives innovation, creativity, and progression across Alpine skiing world. We are looking for a Freeski leader to define the future of Salomon's Freeski category, connecting athlete insights, product innovation, and community engagement into a clear vision and strategy. Working across Product, Sports Marketing, Design, R&D, Sales, and Brand Marketing, you will shape industry-leading products and strengthen Salomon's influence within the global Freeski community. Key Responsibilities: Athlete & Sports Marketing Lead Salomon's global Freeski athlete program. Build strong relationships with athletes and turn their feedback into product innovation. Identify and develop the next generation of Freeski talent. Manage athlete activations, product testing, and key Freeski events. Product Leadership Define and drive the Freeski product vision, roadmap, and category strategy. Lead product creation from concept to launch, ensuring market relevance and commercial success. Translate athlete, consumer, and market insights into innovative products and compelling product stories. Partner with Design, R&D, and Marketing teams to deliver best-in-class Freeski equipment. Qualifications Essential Skills & Experiences First and foremost, a skier with deep credibility within the Freeski world. 5+ years of experience in either Product Management, Sports Marketing, Category Management, or a related role in snow sports or action sports. Strong understanding of Freeski athletes, products, trends, and communities. Proven ability to influence cross-functional teams and lead projects from concept to execution. Strategic thinker with a hands-on approach. Essential Competencies Market Knowledge: You know the market context in which the business operates, the Freeski community and the major players. Leadership: You have the ability to build, focus and align groups to deliver goals. You are able to lead athlete contract negotiations, and present product collections to the market. Collaboration: You have the ability to work with peers and partners to drive results & improve performance, you are a orchestrator, you work with various teams sharing best practices and creating collaboration networks. Desired Qualifications Languages: Fluent in English; basic French with the willingness and ability to progress. Tools: Microsoft Office Additional Information What We Offer A unique opportunity to shape the future of Freeski at Salomon. Direct collaboration with world-class athletes, designers, developers, and designers. Significant influence on both product strategy and athlete-driven innovation. Extensive ski testing and product development involvement. An international environment fueled by passion, creativity, and ski culture. Role based in Annecy, France Full-Time Permanent

Responsibilities

Lead the global Freeski athlete program and translate athlete insights into product innovation. Define the product vision and roadmap to drive the commercial success of the Freeski category.