Global & America’s Athlete and Ambassador Manager

At Burton, we are a purpose-led brand rooted in snowboarding and the outdoors. We fight for the future of our people, planet, and sport. We aim to maximize our positive social impact and minimize our negative environmental impact while delivering high-quality performance products. 

As a global leader in snowboarding, we’re committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for the long-term health of our company, sport, and community. Through these efforts, we aim to make snowboarding and the outdoors accessible to all.

The Breakdown:

As the Global & America’s Athlete and Ambassador Manager, you will be responsible for managing and supporting Burton’s team of athletes and ambassadors Americas region. This role involves coordinating logistics, administrative tasks, and ensuring athletes are equipped with the necessary resources to succeed.

What You Get to Do:

• Manage and maintain relationships with Global/America’s athletes and ambassadors.
• Facilitate product feedback and development with athletes and ambassadors.
• Support and provide athletes/ambassadors with on-site support at events and competitions.
• Host athletes and ambassadors at global headquarters.
• Mentor and support athletes and ambassadors.
• Maintain a calendar of athlete and ambassador schedules.
• Plan and execute travel and logistics for athletes and ambassadors.
• Oversee sample orders and PO placement. Coordinate product shipments and ensure timely delivery.
• Communicate Burton’s marketing plans to athletes and ambassadors.
• Collect and curate athlete content for various marketing channels.
• Provide updates on athlete and ambassador activities to the company.
• Build and maintain relationships with industry contacts.

What You'll Bring to The Team: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education experience is required. A focus in business, marketing or communication is encouraged.  
• Management positions require 3 – 5 years of athlete management experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Passion for snowboarding, action sports, and the outdoors.
• Ability to travel extensively.
• Experience in athlete management and/or sports marketing.
• True expertise in market value for athletes, negotiation tactics with agents, and the highest level grasp of all that is going on in snowboarding.
• Experience with SAP, M3, Adobe Suite, and Microsoft Applications Photo & Video Editing programs are a plus.
• This position requires prior work experience in Snowboarding/Lifestyle Industry.
• The person hired will be expected to travel to Burton locations in the US and internationally on a regular basis.

Work/Physical Environment:

• 50%: This position is in a typical, stationary office setting. Over 80% of the day will be spent sitting in 1 location.
• 50%: This is a mobile position, which will require walking and standing on feet for a majority of the day. This position requires the ability to lift at least 70+lbs.

Our HQ is based in Burlington, Vermont. We will offer relocation assistance to move to Vermont to any candidate who is hired.