Job Description: Gatorade Team Sports Manager
Location: Chicago, IL
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The Gatorade Team Sports Manager (TSM) is one of the most critical roles within the Business Unit as this individual is the conduit between the brand and all contracted property sports medicine/performance staffs.
The TSM is directly responsible for managing all sports medicine / sports performance relationships with Gatorade’s contracted teams / individuals throughout the Midwest region of the U.S. The TSM will cultivate relationships with new collegiate and professional teams, as well as enhance existing relationships, interacting with athletic trainers, strength coaches, team doctors and nutritionists.
The TSM is on the front lines for all locker/training room intelligence related to the areas of hydration and sports nutrition and provides valuable insight back to the brand team to ensure understanding of the latest athlete trends and total hydration / sports nutritional needs. The TSM will play a leadership role consulting with the Gatorade Innovation team and R&D Product Development to help inform the development of product offerings to remain on the cutting edge of the latest athlete sports nutritional needs. The position will interact frequently with the Gatorade Sports Science Institute (GSSI) and Professional Marketing team to understand and address new competitive product offerings and leverage our science and educational platforms. The ideal candidate will have proven experience working directly with athletes as well as working as part of a sports medicine / sports performance team, along with strong working knowledge of sports nutrition.
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and lead Gold Standard Service Field Plan for all contracted properties
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Proactively and credibly deliver Gatorade product efficacy message across entire portfolio.
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Proactively, effectively, and credibly address competitive product efficacy claims.
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Proactively plan product and premium needs for upcoming athletic seasons (forecasting and demand planning assistance)
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Manage team partners’ access and navigation of online product ordering system.
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Place premium (e.g. Coolers, bottles, towels) orders to ensure delivery in a timely fashion.
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Look opportunistically beyond the training room to build relationships with athlete influencers
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Lead the development of marketing materials in conjunction with GSSI and Partner Services for all Gatorade properties with a focus on education, product efficacy, and functional superiority over competitive products.
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Act as the lead Sport Marketing representative on Gatorade product innovation project teams
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Provide insights from locker/training room to Marketing team to help inform future product pipeline, as well as resources/tools to support elite partners
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Collaborate with R&D to help inform future product development
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Collaborate with GSSI to facilitate the athlete testing program and protocols in the Midwest region ensuring key GSSI objectives are met.
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Attend regional / national meetings of sports performance practitioners including NATA, CSCCA, CPSDA
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Collaborate with Partner Services team on Registered Dietitian activations such as Gatorade Sports Nutrition Immersion Program and CPSDA Annual Conference.
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Clubhouse and on-field product and premium placement liaison at league jewel events to ensure Gatorade visibility.
Compensation & Benefits:
•Expected salary range is $100,000-$115,000.
•Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement
Other benefits, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.
COVID-19 vaccination is a condition of employment for this role. Please note that all such company vaccine requirements provide the opportunity to request an approved accommodation or exemption under applicable law.
Qualifications/Requirements
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Bachelors Degree and a minimum 6-10 years of experience within the athletic setting as a Registered Dietitian.
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Strong working knowledge of exercise physiology and sports nutrition.
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Knowledge of training room and weight room economics and athlete product usage and supplementation
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Knowledge and understanding of issues, trends and developments within the athletic training, strength coach and nutrition industries.
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Strong understanding and efficacy knowledge of Gatorade Thirst Quencher and Gatorade hydration, energy, and recovery offerings. Strong understanding across entire portfolio, including Muscle Milk, Evolve, Propel, Cyto-sport, etc.
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Experience in and around an athletic training room, locker room and weight room.
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Demonstrated ability to develop and cultivate relationships, build consensus, and influence business partners
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Self-starter with ability to work independently – high sense of urgency and entrepreneurial spirit
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Excellent multi-tasking, project management and prioritization skills
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Ability to work well within a team environment
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Creative skills with the ability to problem solve, seek alternative solutions to job tasks and generate fresh ideas.
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Strong interpersonal skills, including both tact and positioning.
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Excellent written and oral communication skills
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Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
- Proficient computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Keynote, etc.
Scope/Dimension:
Relocation Eligible: Not Eligible for RelocationJob Type: RegularAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender IdentityOur Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901 - 4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.