Sports Marketing Manager | Norway
Join adidas Europe and shape the future of the sporting goods industry! For over 75 years, our European heritage has been a fusion of culture and innovation, driving global sports trends. Our offices, from Herzogenaurach to London, Berlin, Zaragoza, Amsterdam, Warsaw, Athens, Milan, Manchester, and Paris, are centers of creativity and collaboration. We aim to be Europe's best sports brand, seeking pioneers and visionaries to join our bold journey.
At adidas, you're not just getting a job; you're invited to make a global impact, joining a team that values creativity, courage and innovation. Are you ready to be part of our journey?
Norwegian office | Oslo city
As our Sports Marketing Manager at adidas, you will be at the forefront of building a powerful sports community in the Nordics. Your role will involve signing and nurturing key partnerships with organizations like the Norwegian Athletic Association, Rosenborg BK and football players, as well as identifying and supporting the next generation of sports icons and rising talents. You will implement impactful global strategies locally, ensuring adidas’s presence is inspiring and relevant in the football, track and field, running and indoor scenes.
The position is based in Oslo, and you will report to your Line Manager based in our Nordic HQ in Solna, Sweden.
You will be one of 7 Nordic Team members in the Sports Marketing team in Nordics.
You will be based at our Norwegian hub, located in central Oslo, and collaborate closely with our dedicated adidas team at our Solna office, where we have nearly 100 colleagues working across Sales, Marketing, and support functions, and connect with colleagues worldwide.
The Nordics is part of our North Europe Cluster, bringing together the Nordics, UK, and Benelux as one team. We’re a workforce united through a common passion for Sport and Fashion, as well as working in an environment where everyone feels comfortable to be their true authentic self.
What you’ll do:
As a Sports Marketing Manager at adidas, you will lead sports partnerships, sign new players, athletes and organizations, and manage athlete portfolios. You will execute global strategies locally, coordinate and be responsible for managing Norwegian Athletic Association, football clubs, players and athlete portfolio. You’ll build relationships with athletes, agents, and partners, oversee budgets and spend, and track performance using reporting tools. Your work ensures adidas’s strong presence in Nordic sports and to maximize brand and business growth. If you’re passionate about sports, marketing, and building strong athlete relationships, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact.
Skills you’ll need:
Fluent Norwegian and English is necessary; another Nordic language would be beneficial. Advanced Excel, PowerPoint and Business objects skills. Analytical and problem-solving skills Flexibility to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to work under pressure Solution-oriented with a focus on achieving results
Life at adidas:
We operate a flexible hybrid model with 3 days in the office (2 fixed days for full collaboration with our colleagues) and the flexibility for you to choose where you work from home on the other 2 days. We also have an optional “Sports Hour” every Thursday @ 11-12, a sports club for you to choose your preferred activity, and an annual fitness allowance.
We offer a performance related bonus, 30 days holiday, flexible bank holidays (swap up to 3 bank holidays per year for other days of leave), private health insurance & generous employee discount.
To ensure everyone feels welcome we endeavour to accommodate everyone at all stages of the application and interview process. Should you need it, please let your recruitment partner know and they will be more than happy to help.
Please apply with an English version of your CV before our closing date of 2025-09-14.