The Athlete Specialist supports the Red Bull Athlete Team with the day-to-day coordination and execution required to manage a growing athlete and team portfolio. The role works closely with the Athlete Manager and wider Sports Marketing, Field Marketing, Brand and Media Network teams to ensure athletes are well supported and opportunities are delivered efficiently.
Job DescriptionAthlete Portfolio Management
- Coordinating day-to-day athlete requests, logistics and operational needs,including content shoots, product/stock support and consumer activations.
- Supporting athlete onboarding and helping athletes access the right Red Bull tools, resources and contacts.
- Coordinate athlete merchandising and equipment branding logistics
- Support athletes around key competitions, events and brand moments.
- Coordinate athlete appearances, shoots, activations and event participation.
Athlete Projects
- Ideation and supporting the execution of athlete projects, initiatives and social-first projects throughout the year.
- Booking of event infrastructure and logistics for projects
Marketing department support
- Contribute unique stories, interesting topics, new formats and top media content for Red Bull Media Network.
- Managing Media Network requests relating to athletes and helping connect the right internal teams.
- Supporting the Friends of Red Bull programme and coordinating national stock requirements with Field Marketing.
Team Management
- Assisting with game-day activations and key moments across team partnerships.
- Assisting in leveraging partnership rights in all aspects of the business
- Coordinating ticket distribution across team partnerships and relevant business stakeholders.
- Infrastructure bookings and stock management
- New ideas for consumer engagement and content creation of team partnerships
QualificationsStudies in general marketing, sports marketing or business
Fluency in English (verbal & written)
The ideal candidate should have a strong passion for sport along with experience in athletes/team sports management or sports marketing. They should also be creative, innovative and open minded
Strong understanding of the South African sports industry, athlete landscape and sporting culture
Proven experience managing athletes, talent, ambassadors or high-profile partnerships
Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
Strong marketing mindset with experience in brand activation, content and events
Highly organised, proactive and able to manage multiple athletes, projects and priorities simultaneously
This job description is not exhaustive of the potential duties that the successful applicant will be required to perform, and is provided solely to assist potential job applicants in determining their suitability for the role and to apply for the job. It is not an offer of employment and Red Bull is under no obligation to hire an applicant who submits an application.
Skills Required
- Studies in general marketing, sports marketing, or business
- Fluency in English, verbal and written
- Passion for sport and experience in athlete or team sports management or sports marketing
- Strong understanding of the South African sports industry, athlete landscape, and sporting culture
- Proven experience managing athletes, talent, ambassadors, or high-profile partnerships
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Experience with brand activation, content, and events
- Ability to manage multiple athletes, projects, and priorities simultaneously
- Creative, innovative, open-minded, organized, and proactive approach
Red Bull Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Red Bull and has not been reviewed or approved by Red Bull.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is characterized by comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans alongside robust mental health access, including up to 25 free coaching/therapy sessions and digital physical therapy. Wellness initiatives such as gym subsidies, on-site fitness classes, and Fit For Flight further enhance overall healthcare value.
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Parental & Family Support — Family supports include paid family leave, incentives for healthy pregnancies, coverage for doulas/midwives, free breast milk shipment, and caregiving resources like subsidized back-up care. Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement up to $25,000 and parenting support tools broaden accessibility across family stages.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off is positioned as generous, typically ranging from 20–30 days annually, with Red Bull North America noted at 36 days. A paid holiday schedule complements vacation and leave options.
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