Who We Are:
Since 1906, New Balance has empowered people through sport and craftsmanship to create positive change in communities around the world. We innovate fearlessly, guided by our core values and driven by the belief that conventions were meant to be challenged. We foster a culture in which every associate feels welcomed and respected, where leaders and creatives are inspired to shape the world of tomorrow by taking bold action today. At New Balance, We Got Now.
JOB MISSION:
As a Sports Marketing Associate – Financial Processes, you will be responsible for managing the Athlete Credit Card Program across all sports categories. In addition, you will be responsible for managing the athlete experience foundations of the NB S.M.A.R.T. system for all contractual payments for Sports Marketing Athlete and Partnerships.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Manage and evolve the S.M.A.R.T. system process and Athlete Credit Card merchandise program.
Ensure all NB Athletes and partners have fully executed contracts stored in SMART as well as a shared location with the legal team
Updating functionality of the system to make it centralized data storage space for all categories
Work with each Sports category as well as agencies to ensure all payments are made on time each month
Assist Sports Marketing Operations Associate manager on key initiatives
MEASURES OF SUCCESS:
Efficiency of Managing S.M.A.R.T. process and Athlete Credit Card Program
Evolution of S.M.A.R.T. through athlete story tracking/ cataloging feature and road map for evolution of Athlete Credit Card program (Athlete-specific site)
Contract payment efficiency
REQUIREMENTS FOR SUCCESS:
Bachelor’s Degree
4 years relevant experience, preferably including contract administration and athlete servicing
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft office
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Project Management skills required
Proven ability to meet deadlines in a timely manner
Ability to work effectively high growth rapidly changing environment.
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Our Benefits:
Our products are only as good as the people we hire, so we make sure to hire the best and treat them accordingly. New Balance offers a comprehensive traditional benefits package including three options for medical insurance as well as dental, vision, life insurance and 401K. We also proudly offer a slate of more nontraditional perks – opportunities like online learning and development courses, tuition reimbursement, $100 monthly student loan support and various mentorship programs – that encourage our associates to grow personally as they develop professionally. You’ll also enjoy a yearly $1,000 lifestyle reimbursement, 4 weeks of vacations, 12 holidays and generous parental leave, because work-life balance is more than just a buzzword – it’s part of our culture.
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Flexible Work Schedule:
New Balance is committed to creating a culture that allows our associates to do their best work. Our corporate work-from-home policy does not mandate an arbitrary number of days in-office. Instead, we’ve designed a flexible hybrid model that empowers individual teams by letting the type of work dictate where it will most effectively be performed. We are capitalizing on this unique opportunity to evolve how we work based on efficiency, productivity, and the well-being of our associates.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
New Balance provides equal opportunities for all current and prospective associates and takes affirmative action to ensure that employment, training, compensation, transfer, promotion and other terms, conditions and privileges of employment are provided without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, handicap, genetic information and/or status as an Armed Forces service medal veteran, recently separated veteran, qualified disabled veteran or other protected veteran.