Marketing Manager

SASSO is partnering with one of our clients to identify a Marketing Manager to support the planning, coordination, and execution of marketing initiatives for a portfolio of sports equipment and lifestyle brands poised for rapid growth and expansion. This role will serve as a key connector between internal stakeholders, agency partners, and vendors to ensure campaigns are delivered on time, on brand, and on budget. The ideal candidate has a strong background in sports marketing, thrives in fast-paced environments, and brings the confidence, adaptability and organizational skills to coordinate multiple projects while building trusted relationships with diverse stakeholders. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Serve as the central point of coordination for brand marketing initiatives, aligning strategies across creative, digital, and retail channels. - Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure marketing campaigns support direct-to-consumer, retail sales and direct-to-organization goals. - Partner with creative teams to brief projects, review deliverables, and provide actionable feedback to maintain brand consistency. - Manage campaign timelines, budgets, and deliverables across multiple stakeholders including agencies, vendors, and internal teams. - Support execution of integrated marketing campaigns across paid, owned, and earned channels, ensuring alignment with brand positioning and product launches. - Assist in managing influencer partnerships, affiliate programs, and social content initiatives to amplify reach and engagement. - Coordinate email and SMS marketing efforts in collaboration with creative and e-commerce teams to drive customer engagement and retention. - Track project progress, flag potential risks, and proactively address challenges to maintain schedules. - Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and audience insights to inform campaign planning. - Contribute to campaign reporting, helping analyze key performance metrics and providing recommendations for optimization. QUALIFICATIONS Education and Experience: - Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field. - 3–5 years of marketing experience, ideally with a focus on sports marketing, agency collaboration, or e-commerce brands. - Familiarity with e-commerce environments, conversion optimization concepts, and performance marketing metrics such as CAC and ROAS. - Proven ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. - Strong organizational and communication skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional teams. - Experience working with external agencies and vendors to deliver integrated campaigns. - Knowledge of digital marketing channels, including social media, paid media, influencer marketing, and affiliate programs, is preferred. Behavioral Competencies: - Project and campaign management - Stakeholder communication and relationship building - Time management and prioritization - Adaptability in fast-paced environments - Attention to detail and brand alignment - Collaborative problem solving - Initiative and resourcefulness WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS - This is an in-office role based in Baton Rouge, LA. Candidates in New Orleans, Lafayette and surrounding areas are encouraged to apply, with the expectation of frequent in-person collaboration to support team integration and strategic alignment. - Frequent travel may be required for internal or client meetings, engagement events, or project related initiatives. - Requires extended periods of computer use and virtual meeting participation.