Sr. Specialist Sports Marketing Scouting

Purpose & Overall Relevance for the Organization:

- Football players play a fundamental role in the brand´s strategy. As a brand it is our objective to secure the best player portfolio possible that can represent and communicate our products to the consumer. Adidas has always been associated with the best symbols and provides the best service. The brand of choice by professionals. As a Sr. Specialist Scouting, you are part of the team that on a day-to-day basis is responsible for shaping and building our portfolio, delivering our football and sports marketing next gen player strategy, securing the future of football for the brand.
- Key Responsibilities:

- Own the local attack plan and execute it flawlessly to deliver SPOMA Scouting Football Players KPI´s.
- Negotiation, contracting and execution of Scouting player contracts, according to and fully compliant with internal sports marketing and legal/financial guidelines.
- Day to day management of all football player relations of our complete scouting partners portfolio - male and female. Execute contract rights properly to strengthen our connections and build more reliable relations - Securing high level partners service is a must as it is on educating our future talents with the company values.
- Develop powerful and meaningful relationships with agents, and all other important stakeholders in the world of football, to increase the probability to recognize, scout and sign the best future stars of the country.
- Create an open relationship between the three football pillars within the company - SPOMA, Football BU and Brand Communications. Align expectations and fully support the brands next gen player activations needs, programs and campaigns.
- Excellence in the execution of budgeting, financial, legal and compliance, and any other type of internal responsibility. Proactive and open communication with the internal Sports Marketing peers, specially, the Players Manager and the Sr. Pro Players Specialist.
- Key Relationships:

- Local, regional and global player management team.
- BU Football
- Brand Communications
- Legal / Finance
- Agents, Clubs & National Federation
- Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

- In depth technical knowledge/experience and network in the world of next gen football talent is a must.
. Good network and reputation in the world of football is key.
- Football fanatic. Deep knowledge of the Liga BBVA MX and CONCACAF Youth competitions calendar is welcome.
- Fluent in English and Spanish.
- Requisite Education and Experience / Minimum Qualifications:

- The individual must be highly motivated and focused on task in hand. He must be extremely well organised with empathy towards the sport which he is dealing with.
- University degree or equivalent education required
- Great interpersonal skills, communication-verbal and written skills.
- Proficiency with computers and standard software (Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Excel)
- Football Market and Industry Awareness, football sport knowledge
- Needs to have both football knowledge and business mindset.
- Good negotiation skills, Legal background a plus.
- Ability and commitment to retain absolute confidentiality concerning all business matters.
- Driven to succeed and deliver against goals and work expectations.

AT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn new and better ways of doing things.

TEAMPLAY: Win together. Work collaboratively and cultivate a shared mindset.

INTEGRITY: Play by the rules. Hold yourself and others accountable to our company’s standards.

RESPECT: Value all players. Display empathy, be inclusive and show dignity to all.

**ADIDAS CELEBRATES DIVERSITY, SUPPORTS INCLUSIVENESS AND ENCOURAGES INDIVIDUAL EXPRESSION IN OUR WORKPLACE. WE DO NOT TOLERATE THE HARASSMENT OR DISCRIMINATION TOWARD ANY OF OUR APPLICANTS OR EMPLOYEES. WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.**

- JOB TITLE:
- Sr. Specialist Sports Marketing Scouting
- BRAND:

- LOCATION:
- Mexico City
- TEAM:
- Brand Management & Communications
- STATE:
- Ciud
- COUNTRY/REGION:
- MX
- CONTRACT TYPE:
- Full time
- NUMBER:
- 527267
- DATE:
- Apr 21, 2025