Career Opportunities: Race Manager (4209)
Requisition ID 4209 - Posted 08/25/2026 - Employee - State/Province (2) - Location for Job Posting (2) - City (2)
SRAM is looking for a Race Manager to select and manage SRAM's investments in road, gravel, triathlon, and cyclocross racing. This role leads a global team of race technicians who support professional teams and athletes at the highest level of competitive cycling.
What You'll Do
- Lead a high performing team of Race Technicians
- Manage technical requirements for pro teams and athletes in collaboration with product stakeholders
- Provide technical feedback from teams to product development
- Scout potential future teams and athletes to promote SRAM brands
- Develop and negotiate contracts with athletes and teams
- Manage contracts and relationships and support cross functional activation of sponsorships
- Represent the team in annual marketing planning and go to market planning processes
- Inspire a team culture of continuous improvement
- Manage the racing budget
What You Need
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Sports Marketing, Communications, or a similar field, or equivalent experience
- 10 years of experience in Sports Marketing, Communications, or a similar field
- 3 years of experience directly managing a team, or related management experience
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated ability to build and execute global sports marketing strategies
- Extensive knowledge of the global bike and race industry
- Exceptional written, oral, and public speaking communication skills
- Excellent organization and time management skills, with the ability to balance and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and influence teams in a cross functional, global workplace
- Experience with budget analysis and planning
- Strong bicycle mechanic skills, including the ability to perform a complete assembly of a race bike
- Proficient with MS Office
Working Conditions
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 40 percent of the time, including weekends
- Ability to stand at events for long periods of time
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds / 20 kg
- Ability to ride a bike to accomplish objectives
Compensation and Benefits
- Starting salary range: $100,000 to $150,000, based on skills and experience. For candidates based in Schweinfurt, Germany, salary will be commensurate with experience and local market pay standards
- Annual corporate bonus eligibility based on company and individual performance
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