Director, Collegiate Division - US

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. 

Purpose of Role

Under Armour is in need of a dynamic a strategic thinker, who will set strategy in partnership with VP of Team Division to drive, develop and ensure execution of Under Armour Collegiate strategy - encompassing acquisition, retention, measurement and ROI to drive value and acceptable returns. The Director, Collegiate Division role will also collaborate with legal, finance and senior leadership. This person will work closely with cross-functional leadership, specifically the Regional marketing and merchandising teams to ensure activation and execution  
 

Your Impact

•    Lead and set strategy for the Collegiate Division Sports within the US inclusive of acquisition, retention of partnerships, marketplace analysis, relationship and account oversight across sales, service and marketing execution as well as teammates management
•    Provide pre-acquisition input and assistance throughout acquisition due diligence process, including review of financial and operational assumptions, and develop model for full life cycle financial analysis for each asset from acquisition - identifying most advantageous strategy for utilization
•    Develop and implement a methodology to assess and rank performance of each investment to drive investment and/or disposition decision making
•    Lead coordination of post-acquisition activities and integration
•    Monitor portfolio performance
•    Refresh, develop and maintain a network of industry relationships to stay current on regional and local market trends
•    Lead strategy and efforts for partnership negotiations
•    Work closely with senior leadership – inclusive of Regional Market leadership, Regional Merchandising, and VP of Team Division in additional to strong partnership with Finance and Legal
 

Qualifications

•    Bachelor's degree with typically 12 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with typically 10 years of relevant experience OR typically 16 years of relevant experience without degree
•    Typically 6+ years of management experience; or equivalent experience as the subject matter lead or expert in area of expertise. 
•    Effective communicator than can lead cross functional teammates with strategic vision, problem solving and brand selling
•    Deep understanding of collegiate industry and marketing and media landscape
•    Influential and respected relationships cross collegiate landscape, consultants and wholesale partners
•    High powered negotiation skills to leverage best position for UA and external partnerships
•    Marketing knowledge to evaluate asset ROI in to partnership and portfolio growth
•    Best in class sales and service to maximize existing and accelerate new partnerships
 

Workplace Location

• Location: This individual must reside within commuting distance from our Baltimore office.
• Return to Work Designation: 3 days week in-office, the remainder of work week remote. 

Relocation

• No relocation provided

Base Compensation

 $171,618.00 - $235,975.30 USD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Benefits & Perks

• Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
• Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
• Competitive 401(k) plan matching
• Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
• Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.