• Set and track KPIs for entertainment partners and programs
• Ensure that the PUMA brand is maximizing all entertainment partners.
• Oversee entertainment initiatives at cultural moments (ComplexCon, NYFW, Grammys, MIA etc.)
• Manage, track and support execution of entertainment partners contractual deliverables including photoshoots, social rollouts, press requests, etc. according to the marketing and activation plans.
• Drive overall brand heat with a specific emphasis on the PUMA Men’s business.
• Build & maintain relationships with talent and industry contacts (stylists, publicists and managers, record labels, etc.) brining new and exciting relationships to PUMA.
• Manage cadence of seedings of priority products to talent, influencers, and industry contacts.
• Ensure that PUMA and key initiatives are consistently visible and being seeded to entertainment talent.
• Create communication of entertainment placement results, KPI tracking and wrap up reports.
• Manage a mix of both long-term entertainment ambassadors and short-turn entertainment programs for PUMA.
• Develop, implement, and support global entertainment marketing programs as part of the overall marketing strategy and major brand initiatives.
• Identify, negotiate, and secure relevant entertainment partners, partnerships and opportunities that drive and enhance the PUMA brand and its business
• Partner and work cross-functionally with Central Marketing, Key Business Units, and Regional Teams to develop and execute entertainment marketing programs
• Establish and manage cohesive relationships and close communication with critical departments to ensure synergies on all projects.

• 15-20% domestic and international travel required
• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PPT and Outlook.
• Dependable and responsible with the ability to take initiative.
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Public Relations, or Communications. Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for degree.
• Passion for and knowledge of music/fashion/entertainment and sneaker culture.
• 7+ years’ experience in Entertainment Marketing and Partnership management (prior experience with footwear or streetwear brands a plus).
• Strong communication, organizational, problem solving, time management skills.
• Comfort in negotiating, contracts and an understanding of language used within contracts.
• Strong work ethic; Self-motivated; Fast learner.

The Hiring range base pay for this position is $99,200 - $141,000 + Bonus + Benefits (https://about.puma.com/en/careers/locations)