BICYCLE ATHLETE MANAGER
About Muc-Off
Muc-Off was established in 1994 and has since risen to become a global leader in bicycle and motorcycle care. Known for our disruptive, innovative approach, we proudly partner with world-class teams and athletes across various cycling disciplines. With strong, continued growth on the horizon, we remain committed to pushing boundaries and expanding our reach across the globe. This is a rare opportunity to join a team at the heart of the cycling category and contribute to a bold future of the brand.
About the Role:
Due to our expanding presence and increasing opportunities with top-tier athletes, Muc-Off is looking for a Bicycle Athlete Manager. Reporting to the Chief Marketing Officer (CMO), this pivotal role will be the main point of contact for all athletes and teams, ensuring they are fully aligned with our brand’s values and goals. You will ensure Muc-Off is represented at the highest standard, manage activation programs, drive product visibility, and oversee all contractual negotiations. This is a hands-on, proactive role requiring someone who is highly organized and driven, with an exceptional eye for detail aligned to the ability to create outstanding relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
Primary Point of Contact for Athletes and Teams: Serve as the key liaison for all Muc-Off athletes, ensuring seamless communication, support, and collaboration.
Activate Key Partnerships: Work with athletes to create and execute compelling activation programs that drive brand awareness and product engagement.
Brand Representation: Ensure Muc-Off is represented professionally and consistently by all partnered athletes, maintaining our high standards across all channels and ensure that the brand is always front of mind across our roster.
Product Integration: Ensure that both new and core Muc-Off products are featured effectively by athletes across a range of platforms, from social media to live events.
Performance and Delivery: Monitor the success of athlete partnerships, ensuring agreed-upon deliverables are met, and key performance indicators (KPIs) are tracked and exceeded.
Talent Development: Build a strong pipeline for future athlete partnerships, identifying emerging talent and helping shape the next generation of Muc-Off ambassadors.
Contractual Negotiations: Manage all aspects of contractual agreements with athletes and teams, ensuring clarity, compliance, and a win-win outcome for all parties.
What We’re Looking For:
Experience with Athlete and Team Management: Proven experience working with athletes, teams, or ambassadors, ideally within cycling.
Strong Communicator and Relationship Builder: You’ll need to build and maintain strong, productive relationships with athletes, teams, and internal stakeholders.
Creative Mindset: A passion for creating unique and engaging activations that captivate our audience and showcase the best of Muc-Off.
KPI-Driven: You should be results-oriented with a track record of hitting or exceeding targets, especially in brand engagement, product activation, or performance-based goals.
Attention to Detail and Organisation: A sharp eye for detail, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Proactive and Driven: Self-motivated with a results-oriented approach, continuously seeking opportunities for growth and improvement.
A Genuine Passion for Cycling and Powersports: Muc-Off lives and breathes everything bike- and motorsport-related, and we want someone who shares that same energy and commitment.
Must-Haves
Experience managing and nurturing relationships with athletes or brand ambassadors.
Strong knowledge of the cycling category.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
A results-oriented, data-driven mindset to ensure targets are met and surpassed.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Strong organizational and project management skills.
Willingness to travel for events and athlete engagements.
Proven experience managing contractual negotiations and ensuring legal compliance.
Desirable
A background in sports marketing, athlete relations, or event management.
A deep understanding of the cycling and/or motorsport community and culture.
What We Can Offer
Competitive Salary
33 days holiday, inclusive of UK bank holidays, plus increase with length of service
Hybrid Working, currently 3 days in the office 2 from home
Early finish on a Fridays
Excellent staff discount on Muc-Off products
Cycle to Work Scheme
Long Service Rewards
Pension contributions
Employee Assistance Programme
Medicash
Chill out areas, showers and a secure area to store your bike
An awesome opportunity to work with a local and widely recognised Brand
Summertime hours (to allow people to get out and enjoy the sun … when it decides to appear)
A cool, casual and fully branded-up working environment where staff indulge their passions for two wheels and fitness
Brilliant social events