Salomon
Sporting Goods
RacingManager-Alpine
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“Racing Manager - Alpine at Salomon. Skills: Athlete & Community Management, Race & Field Presence, Ski Management & Technical Operations, Talent Identification & Development, Planning, Coordination & Reporting, Dealer & Stakeholder Support, Content & Brand Activation. Build, manage, and grow a community of athletes across Switzerland. Act as the main point of contact for all Salomon athletes”
What You'll Achieve.
Build, manage, and grow a successful Salomon Racing community of athletes, from Nationales Leistungszentrum (NLZ) up to Europacup.; Ensure brand visibility and credibility; Ensure high technical standards in ski preparation and performance; Support long-term athlete development within the racing ecosystem; reporting on team performance
Industry & Context.
Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset
Willingness to travel regularly across Switzerland, including frequent weekends during race season, Ability to handle and transport equipment (including skis and related materials), including lifting and carrying items.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
2-4 years of relevant experience, High level of organisation and operational rigor, Hands-on, solution-oriented mindset, team player with cross-functional collaboration abilities, Passion for Alpine racing and belief in athlete development, Fluent in German and English, Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint), Willingness to travel regularly across Switzerland, including frequent weekends during race season, Ability to handle and transport equipment (including skis and related materials), including lifting and carrying items.
Nice to Have
French is a plus, Experience in boot fitting is preferred
What You'll Do.
and grow a community of athletes across Switzerland
Act as the main point of contact for all Salomon athletes
trust-based relationships with athletes
Act as a coach-like figure
supporting athlete development and engagement
Represent Salomon at key national races and events (JO/FIS races
Be present on-site at races regularly (including weekends) to support athletes
Ensure brand visibility and representation at all events
and athlete allocations
Prepare skis throughout the season and ensure all equipment is race-ready
Perform ski and boot service for athletes
Manage and coordinate the test ski fleet and sample process
Ensure high technical standards in ski preparation and performance
Scout and recruit new youth talents into the Salomon Racing Team
Plan and execute ski tests for acquisition and performance evaluation
Support long-term athlete development within the racing ecosystem
and monitor Racing Team activities throughout the year
Lead Racing Circle meetings
including reporting on team performance
Manage athlete-related budgets and resource allocation
Ensure alignment and communication within the Salomon Racing network
Support Salomon Racing Dealers at grassroots and test events
Act as technical contact for dealers in collaboration with the Sales team
Work closely with internal stakeholders
Maintain collaboration with HQ on product feedback
Contribute to content creation (photo
athlete storytelling) for the racing community
Support athletes/coaches in their social media presence and engagement
Collaborate with Influencer Marketing to activate the Salomon Racing ecosystem
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
cross-functional collaboration abilities; Work closely with internal stakeholders; Maintain collaboration with HQ on product feedback, quality, and development; Collaborate with Influencer Marketing to activate the Salomon Racing ecosystem
Communication Scope
Communication; interpersonal skills to support a positive work actively listening and interpreting emotional cues to build effective relationships; emotional intelligence by adapting your style to different audiences and situations, ensuring clear and constructive interactions; Fluent in German and English; French is a plus
Process & Methodology
High level of organisation and operational rigor, Planning, Coordination & Reporting, Plan, coordinate, and monitor Racing Team activities throughout the year, Manage athlete-related budgets and resource allocation
Full Job Description
Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson. “The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports. Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainability program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all. Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France. The Racing Manager plays a key role at the heart of Salomon’s Alpine racing ecosystem, acting as both an operational expert and a brand ambassador within the Swiss racing community. You will be responsible for building, developing, and managing a strong and successful Salomon Racing community of athletes, from Nationales Leistungszentrum (NLZ) up to Europacup. This includes athlete acquisition, development, and acting as the main point of contact for all Salomon athletes in Switzerland across product, performance, and organizational topics. The role combines field presence, technical expertise, and community building, requiring close and continuous interaction with athletes, as well as responsibility for race operations, ski preparation, and management of the Salom
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