Senior Director, Global Sports & Partnership Marketing

As the Senior Director, Global Sports & Partnership Marketing, you will define and lead the long-term vision, strategy, and execution of Arc'teryx's Global Sports Marketing program, including the Global Athlete Team, Partnerships, Academies, and Community programs. You will shape how the brand engages with athletes, guides, search and rescue, ambassadors, and outdoor communities worldwide, creating meaningful impact across Climb, Snow, and Trail. This role is a critical culture carrier in the organization, integral to the brand's heritage and founding mentality as well as to driving future brand growth. You will work collaboratively across the enterprise, partner with Regional Marketing leaders, mountain and athlete community leaders, the Global Brand Team, and cross-functional stakeholders, and define strategic direction and operating models for the Community Team and Global Arc'teryx Academies. The role is ideally based out of the North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid work. The salary range for this role is CAD$181,000 - CAD$237,000. Individual pay is determined by skills, experience, and level of responsibility.

Responsibilities

Set the global vision and enterprise strategy for Athlete Marketing, Partnerships, Academies, and Community, including playbooks and operating models; Build and lead a world-class Sports Marketing organization, including standards, capabilities, leadership development, succession planning, and org design; Establish a cohesive global athlete strategy covering identification, recruitment, development, services, and lifecycle management across climb, snow, and trail; Own the global sports marketing investment strategy and performance framework; Partner with regional teams and the Global Brand Team to establish governance frameworks and shared standards; Shape and execute the global partnerships vision with premier organizations, federations, guides, search and rescue, ambassadors, and marquee events; Evolve and scale Arc'teryx-owned global events and brand moments; Partner with executive leadership across Product, Brand, and Commercial to embed athletes, partnerships, academies, and community initiatives into innovation, storytelling, and integrated campaigns, and lead the content strategy; Partner with Product and Advanced Concept teams so athlete insight and field feedback inform product creation; Represent the company externally as a brand and thought leader in global industry forums, key events, and strategic partner engagements; Cultivate deep connections with core communities and cultural leaders; Drive executive-level alignment and decision-making, leading forums, strategic planning, and board-level communications related to Sports Marketing; Protect the brand's heritage and DNA; Embed diversity, equity, and inclusion across athlete, partnership, and community ecosystems; Explore new forms of storytelling, participation, and engagement, including digital, immersive, experiential, and community-led platforms; Strengthen Arc'teryx's position in cultural and environmental leadership through athletes, partners, academies, and community initiatives

Requirements

12+ years of progressive experience building and scaling athlete team, partnership, and community strategies for a global outdoor sports, apparel, or footwear brand; Deep connection to the outdoor sports industry and culture, with a strong understanding of athlete performance across climb, snow, and trail; Built and scaled a sports marketing/partnership program at a comparable brand, with measurable results in brand visibility and equity, including securing and managing media and event partnerships; Led content strategy for sports marketing or partnership programs, translating athlete, community, and partnership stories into brand storytelling; Entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of developing innovative sports marketing and community teams that drive brand relevance, engagement, and long-term growth; Success building, leading, and coaching high-performing teams across complex, matrixed global organizations; Inspiring communicator capable of aligning diverse stakeholders through influence, credibility, and trust; Strong business acumen, negotiation skills, and ability to build influential relationships with athletes, partners, and stakeholders; Skilled at leveraging data and insights to inform decisions, balancing analytical rigor with sound judgment; Strong operator and steward of investment, with experience managing budgets, business planning, and operating models; Global perspective, balancing enterprise consistency with local relevance; Passionate about the outdoors, embodying the Arc'teryx ethos both professionally and personally

Benefits

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage; Mental health support, fertility benefits, and gender-affirming care; 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP); RRSP matching; Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan eligibility; Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) where applicable; Paid time off and wellness time; No Wasted Day program; Parental leave top-up and nesting period for new parents; Professional development opportunities; Arc'teryx Academies; Employee Belonging Councils; Employee discounts and Pro Deals