Starbucks · 16 hours ago
senior manager, Sports
Seattle, WA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$118K/yr - $196K/yr
5+ years expStarbucks is a company known for developing extraordinary leaders who share a passion for coffee and connection. They are seeking a Senior Manager, Sports to lead strategic partnerships with local sports communities, creating impactful experiences that strengthen brand love and community engagement.
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Responsibilities
Lead Strategic Partnerships – Own a portfolio of local sports partnerships that drive brand love, community connection, and coffeehouse traffic
Be the Go-To Partner – Serve as the primary contact for sports organizations, aligning on goals and guiding flawless execution
Create Fan-Favorite Activations – Collaborate across marketing, operations, and digital teams to deliver campaigns that resonate with fans
Champion Co-Branded Initiatives – Bring co-branded campaigns and in-store activations to life
Negotiate Contracts – Secure mutually beneficial agreements with sports partners
Stay Ahead of the Game – Monitor trends, measure ROI, and continuously optimize for impact
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience in brand marketing, sports strategy, athlete marketing, or related fields
Deep understanding of cultural and sports movements, social platforms, and the evolving media landscape
Proven track record of building meaningful partnerships with athletes, teams, leagues, talent, and sports institutions
Strong leadership and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence across teams and levels
Excellent communication and storytelling abilities
Experience in lifestyle, entertainment, or consumer brands
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, basic and supplemental life insurance
Short-term and long-term disability
Paid parental leave
Family expansion reimbursement
Paid vacation from date of hire
Sick time (accrued at 1 hour for every 25 hours worked)
Eight paid holidays
Two personal days per year
Participation in a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match
A discounted company stock program (S.I.P.)
Starbucks equity program (Bean Stock)
Incentivized emergency savings
Financial well-being tools
100% upfront tuition coverage for a first-time bachelor’s degree through Arizona State University’s online program via the Starbucks College Achievement Plan
Student loan management resources
Access to other educational opportunities
Backup care
DACA reimbursement
Company
Starbucks
Starbucks is a restaurant chain that serves handcrafted ready-to-drink beverages, including coffee, tea, juices, and snack food items.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$2.65BKey Investors
Elliott Management Corp.Pershing Square Capital Management
2025-05-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.75B
2024-07-19Post Ipo Equity
2018-10-10Post Ipo Equity· $900M
Leadership Team
Brian R. Niccol
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Cathy R. Smith
CFO
Recent News
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2026-01-23
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