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# Senior Director, Global Sports & Partnership Marketing at ARC'TERYX

- **Company:** ARC'TERYX
- **Location:** North Vancouver, Canada
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** onsite
- **Posted:** 2026-10-06
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-27
- **Apply:** https://jobs.lever.co/arcteryx.com/4463f5df-9f29-4609-9935-a925b90ff726

## Job description

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX: 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. Arc'teryx was founded by climbers in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia. We're inspired to solve problems for mountain athletes who push the edges of what's possible. This role is a critical culture carrier in the organization, as integral to the brand's heritage and founding mentality as it is to driving future brand growth. A strategic and action-oriented leader, you will work collaboratively across the enterprise and serve as an influential ambassador of Arc'teryx externally. You'll partner closely with Regional Marketing leaders, mountain and athlete community leaders, the Global Brand Team, and cross-functional stakeholders — ensuring global strategy is effectively localized, resourced, and executed at the market level. You will define strategic direction and operating models for our Community Team and Global Arc'teryx Academies, enabling consistent, scalable delivery of high-impact local programs worldwide, while building a world-class Sports Marketing organization. This role is ideally based out of our North Vancouver office and is open to hybrid work. Meet Your Future Team: The Sports Marketing team is the direct link between Arc’teryx and our global community of athletes, partners, and guests. We work in close collaboration with Brand, Product, Creative, Communications, and local Community teams, as well as with external partners and agencies, to create authentic experiences and stories that inspire and engage. We believe that the mountains make us better, and that better people make better athletes.

If you were in the Senior Director, Global Sports & Partnership Marketing role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

- Setting the global vision and enterprise strategy for Athlete Marketing, Partnerships, Academies, and Community — including playbooks and operating models — integrated into brand architecture, demand creation, and Go-to-Market across all regions and categories
- Building and leading a world-class Sports Marketing organization — standards, capabilities, operating models, leadership development, succession planning, and org design to scale enterprise impact
- Establishing a cohesive global athlete strategy — identification, recruitment, development, services, and lifecycle management across climb, snow, and trail — partnering with Activity Leads and Athlete Team Captains
- Owning the global sports marketing investment strategy and performance framework, ensuring investments and partnerships deliver measurable brand equity growth, cultural relevance, community impact, and commercial impact
- Partnering with regional teams and the Global Brand Team to establish governance frameworks and shared standards that balance enterprise consistency with local relevance
- Shaping and executing the global partnerships vision, forging transformative, high-impact alliances with premier organizations, federations, guides, search and rescue, ambassadors, and marquee events to elevate brand authority and cultural leadership
- Continuing to evolve and scale Arc'teryx-owned global events and brand moments as a signature platform for brand visibility and cultural relevance
- Partnering with executive leadership across Product, Brand, and Commercial functions and regional teams to embed athletes and partnerships, academies, and community initiatives into innovation pipelines, storytelling, and integrated global campaigns, and leading the content strategy that ensures our most credible stories are captured, shared, and amplified
- Partnering with Product and Advanced Concept teams to ensure athlete insight and field feedback directly informs product creation, creating a feedback loop between the athlete team and the innovation pipeline
- Using your voice as a brand and thought leader externally, representing the company in global industry forums, key events, and strategic partner engagements to enhance brand stature and influence
- Cultivating deep connections with core communities and cultural leaders, ensuring authenticity while translating grassroots insights into enterprise-level strategic advantages
- Driving executive-level alignment and decision-making, leading high-impact forums, strategic planning processes, and board-level communications related to Sports Marketing performance and future direction
- Keeping heart at the centre of how we show up in these important spaces, protecting our brand's heritage and DNA

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

- Strengthening our athlete, partnership, and community ecosystem by embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion as a principle—expanding representation across emerging regions, disciplines, and communities to reflect the future of the outdoor landscape
- Exploring new ways of storytelling, participation, and engagement—including digital, immersive, experiential, and community-led platforms to deepen consumer connection and extend the impact of athletes, partnerships, academies, and community programs beyond traditional marketing channels
- Strengthening Arc’teryx's position at the forefront of cultural and environmental leadership by activating athletes, partners, academies, and community initiatives to influence the future of outdoor sport, sustainability, inclusion, and access

Are you our next Senior Director, Global Sports & Partnership Marketing?

- You have 12+ years of progressive experience building and scaling athlete team, partnership, and community strategies for a global outdoor sports, apparel, or footwear brand — with deep connection to the outdoor sports industry and culture, and a strong understanding of athlete performance across climb, snow, and trail
- You have built and scaled a sports marketing/partnership program at a comparable brand, with demonstrated, measurable results in brand visibility and equity, including securing and managing both media partnerships and event partnerships
- You have led content strategy for sports marketing or partnership programs, translating athlete, community, and partnership stories and visuals into brand storytelling
- You bring an entrepreneurial mindset and a track record of developing innovative sports marketing and community teams that drive brand relevance, engagement, and long-term growth
- You have demonstrated success building, leading, and coaching high-performing teams across complex, matrixed global organizations, and are an inspiring communicator capable of aligning diverse stakeholders through influence, credibility, and trust
- You possess strong business acumen, negotiation skills, and the ability to build and sustain influential relationships with athletes, partners, and stakeholders
- You are skilled at leveraging data and insights to inform decision-making, balancing analytical rigor with sound judgment and instinct
- You are a strong operator and steward of investment, with experience managing budgets, business planning, and operating models that translate vision into scalable execution
- You bring a global perspective, balancing enterprise consistency with local relevance
- You are passionate about the outdoors, embodying the Arc'teryx ethos both professionally and personally

Compensation: The salary range for this role is CAD$181,000 - CAD$237,000

Total Rewards Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility. We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team. In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life: Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable. Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore). Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents. Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear). *Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.

## Equal Opportunity

Arc’teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance. Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate. All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values. Leave it Better We believe that the mountains transform us, that how we adventure matters, and that there’s always a better way. Join us in creating positive change in ourselves, our communities, and the world. Live it. Get out there - the mountains make us better Disruptive evolution. In pursuit of better. Always. Commit. We set bold objectives and see them through.

## About ARC'TERYX

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Arc’teryx designs and manufactures premium technical outdoor apparel, equipment, and footwear for mountain athletes and outdoor enthusiasts.
- **Entity Type**: Private – owned by Amer Sports Canada, Inc. (subsidiary of Amer Sports, which is privately held by a consortium led by ANTA Sports)
- **Headquarters**: North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
- **Founded**: 1989
- **Founders**: Founded by a crew of Vancouver-based climbers (specific individuals not publicly named)

## Core Business
- Primary industry: Apparel & Fashion – technical outdoor gear and apparel
- Target customers: B2C – mountain athletes, climbers, trail runners, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts (from pros to weekend warriors)
- Mission/purpose: “Leave It Better” – a commitment to designing for a better future, reducing environmental impact, and making the outdoors accessible to everyone.

## Products & Services
- **Technical Apparel**: Jackets (e.g., Alpha SV, Atom), pants, baselayers, and mid-layers for climbing, skiing, and alpine use.
- **Footwear**: Hiking, trail running, and approach shoes designed for mountain terrain.
- **Packs & Harnesses**: Backpacks, climbing harnesses (the company’s original product), and other load-carrying gear.
- **Accessories**: Beanies, gloves, and other outdoor essentials.
- **Services**: In-store product repair and maintenance (Arc’teryx ReBIRD™), gear rental (select locations), and a loyalty/recognition program (Arc’Adventure).

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available. Arc’teryx is a subsidiary of Amer Sports, which was acquired in 2019 by a consortium led by ANTA Sports; no separate valuation is disclosed.
- **Key Metric**: Retail presence in over 2,400 locations worldwide; global brand with company-owned stores across North America, Europe, China, and Asia Pacific.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Parent company Amer Sports (privately held); key partners include athletes, guides, and outdoor industry organizations.
- **Growth Signals**: Continued expansion into new international markets (e.g., China Mainland and Asia Pacific); growing direct-to-consumer retail network; investment in sustainability initiatives and manufacturing capacity (ARC’One facility in New Westminster, BC).

## Competitive Advantages
- **Design & Testing**: Utilizes athlete and guide feedback loops and in-situ testing in the Coast Mountains of British Columbia to refine products under extreme conditions.
- **Innovation Leadership**: Industry-leading technologies like Gore-Tex Pro laminates, WaterTight™ zippers, and advanced seam construction.
- **Heritage & Brand Loyalty**: Founded by climbers in 1989; deep credibility among technical mountain athletes and a cult-like following.
- **Sustainability Commitment**: Absolute emissions reduction targets aligned with the Paris Agreement (1.5°C) and a Circular Economy program (ReBIRD repair/reuse).

## Strategic Focus
- **Sustainability**: Reducing environmental impact through durable, repairable products and setting science-based carbon targets.
- **Global Growth**: Expanding retail footprint in high-growth regions (Asia Pacific, Europe) while strengthening direct-to-consumer channels.
- **Product Diversification**: Broadening footwear and trail-running lines to capture more of the outdoor active market.
- **Culture & Talent**: Investing in leadership development, equity and inclusion programs, and flexible work models to attract and retain top talent.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: “Leave It Better” mindset; emphasis on curiosity, collaboration, and commitment. Inclusive workplace with Employee Belonging Councils and dedicated EDI team.
- **Work Policy**: Hybrid office model with work-from-home accessibility; headquarters in North Vancouver at the base of a trail network for daily inspiration.
- **Perks & Benefits**:
  - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans.
  - 401K/RRSP matching and annual incentive bonus.
  - Parental leave program.
  - Arc’Adventure employee recognition program (all-expenses-paid outdoor trip for a week).
  - Learning and development programs (leadership development, skill-building).
  - Onsite amenities at ARC’One manufacturing hub (gym, free shuttle, cultural celebrations, ESL courses).
- **Engineering/Creative Culture**: Close collaboration between designers, athletes, and makers for rapid iteration; human-centred design approach.

## Sources
1. [linkedin.com](https://linkedin.com/company/arc-teryx-equipment-inc-)
2. [arcteryx.com](https://arcteryx.com/us/en/explore/whoweare)
3. [arcteryx.com](https://arcteryx.com/us/en/careers/corporate-opportunities)
4. [arcteryx.com](https://arcteryx.com/gb/en/careers)
5. [jobs.lever.co](https://jobs.lever.co/arcteryx.com?workplacetype=hybrid)

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