International Partnerships Coordinator

Nordic Passion Oy develops and markets the 4KAAD brand for international sports equipment markets. The company collaborates with professional athletes, cycling teams, importers, retailers, and international partners. The position is part of the company's international business optimization phase. The goal is to strengthen the company's position in the international cycling/competitive cycling environment, expand cooperation particularly towards Spain and other Spanish-speaking markets, and develop partnerships with professional athletes, cycling teams, importers, retailers, and event organizers. The employment is full-time, and the role is part of the international business optimization phase in a multicultural environment. This is a versatile international coordinator role combining the development of international sports partnerships, coordination of international events, international marketing, and the company's operational activities. **Responsibilities** **40% Coordination of International Sports Partnerships and Events** Tasks include, among others: - maintaining contact with professional athletes, cycling teams, retailers, and other international partners - maintaining and developing partnership relations - practical coordination of sponsorship and partnership agreements - practical coordination of international sports events, competitions, trade fairs, and product presentations - coordinating cooperation related to product testing - collecting and relaying feedback from athletes and partners to the company's product development - mapping and contacting new partners **30% International Marketing and Communication** Tasks include, among others: - planning and implementing social media content - updating website content - drafting international marketing materials - communication in English and Spanish - utilizing digital and AI-based marketing channels - participating in the planning and implementation of international campaigns **30% Operational Business Activities** Tasks include, among others: - receiving, packing, and shipping products - preparing competition and trade fair materials - maintaining the showroom and product presentations - warehouse maintenance and inventory - preparing products for athletes, distributors, and other partners - participating in international trade fairs and international sports events - other daily coordination tasks of international business **Requirements** The applicant must have: - practical expertise in international competitive cycling and the multicultural operating environment of professional sports - excellent practical knowledge of international road cycling, its competition calendar, teams, operating methods, and international partnership networks - experience in the practical organization, coordination, or implementation of international sports events, competitions, trade fairs, or other sports projects - experience collaborating with professional athletes, cycling teams, event organizers, retailers, or other sports industry partners - experience in international customer or partner communication - good organizing, coordinating, and interaction skills - ability to work independently as well as part of a small community - willingness to travel internationally approximately 60–80 days per year - experience in utilizing digital marketing and social media **Language Skills** English and Spanish are used daily in the work. Nordic Passion Oy has existing partnerships with Spanish professional cycling teams. The company's strategic goal is to further enhance and expand cooperation towards Spain and other Spanish-speaking markets. The position requires: - excellent oral and written English skills - excellent oral and written Spanish skills Finnish language skills are considered an advantage. **Education** A university degree is not required for the position. However, the applicant must possess the professional skills required for the role, which can be demonstrated through practical work experience, experience gained in international sports activities, competition and event activities, projects, training, or other similar evidence. **We Offer** - a responsible role in the international development phase of a growing Finnish sports equipment company - the opportunity to work with international professional athletes, cycling teams, and partners - the opportunity to participate in international sports events and trade fairs - versatile work in an international operating environment - the opportunity to develop the company's international business together with the company management