Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS)

Senior Athlete Manager

Senior Athlete Manager at Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS) will lead and strategize the development, management, and advancement of athletes across various sports programs under RFYS. The role encompasses refining athlete development strategies, and ensuring the overall success and growth of the program. Athlete Manager will be required to build long term talent development pathways between technical staff and sports science staff. Continuous monitoring, evaluation and reporting to the Management. The role also requires servicing of athlete needs and interactions with athlete family and support system including government agencies and sports organisations. Logistics and operational aspects for athlete training, travel and equipment needs.

Preferred Specialization:

• High-Performance Athlete Development
• Strategic Leadership in Sports

Qualification Required:

• Master’s degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Additional certifications in coaching, sports psychology, or sports science highly desirable.

• Significant experience (at least 5-7 years) in managing athletes, particularly in a high-performance or youth sports environment. • Proven track record of successful athlete development and talent identification. • Leadership experience, including managing teams and implementing strategic initiatives. • In-depth knowledge of sports performance metrics, athlete welfare, and compliance with sports regulations. • Extensive network in the ports industry

Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS)

Athlete Manager

As an Athlete Manager at Reliance Foundation Youth Sports (RFYS), the primary responsibility is to oversee the development, management, and support of athletes participating in various sports initiatives under RFYS. Athlete Manager will be instrumental in identifying talented young athletes, nurturing their potential, and ensuring their holistic development both on and off the field. Role includes preparing long term calendar, monitoring and evaluation, interacting with athlete family and entourage and managing logistic and operational matters.

Preferred Specialization:

• Sports Management / analytics
• Talent Identification and Development

Qualification Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Physical Education, Psychology, or a related field.
• Equivalent experience in similar roles in private or public sector within India

• Proven experience in managing athletes, preferably in a youth sports environment. • Knowledge of talent identification processes and athlete development programs. • Strong understanding of sports psychology, nutrition, and fitness regimes beneficial. • Strong network among sports organisations, athletes and overall Olympic sports ecosystem

PR - Football

Sr. Manager

Join us as a Football Communications Lead, where you'll collaborate closely with the Sports Communications Lead to craft and execute PR and communications strategies that elevate our football story. Your role will be pivotal in maintaining & developing relationships with our partners, the club ecosystem and bringing alive our stories across media channels (local, national and international media) so that our narratives captivate audiences far and wide.

• Work alongside the Communications Lead to develop and implement PR campaigns that highlight the various facets of football, from league matches to grassroots initiatives.
• Manage day-to-day media relations during the football season, coordinating interviews, press releases, and media opportunities to maximize coverage.
• Produce engaging features (content + video), and press communications that showcase the excitement and impact of football events and activities.
• Cultivate strong relationships with media professionals and digital influencers within & outside the football ecosystem, leveraging these connections to amplify our message.

• A genuine love and passion for football and an understanding of its cultural significance.
• Excellent writing skills with the ability to craft clear, compelling narratives for diverse audiences.
• Strong media relations experience, within the sports and new-age digital media landscape.
• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Communications, Journalism, Public Relations or a related field
• Self-driven to set and maintain high standards of performance, delivering quality consistently and efficiently at work.
• Manage crisis. Calm under pressure and be comfortable working in a fast-paced, adaptable environment.
• A collaborative mindset and a willingness to adapt to the fast-paced nature of the football industry.

10-12 years of experience in Indian sports PR, Indian football, is desirable with a track record of managing communications projects effectively.

PR (Football + Olympic Sports)

Content writer for Football / Olympic Sports

We are looking for a Sports Content Writer & Storyteller to join our PR team, where you'll play a pivotal role in crafting engaging stories (Football + Olympic sports) that resonate with fans. Prior knowledge of Indian football, and Olympic sports is a must.

• Dive deep into Indian football and Olympic sports to uncover captivating stories that showcase the passion and dedication of athletes, teams, and brands.
• Write compelling B2C features, profiles, white papers, and interviews that bring these stories to life.
• Collaborate closely with the PR/Comms, and sports business teams to align content with strategic objectives and ensure consistent messaging across all channels.
• Embrace a go-getter mindset, taking a proactive initiative to pitch ideas, meet deadlines, and exceed expectations in a fast-paced environment.
• Handle storytelling assignments across both written content and video formats, ensuring seamless integration and engagement across platforms.

• The ideal candidate will have at least six to seven years of experience working in content writing/ journalism in the above-mentioned sports, with a high level of proficiency in copywriting.
• Proven experience handling similar storytelling assignments across both written content and video formats, with a portfolio showcasing your work.
• A proactive approach to work, with the ability to thrive in a collaborative team environment and adapt to evolving priorities.

Qualifications:  Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Journalism, Public Relations or a related field

6-7 years of experience working in content writing/journalism.

RISE Worldwide

Head - Sales

Revenue Growth:

• Identify Sales Goals & Plans for the business
• Establish and expand client relationships with existing and new brands and maximise revenue on sponsorship and talent management business
• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets for sponsorship and talent management services.
• Develop YoY sales projection plans for the Sr. leadership and periodic tracking of the plan
• Analyse sales performance data and metrics to assess the effectiveness of sponsorship and talent management initiatives.
• Strong experience in negotiation high valued contracts
• Candidate will have to collaborate closely with other department heads – Legal / finance / PR / Marketing etc to achieve overall company goals
• Monitor market trends, conduct competitor analysis, and adjust sales strategies accordingly.
• Identify and pursue relevant new business opportunities within the sports and entertainment landscape

Rights Holder Management:

• Accurate and ethical expectation setting between clients and rights holders while conducting business
• Protect the Intellectual Properties for both the rights holders and the brands
• Adhere by Legal and Contractual Compliance while closing and managing partnerships

Create Brand Strategy & Brand Management:

• Spearhead efforts to identify opportunities and create effective strategies for sponsorships across RISE athlete portfolio
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders in the sports industry, corporate partners and brands.
• Oversee the creation of sponsorship proposals and sales material for the entire team during sponsor onboarding process

Build Relationships with Brands/Sponsors:

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with key clients, sponsors, and industry partners
• Serve as the primary point of contact for high-profile clients, addressing their needs and ensuring expectations are being met
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver on client expectations and contractual obligations

• 10 or more years of experience in managing Key Accounts, and onboarding new business
• This role requires a seasoned sales professional with a deep understanding of the sports industry, exceptional leadership skills, and a proven track record in building and managing high-performance sales teams
• Proven record of success with the entire sales process, from planning to closing partnerships
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
• Team Management experience of minimum 5 yrs
• Ability to travel at least 50% of the time

Minimum 10 Years into Leading a Sales & Talent Management Team/Events/Athlete & Client Servicing.