Employment Guide for the Sports Industry Sports Apparel - Sales, Marketing, and Manufacturers

Sporting apparel sellers and manufacturers attract buyers who are both athletes and non-athletes. There is a significant demand for new products and equipment that requires constant design innovation alongside a complementing marketing plan. Firms such as Nike, Adidas, and Reebok have offices all over the world that are being tapped to grow revenue streams.


Examples of Sport Apparel Jobs

  • Apparel/Buyers/Retail
  • Sellers/Marketing
  • Merchandising Analyst
  • Player Endorsement/Relations
  • Product Development
  • Retail Operations
  • Sales Representatives

Sport Apparel Employers

The following are just some of the major sports apparel manufacturers but there are numerous other companies.

Adidas is a global leader in the sporting goods industry with operations in almost every country around the world with 170 subsidiaries. Adidas and Reebok specialize in footwear, apparel and accessories while TaylorMade specializes in golf equipment and apparel.

adidas Careers Website

New Balance is a leading global athletic products company based out of Boston, MA. With 4,000 employees around the world and products in over 120 countries, New Balance is a leader in footwear and athletic apparel.

New Balance Jobs Website

Nike strives to be the world’s leader in sporting goods apparel, equipment and footwear with over 30,000 employees in more than 160 countries.

Nike Jobs Website

Puma manufactures sports apparel that facilitates individual achievement. With over 11,000 employees in 120 countries, Puma looks to become the premium manufacturer in sports lifestyle.

Puma Careers Website

Under Armour is the originator of performance apparel-gear engineered to keep athletes cool, dry and light throughout the game, practice or workout.

Under Armour Careers Website

 

What Degrees Are Best for Jobs in the Sports Industry?

A degree in sport management can help you break into a career in the sports industry. Learn more about the world-renowned degrees at the University of New Haven:

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