Senior Manager, Athlete

About Dulcedo

Dulcedo is a full-service talent management agency representing creators, influencers, athletes, models, and entertainment talent across North America and internationally. The company focuses on building careers that last by combining strong structure, careful strategy, and long-term planning rather than chasing short-term results.

As the largest multidisciplinary talent management group in Canada, Dulcedo oversees the global careers of more than 500 models, hundreds of Olympic and professional athletes, and a growing roster of digital creators, influencers, and streamers. With teams in Montreal and Toronto, plus a wider network in Los Angeles, New York, Miami, and other markets, the company works at the crossroads of talent, culture, and entertainment.

Dulcedo places a strong emphasis on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. Its team reflects a wide range of ethnicities, races, gender identities, sexual orientations, abilities, and life experiences. The organization is people-first, collaborative, ambitious, and proudly certified as a Great Place to Work.

The Opportunity

The Sports division is hiring a Senior Athlete Manager to lead key athlete relationships, shape brand direction, and support commercial growth. This role sits close to the center of athlete representation and partnership strategy, with real influence on how the branch evolves.

The right candidate will manage important athlete relationships, guide day-to-day representation, help position talent in the market, and identify partnership opportunities that support each athlete’s long-term goals. The role requires strong judgment, credibility, and the ability to earn trust quickly with athletes and partners alike.

Reporting to the Associate Director, Sports, this person will contribute to the next stage of growth for the sports team across North America.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain close, trusted relationships with key athletes, supporting their career growth and overall representation.
• Shape athlete branding and commercial direction across sponsorships, media, digital visibility, and long-term partnerships.
• Spot, build, and pursue partnership opportunities that align with each athlete’s image, ambitions, and market value.
• Apply strong instincts around branding, audience visibility, cultural relevance, and partnership fit to position talent competitively.
• Support and mentor junior colleagues handling athlete collaborations, campaigns, PR activity, and sponsorship rollouts from concept to completion.
• Partner with internal agents and leadership on athlete strategy, partnership planning, and branch priorities.
• Oversee the operational details behind top-level athlete representation, including obligations, deadlines, deliverables, calendars, and follow-ups.
• Travel when required for athlete priorities, partner meetings, events, appearances, and other representation-related needs.
• Attend shoots, events, and athlete-facing activations to ensure strong delivery and high-touch service.
• Help shape the future direction of the sports division by identifying gaps, new opportunities, and ways to strengthen the roster.
• Stay current on the sports, media, brand, and creator landscape so athletes are positioned ahead of market movement.

What We Are Looking For

• 6 to 9 years of experience in athlete management, creator partnerships, sports partnerships, sponsorships, talent management, sports marketing, or a related area.
• Background supporting or managing high-profile athletes, creators, or public figures.
• Strong track record of identifying and growing brand partnership opportunities with a mix of strategy and execution.
• Well-developed instincts in athlete branding, commercial positioning, and relationship management.
• Solid understanding of the sports, partnership, and digital visibility space.
• Experience working in fast-moving environments where expectations are high and presentation matters.
• Excellent organization, attention to detail, commercial awareness, and strategic thinking.
• Professional communication skills with the ability to build confidence among athletes, internal teams, and external partners.
• Existing connections or credibility within sports, media, brand, or creator networks are considered an advantage.

Soft Skills and Cultural Fit

• More than a strong resume, Dulcedo values energy, initiative, and curiosity.
• You take ownership and naturally push projects forward.
• You bring a positive, collaborative attitude and help lift the people around you.
• You stay composed under pressure and enjoy a fast-paced, dynamic setting.
• You are self-driven, persistent, goal-oriented, and motivated by milestones and challenge.
• You balance structure, creativity, discipline, and enjoyment in the way you work.

Why This Role Stands Out

This is a high-visibility, high-impact position that goes far beyond routine account servicing. It offers direct exposure to important athletes and a meaningful voice in the future direction of the sports division.

Why Dulcedo Sports

The Sports team is built around premium service, strategic thinking, and strong behind-the-scenes support. The division operates with a white-glove mindset and a belief that top talent deserves top representation. As the team continues to grow, the company is looking for people who want to help build carefully, raise standards, and make a lasting contribution.

Life at Dulcedo

• Unlimited paid PTO.
• 12 personal days each year, one extra day off every month.
• Flexible work setup with limited office attendance for those near the company hubs.
• Offices in Montreal and Toronto with snacks, a good atmosphere, and pet-friendly spaces.
• Remote work option for travellers, expats, and digital nomads.
• Freestyle Fridays, with work ending at 2:00 PM ET every Friday.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employees and their loved ones.
• Internal mobility and growth opportunities within a fast-expanding company.
• A startup-like culture supported by more than 15 years of experience and organizational stability.

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Dulcedo is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to making every applicant feel included, supported, and valued. Candidates who need accommodations during the application process can contact the talent acquisition team at the email provided by the employer.

Hiring Process Notice

The company may use artificial intelligence tools to assist with parts of recruitment, including application review, resume analysis, response assessment, and flagging possible inconsistencies or verification signals. These tools support the hiring team but do not replace human judgment, and final decisions are made by people. Applicants who want more information about data processing can contact the company directly.