HYROX – The World Series of Fitness Racing – is the global sport that combines running & functional fitness into one unique competition format. Founded in Germany in 2017, HYROX is now a worldwide fitness movement with events across 5 continents and tens of thousands of athletes taking part each season.
To boost our global growth, we are looking for a dynamic International Development Manager (d/w/m) to join our team in Milan You will support the Director of International Development & Strategy in moving beyond transactional market entries toward a unified, scalable growth model, ensuring full strategic alignment as we roll out HYROX globally.
International Expansion: Support the development of HYROX’s global footprint by identifying strategic partners and location opportunities in new markets.
Market Entry: Execute tailored go-to-market strategies, including hiring plans, team structures, and rollout timelines for new regions.
Global Compliance & Governance: Act as the primary bridge between central and local teams, ensuring standardized reporting for Managing Directors (milestones, risk assessment, and financial updates).
Strategic Sparring: Serve as a key partner for local Market Leads, helping resolve regulatory, logistical, and cultural challenges.
Financial & Legal Coordination: Support budget reconciliation, scenario modeling, and overhead planning. Work closely with Legal and HR to ensure compliance with local permits, taxation, and employment laws.
Process Optimization: Organize global briefings, prepare strategic agendas, and analyze data to continuously improve international workflows and brand standards.
Experience: 2+ years in licensing, franchising, or account management (ideally within sports or mass-participation events).
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field.
Analytical Skills: High proficiency in Excel, budget reviews, and contract analysis. Ability to craft clear, professional presentations for stakeholders.
Communication: English on C-Level (additional languages are a plus); ability to communicate efficiently with external partners and internal leadership.
Mindset: A positive "can-do" attitude with the ability to work calmly under pressure and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Tech Savvy: Proficient in Word, PowerPoint, and the use of AI tools to optimize workflows.
Flexibility: Willingness to travel globally and work flexible hours, including weekends, to support our movement.
Be part of a fast-growing global sports series at a high strategic level.
Hands-on role with real impact on the global expansion of the brand.
Dynamic and supportive work environment with significant room for professional growth.
The opportunity to shape how sport is delivered on a global scale.
Discounts in all of our HYROX stores
Then we look forward to receiving your application. Simply upload your CV as a PDF (no photo required) and answer the questions in the application form. Your contact person is Isabelle (HYROX People).
We are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful work environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to ethnicity, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic. We value diversity and are committed to fostering equal opportunity for all.
HYROX is a new global fitness race designed for any and every fitness enthusiast. The one-day events take place in large arenas and are comprised of 8 x 1km runs and 8 functional fitness stations. Each competitor has his/her own personal completion time to compare to everyone else around the world and improve upon in subsequent events similar to a runner in a marathon.
