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Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

• WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

  The Sports Marketing Athlete Integration team is responsible for ensuring our athletes are integrated into all facets of NIKE, Inc., driving value for both the athlete and for Nike.  This role is responsible for supporting the execution of the overall Athlete Integration strategy for our portfolio of athletes and partners.  You will work closely with the Sports Marketing Sport Categories to ensure seamless execution when leveraging our portfolio to drive brand and business priorities for Nike.

  WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  The ideal candidate must be able to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with the ability to work across multiple internal and external stakeholders, including athletes. 

  Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
  • 2+ years’ successful experience navigating a complex matrix and building key relationships to achieve business results. 
  • 2+ years' account/project management and internal/external relationship management experience, preferably in the Sports Industry.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills and proven ability to use concise and clear communication tactics with stakeholders.
  • Proficiency with systems and software, including Keynote, Excel, AirTable, Box, and Slack.
  • Detail-oriented & strong organizational skills.  Ability to juggle multiple time sensitive (both macro and micro) priorities.
  • Proactive and solution-oriented and a general willingness to solve problems, in partnership with the team. 
  • True passion, understanding and interest in the Sports industry. 
  • Ability to travel up to 25% of the time.

  WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

  You will work closely with the Sports Marketing NIKE Category and cross-functionally to integrate our athletes into all facets of Nike, including product, innovation, brand, purpose, entertainment marketing, and comms.

  Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage athlete requests via the athlete request intake portal and respond to requests in a timely manner upon receipt. 
  • Manage athlete profiles in SMARTE to ensure they are up-to-date and accurate.
  • Ensure the accuracy of portal data and reporting.  Create dashboards and a monthly reporting tool from data in the Athlete Intake Portal and the Athlete Profile Database (SMARTE).
  • Work closely with the Sports Marketing Category and Athlete Services team to execute athlete plans and Athlete Integration opportunities.
  • Support key projects for the Sports Marketing function that help further advance our portfolio leverage.
  • Support Athlete Integration opportunities and moments when needed, to ensure a pinnacle experience for our athletes.

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form .

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

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