Lead Professional, Sports Marketing, Basketball Field Rep Mens NA

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. NIKE, Inc. exists to innovate for athletes. Nike Sports Marketing professionals provide the vital linkage between the company and Nike-sponsored athletes, clubs and federations worldwide. Sports Marketing employees partner with premier athletes to collect insights about existing and future products, gather inspirational stories about sport and nurture long-term relationships between the athletes and the company. The team develops and executes sports marketing strategies, obtains endorsements and licensing agreements and serves as Nike ambassadors to the sports community worldwide. Their relationships build the foundation of Nike’s product creation: Nike creates exceptional products because its employees listen to exceptional athletes. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR As part of our North America Basketball Sports Marketing team, the Men’s Basketball Field Rep will execute on the strategic vision for NA Men’s Basketball, elevating athlete service, athlete integration, and development of our Men’s Basketball Portfolio. You’ll leverage athlete and industry insights and partner with the brand and business to develop marketing plans, while ensuring product, service, marketing, and contractual fulfillments are met for all athletes and partners. WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON Cultivate and maintain significant relationships and networks with athletes, agents, teams, and other industry strategic partners within the Men’s Basketball community, as well as Nike Sports Marketing, Brand, and Business teams. Support Men’s Basketball Sports Marketing strategy, including day-to-day relationship management, talent identification to inform invest/divest decisions for athlete portfolio, and the successful negotiation of endorsement contracts. Partner with cross-functional internal partners to ensure our Men’s Basketball partnerships align to strategic product, business, and marketplace priorities, and Nike garners maximum value from our athlete partnerships. Maintain updated athlete information and manage periodic updates to systems. Execute the budget with accountability around accurate forecasting and communication. Lead with collaboration, a growth mindset, and remain passionate about key priorities. WHAT YOU BRING Bachelor’s degree or combination of relevant education, experience, and training. 5+ years proven experience in Sports Marketing, Brand Marketing, or closely related field. Proven ability to develop meaningful relationships that drive and achieve business objectives in conventional and innovative ways. True passion, understanding, and interest in Basketball. Knowledge of the Men’s Basketball landscape across Grassroots Boys Basketball, NCAA, and EYBL. Portfolio management, critical thinking, and negotiation skills. Ability to exercise independent judgement and decision making and communicate in a compelling manner to internal/external partners. Enterprise thinking, end-to-end business knowledge, and organizational and operational excellence. Preferred: Familiarity with the brand marketing and sports marketing functions at NIKE. Established network of athlete, agent, coach, and industry contacts. Proven ability to identify and evaluate talent. Proficiency in MS Office, Keynote, and Nike systems. NIKE, Inc. is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. 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. 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 committed to employing a diverse workforce. 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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