WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

At Nike, we are committed to inspiring and innovating for every Athlete* in the world. We believe performance is at the core of every athlete’s journey, and we aim to deliver a world-class service and experience that enhances how athletes train, compete, and recover.

 As the Director of Running Sports Marketing – NA & APLA, you will lead & drive the strategy of our NA & APLA Professional Athlete Portfolio.  You will do so in close partnership with the Running Sports Marketing Business Director and your Europe & Africa Athlete Director counterpart to help build the world’s #1 Athlete portfolio.  You will lead process and set direction for NA and APLA Field Reps in the day-to-day work of seeking, signing & servicing our NA & APLA portfolio as well as manage associated budgets & strategic plans & key relationships. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This role calls for a high-performing, relationship-driven individual with a unique blend of running industry knowledge and strategic business acumen.  You bring a deep understanding of the sport of Running/T&F, you are comfortable and thrive in fast-paced environments, and are passionate about delivering game-changing athlete experiences for the next generation of professional T&F athletes.  

Bachelor's degree in sports marketing or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

8-10 years industry experience preferred

5+ years people management is preferred

Excellent portfolio of accomplishments for leading complex & highly visible projects

High level of understanding how to work alongside and manage high-profile relationships

Excellent communication and relationship management skills with the ability to present and communicate to senior leaders

Established relationships & tenured experience in Running is highly preferred

Innate ability to communicate and work across all geos, languages, and cultures while welcoming diversity of thought

Proven track record of managing against a budget, creating tracking tools, and providing leadership updates on status

Project development process knowledge (mainly Keynote, Excel, and Air Table) preferred

Proven ability to prioritize workloads, adapt to product calendars, and engage diverse teams to drive towards a common goal

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

In this role, you will sit as a member of our Running Sports Marketing leadership team.  The key deliverables you will own and drive will be:

Leading the Team

Drive the planning and goal setting of Nike’s Performance Excellence (PE) process and developmental plans for your team of Field Reps.

Athlete Portfolio

Own & Drive Athlete Seek & Sign process based on aligned Metrics & KPIs

Assist & influence athlete integration plans with Brand and Business partners

Drive monthly athlete reviews in partnership with Field Reps and other necessary internal stakeholders

Master the Fundamentals:

Develop an integrated strategy to inform invest/divest decisions. Close partnership with VP Running / T&F, Director Europe & Africa, Business Director and Field Reps.

Continuously look to improve our process around operations to ensure our athletes have a world class experience with the Nike Brand. 

Monthly review of strategic plans to ensure accuracy.

Monthly review and reporting on the budget to the Running/T&F leadership team.

Build Strong Relationships:

Stay informed on current industry news and share information with team.

Continue to build and maintain strong relationships with agents, coaches and other industry partners. Attend external meetings where necessary to build on those relationships.

Lead the integration and collaboration efforts with North America and APLA Running Brand and business teams a partners. 

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.