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Lead Professional, Account Marketing, Performance Partners, Jordan
Hilversum, NL, EMEA
 
In Jordan Brand, we believe there is greatness in everyone. Our mission is to
inspire & unleash personal greatness across every corner of the world and if
we do this, we believe we’ll unify and elevate our ‘community of greatness’ to
change the world for the better. With our deep roots in basketball, the Jordan
Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan
has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of
greatness.
 
We are in search of a Lead Professional, Account Marketing for Performance
Partners to join our team in EMEA. The ideal candidate has a true passion
for sports, physical retail and is digitally savvy. It’s crucial that this
individual thrives in a fast-paced environment and is experienced working
in a matrix organization. A talent who embodies the values that our company
holds dear, and one willing to adapt on the fly, all while maintaining a growth
mindset
 
Who you’ll work with
This role reports directly to the EMEA Senior Director, Account Marketing,
Performance Partners. You’ll collaborate extensively across multiple
departments and functions, including the Jordan Sport cross-functional team,
Jordan Retail brand and Visual Merchandising & Styling teams, Brand
Creative, Sports Marketing, City cross-functional teams, and the external
Account Marketing Performance Partner team. Serving as a critical link between these diverse groups, you’ll leverage their collective strengths to deliver unified and impactful seasonal campaigns across the region. Your ability to connect, align, and multiply expertise will be central to driving the Jordan Brand’s account marketing success.
 
Who we are looking for
We’re seeking an experienced brand marketer who thinks consumer-first and demonstrates a deep passion for the Jordan Brand, especially in the realms of Sport Performance, community and culture. You’re recognized as an innovator, a forward-thinking problem solver, and a strategic connector who thrives in dynamic environments.
You bring curiosity, dedication, and a collaborative spirit, approaching ambiguity with a solution-oriented mindset. You’re motivated by exploring new spaces, accelerating growth, and advancing sport culture. Your communication is clear, your energy is contagious, and your leadership inspires teammates to push boundaries and embrace creativity. Your track
record shows impact at a senior level, but what matters most is how you’ve built relationships, shaped narratives, and driven campaigns that connect authentically with consumers.
 
What you will work on
In this role, you’ll become an integral member of the account marketing team dedicated to the Jordan Brand primarily focused on the Sport Performance marketplace accounts. You’ll collaborate closely with the Jordan Sports Brand Team and cross-functional account teams to drive seasonal initiatives and craft marketing strategies that align with Jordan’s brand and business priorities.
 
You’ll lead seasonal planning, guide briefs through creative and brand teams, and ensure Jordan’s standards show up consistently across every consumer touchpoint. You’ll design storytelling initiatives that elevate consumer experiences, strengthen relationships with partners, and amplify the Jordan Brand’s presence across digital and physical channels.
 
Core responsibilities include:
Leading seasonal planning and developing comprehensive marketing briefs for accounts, ensuring brand distinction and activation at every touchpoint.
Partner with Perfomance Account sales to drive the go to market process, being the connector between brand and account
Building and sustaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including Jordan teams, account teams, agencies, and vendors.
Designing and executing engaging in-store and digital storytelling initiatives that create memorable consumer experiences and foster brand equity.
Developing impactful digital and social media programming across owned, earned, and paid channels to enhance consumer engagement.
Contributing to a culture of mentorship and partnership, providing
coaching and inspiration to drive team growth and motivation.
 
What you’ll bring:
Experience as a brand marketer with a consumer-first mindset.
Passion for the Jordan Brand, community, and culture.
Innovative, forward-thinking problem solver and strategic connector.
Proactive collaborator with a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
Comfort working in fluid, ambiguous environments with adaptability and resilience.
Data-driven approach to campaign evaluation and storytelling.
Energy, empathy, and curiosity to continually seek new opportunities within sport culture.

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What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete.  No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.

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