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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.

Are you ready to help shape the future of Nike Football in the UK?
 

As Lead Professional Brand Marketing, Football, you will play a pivotal role in driving Nike’s football brand strategy across the UK, with a strong focus on London.
 

Based in London, you’ll join the UK Country Marketing team, where sport, culture, and community intersect. Your role will bring Nike’s football vision to life through strategic campaigns, powerful storytelling, and on-the-ground activations that connect authentically with athletes, consumers, and cultural leaders.
 

You’ll adapt global campaigns for maximum local impact, ensuring Nike stands out in one of the world’s most passionate football markets.
 

As part of your role, you’ll also own the marketing relationship for some of our most high-profile assets within Nike’s rich portfolio of professional football partnerships.

Who You’ll Work With
 

In this role, you’ll be part of the broader football brand team and collaborate closely with functional partners across Sports Marketing, Brand Creative, Retail Marketing, Communications, Energy Marketing, and Social Community & Impact.
 

You’ll stay closely aligned with the EMEA Football team and, at times, collaborate with the Global Football team to ensure consistency and impact.
 

Who We’re Looking For
 

You’re a forward-thinking brand marketeer with a deep love for football. You know how to turn insights into ideas, and ideas into storytelling that resonates. You thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments and are ready to drive impact on both local and regional scales.
 

What you bring:

  • Proven track record in brand marketing roles requiring strong cross-functional collaboration
  • Experience in football marketing with a deep understanding of the UK football consumer
  • Experience working with professional athletes, clubs, or federations, with the ability to manage relationships effectively
  • Familiarity with the UK football retail environment, including working with retail partners
  • Demonstrated success in leading projects and aligning teams internally and externally
  • A personal connection to football culture and an understanding of its relevance on and off the pitch
  • A flexible, proactive mindset and comfort working in fast-moving, evolving environments
     

What You’ll Work On
 

Reporting to the Director of Brand Marketing Football, UK, you’ll be responsible for delivering Nike Football’s brand impact across the country.
 

You’ll lead the planning and execution of seasonal brand campaigns, from concept through to activation. You’ll bring energy and precision to product launches, football moments, and the work that keeps Nike Football at the forefront of the game.
 

Your work will connect Nike’s global football strategy to local audiences in ways that are authentic, meaningful, and forward-looking. You’ll manage cross-functional alignment, foster key partnerships, and ensure every execution reflects the voice of the UK football consumer while staying true to Nike’s broader brand direction.

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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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