Nike Sportswear is where culture meets community. As Lead Professional, Account Marketing, Sportswear Specialty, you’ll shape how that connection comes to life across partners and channels - driving campaigns that inspire and resonate throughout EMEA.

Who you’ll work with

This role reports directly to the Director, Account Marketing, Sportswear Partners. You’ll collaborate extensively across multiple departments and functions, including the Sportswear & Energy cross-functional team, Sportswear & Energy brand teams, Brand Creative, Sports Marketing, City cross-functional teams, and the external Account Marketing 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 Nike Sportswear’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 Nike Sportswear, especially in the realms of community and culture. You’re recognised as an innovator, a forward-thinking problem solver, a self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset 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’ll work on

In this role, you’ll become an integral member of the account marketing team dedicated to Sportswear Specialty. You’ll collaborate closely with the Nike Sportswear brand and cross-functional account teams to drive seasonal initiatives and craft marketing strategies that align with Nike’s brand and business priorities.

You’ll lead seasonal planning, guide briefs through creative and brand teams, and ensure Nike’s standards show up consistently across every consumer touchpoint. You’ll design storytelling initiatives that elevate consumer experiences, strengthen relationships with partners, and amplify Nike Sportswear’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.
• Building and sustaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including 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 bring

• Experience as a brand marketer with a consumer-first mindset.
• Passion for Nike Sportswear, community, and culture.
• Innovative, forward-thinking problem solver and strategic connector.
• Proactive collaborator with a positive, solution-oriented attitude.
• A self-starter with an entrepreneurial mindset who is comfortable 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.

DEADLINE = 14/01/2026 EOD