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.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
As the Senior Manager for Brand Initiatives & Kids, you will collaborate with teammates across Nike to create bold, innovative ways to inspire and connect with athletes* through sport and culture. You will report directly to the Sr. Director of Marketing for Nike Southeast Asia & India (SEA&I) and serve as a key member of the SEA&I Marketing Leadership Team.
You will partner daily with cross-functional teammates in Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Asia-Pacific Latin America (APLA). Your team will include a Lead, Brand Initiatives & Kids, who will report directly to you.
To build integrated plans, you will work closely with internal and external partners across Geography, Territory and City Teams, Brand Marketing, Brand Creative, Integrated Media, Retail Marketing, Digital Marketing, Energy Marketing, Communications, Sports Marketing, Brand Planning & Operations, Marketplace, Merchandising, Sales, Finance, Operations, Legal, and agency/event partners.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a dynamic Senior Manager of Brand Marketing based in Singapore to lead our Brand Initiatives & Kids team in Southeast Asia and India (SEA&I). This individual will play a pivotal role in executing some of Nike’s most impactful global campaigns and shaping the Nike brand with a focus on Cricket, Basketball, and Nike Kids marketing.
To thrive in this role, you must be an innovative storyteller who values visionary thinking, teamwork, and imagination to foster an inclusive culture. A passion for sport, relentless curiosity about the consumer, and belief in Nike’s brand vision are essential.
You will lead a cross-functional marketing team, build brand strategy, and drive end-to-end integrated marketing plans. A deep understanding of Cricket and Basketball, combined with knowledge of sport, athletes, and youth culture in SEA&I, is critical.
Bachelor’s Degree
8+ years of experience in brand management, consumer marketing, or related fields within sports, consumer brands, digital/streaming platforms, or creative agencies; 2 years additional experience in lieu of a degree.
Genuine passion and knowledge for training, wellness, and sport.
Ability to think strategically, lead initiatives, manage project teams and timelines, and influence effectively.
Strong information-seeking skills with the ability to balance creativity and operational excellence in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.
A team-first mentality with a commitment to coaching and mentoring others. Deep appreciation for collaboration, cultural nuances, and excellence in people skills.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
In this role, you will partner with Nike leaders across Southeast Asia, India, and Asia-Pacific Latin America to deliver impactful global and local brand initiatives, focusing primarily on Cricket, Basketball, and Kids. You’ll drive integrated marketing strategies, build consumer experiences, oversee campaigns, manage budgets, and lead a high-performing marketing team to maximize brand engagement and business growth.
Partner with Nike leaders in SEA&I and APLA to plan and execute global brand initiatives, localizing and extending campaigns using key marketing levers.
Lead Cricket initiatives, including long-term corporate strategy, marketing campaigns, and activations in collaboration with the India team.
Guide Basketball initiatives, brand strategy, campaigns, and activations with the Philippines team.
Drive territory and city-specific projects to enhance consumer experiences and accelerate brand engagement and growth opportunities.
Direct consumer brand strategy for Cricket, Basketball, and Kids, leading your team to execute priority brand concepts and create clear, inspiring briefs for marketing functions.
Gain consumer insights, identify tension points and trends, and integrate products into marketing initiatives.
Oversee the development of seasonal campaigns, manage asset creation and distribution across multiple channels.
Author integrated marketing plans, foster external relationships to extend brand influence, and generate positive word-of-mouth.
Lead the end-to-end marketing process, inspire collaboration through presentations and meetings, and communicate with confidence.
Coach and mentor the Lead role, ensuring growth and development through Nike’s performance management process.
Plan and manage budgets with the operations team to maximize resources and deliver on time.
Measure success by tracking improvements in brand strength, consumer engagement, and business growth.
Note: At Nike, we're committed to providing a fair and transparent application process for all applicants. Nike does not charge candidates any fees for recruitment or applications.
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.