Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, push boundaries, and redefine what is possible. The company seeks people who can grow, think, dream, and create. Its culture thrives on diversity, rewards imagination, and values every voice. NIKE looks for achievers, leaders, and visionaries who bring their skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As Senior Professional, Athlete Services & Experiences UK&I (Grade 35), this role leads the strategy and execution of athlete services across the UK & Ireland Sports Marketing portfolio. The role partners closely with Sports Marketing Representatives, EMEA Athlete Services teams, and key cross-functional stakeholders to create premium athlete experiences that strengthen relationships and help athletes perform at their highest potential. This position reports to the UK&I Sports Marketing Athlete Development & Services Manager.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The successful candidate demonstrates the following experience and capabilities:
Experience working with elite athletes and within high-performance environments.
Proven ability to develop and execute athlete servicing strategies that drive impact.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
Excellent stakeholder management skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration.
Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
Experience managing budgets and making strategic investment decisions.
Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
Passion for sport, athlete performance, and delivering exceptional athlete service.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
Athlete Services Strategy & Performance
Lead the UK&I Athlete Services strategy, aligning priorities with business and athlete needs.
Drive athlete performance services through the London NSRL, ensuring a world-class service model.
Gather and translate athlete insights into actions that elevate the athlete experience.
Shape and deliver premium athlete experiences and visits at Nike UK Headquarters.
Contribute to the ongoing development and evolution of the UK&I athlete tiering framework.
Athlete Product Experience
Lead seasonal athlete seeding plans and define servicing priorities across the athlete portfolio.
Drive athlete styling and gifting strategies that reflect athlete insights and brand priorities.
Deliver premium product experiences that strengthen athlete relationships and build brand affinity.
Athlete Engagement & Experiences
Build and execute plans that connect athletes to key sport, brand, and cultural moments.
Partner with EMEA Athlete Services teams to deliver locally relevant and impactful experiences.
Create meaningful engagements that deepen athletes’ connection to Nike and its purpose.
Leadership & Operations
Lead, coach, and inspire teammates within the Athlete Development & Services team.
Build strong partnerships with Sports Marketing Representatives to deepen athlete understanding and identify opportunities.
Manage athlete services budgets and make informed investment decisions that maximize impact.
Drive operational excellence across athlete servicing processes, tools, and ways of working.
Application deadline: August 13, 2026.
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.
