WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

At Nike, we are committed to inspiring and innovating for every Athlete* in the world. We believe performance is at the core of every athlete’s journey, and we aim to deliver a world-class service and experience that enhances how athletes train, compete, and recover.

 As the Director of Running Sports Marketing – NA & APLA, you will lead & drive the strategy of our NA & APLA Professional Athlete Portfolio.  You will do so in close partnership with the Running Sports Marketing Business Director and your Europe & Africa Athlete Director counterpart to help build the world’s #1 Athlete portfolio.  You will lead process and set direction for NA and APLA Field Reps in the day-to-day work of seeking, signing & servicing our NA & APLA portfolio as well as manage associated budgets & strategic plans & key relationships. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

This role calls for a high-performing, relationship-driven individual with a unique blend of running industry knowledge and strategic business acumen.  You bring a deep understanding of the sport of Running/T&F, you are comfortable and thrive in fast-paced environments, and are passionate about delivering game-changing athlete experiences for the next generation of professional T&F athletes.  

• Bachelor's degree in sports marketing or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

• 8-10 years industry experience preferred

• 5+ years people management is preferred

• Excellent portfolio of accomplishments for leading complex & highly visible projects

• High level of understanding how to work alongside and manage high-profile relationships

• Excellent communication and relationship management skills with the ability to present and communicate to senior leaders

• Established relationships & tenured experience in Running is highly preferred

• Innate ability to communicate and work across all geos, languages, and cultures while welcoming diversity of thought

• Proven track record of managing against a budget, creating tracking tools, and providing leadership updates on status

• Project development process knowledge (mainly Keynote, Excel, and Air Table) preferred

• Proven ability to prioritize workloads, adapt to product calendars, and engage diverse teams to drive towards a common goal

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

In this role, you will sit as a member of our Running Sports Marketing leadership team.  The key deliverables you will own and drive will be:

Leading the Team

• Drive the planning and goal setting of Nike’s Performance Excellence (PE) process and developmental plans for your team of Field Reps.

Athlete Portfolio

• Own & Drive Athlete Seek & Sign process based on aligned Metrics & KPIs

• Assist & influence athlete integration plans with Brand and Business partners

• Drive monthly athlete reviews in partnership with Field Reps and other necessary internal stakeholders

Master the Fundamentals:

• Develop an integrated strategy to inform invest/divest decisions. Close partnership with VP Running / T&F, Director Europe & Africa, Business Director and Field Reps.

• Continuously look to improve our process around operations to ensure our athletes have a world class experience with the Nike Brand. 

• Monthly review of strategic plans to ensure accuracy.

• Monthly review and reporting on the budget to the Running/T&F leadership team.

Build Strong Relationships:

• Stay informed on current industry news and share information with team.

• Continue to build and maintain strong relationships with agents, coaches and other industry partners. Attend external meetings where necessary to build on those relationships.

• Lead the integration and collaboration efforts with North America and APLA Running Brand and business teams a partners. 

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.