Professional, Sports Marketing Athlete Experience EMEA

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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Who You’ll Work With

In this role, you will be a key member of the Sport Marketing team, collaborating closely with Sport Marketing and athletes teams to support EMEA athletes portfolio with dedicated support and services.

We are looking for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys building strong relationships, and is passionate about leveraging sports marketing to create impactful experiences to athletes.

You’ll work with a diverse team across the Geo, including close and daily partnership with EMEA Key Cities.

In this role, you will report directly into EMEA Sports Marketing Women Brand & Athlete Experience Director.

Who We Are Looking For

Nike Sports Marketing professionals play a crucial role in bridging the connection between the company and Nike-sponsored athletes, clubs, and federations worldwide. The Sports Marketing team partners with top athletes to gain valuable insights about current and future products, share inspiring stories about sport, and build long-lasting, meaningful relationships between the athletes and Nike. The Athlete Service team support athletes in their day-to-day to help them build their brand and increase their impact on and off the pitch. This position requires strong brand and athletes’ knowledge. The candidate will help providing exceptional services and experiences for athletes globally. We value diverse perspectives and welcome candidates who bring creativity, collaboration, and a passion for sports to help shape athletes’ profiles and future of Sports Marketing.

The Candidate Needs To Have

• Experience in Sports Marketing, Marketing or Brand Marketing. Previous work with athletes ecosystem or sport event is required.
• Strong knowledge of professional sports, athletes management and sport industry.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively and develop strong, trust-based relationships with diverse teams within a large matrix organization and large audience (athletes, agents, agencies).
• Interest for digital and new technology is preferred
• Skilled relationship builder both internally and externally, with strong cross-functional collaboration experience.
• Ability to manage numerous complex workstreams simultaneously; managing tight deadlines, multiple stakeholders and conflicting priorities.
• Skilled at engaging with diverse audiences, promoting teamwork, and maintaining positive, productive partnerships across the sports marketing landscape, including facilitating meetings and delivering presentations.
• Effective team member who positively influences peers, colleagues and the work environment
  
  

What You’ll Work On

• Support the development of Nike services strategy to EMEA athletes portfolio across sports and gender
• Improve and leverage communication on services offer to athletes’ roster to create bigger impact on athletes and Sports Marketing ecosystem
• Bring innovative and creative support to athletes to help them on and off the pitch
• Develop new tools (digital especially) and facilitate implementation of new process to maximize visibility of services strategy to athletes
• Provide Athlete Insights to help shape and refine the services proposition, using a brand tiering approach
• On the ground presence on Sports Marketing owned events and hospitalities during Global key sport moments
• Implement Sports Marketing strategies by building strong relationships within the team (Global, Geo, Cities) and across departments. You will collaborate closely with Sports Marketing reps and counterparts in cities on this position.
  
  

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, a casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring encouragement and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Job posting closes on 22nd April 2025.