WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a Lead Partner Representative to join the EMEA Football Specialty Team. You will be working on 11TS (Eleven Teamsports), one of the leading Football partners in EMEA. The candidate will have the authority to manage the E2E business to drive long term sustainable growth and should be able to strategically position the partner in our efforts to drive the differentiated FTB Marketplace of the future. You will bring a commercial, results driven & hands on mindset, the ability to build benchmark external partnerships, (partner) sales experience, experience with data (retail KPI’s) driven decision making, a passion to create the future of the FTB marketplace and a proven track record on cross-functional collaboration & relationship building. Football industry knowledge is a pre.
If you are passionate to drive the future of Nike Football, this is the moment to join the team!
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
You will be working in a dynamic environment with the key objective to drive long term sustainable growth. Typical tasks you will be performing are:
- Manage the partner and the marketplace: Ensure best presentation of stories and products at your account (digital & B&M) aligned with the Football Marketplace strategy.
- Contribute to net revenue growth and net contribution of your account by pro-actively managing the end to end business with your account (in-season and pre-season)
- Be the voice of the partner in the organization (EMEA & AGS) through CODE processes, product engagement sessions and other x-functional touchpoints (Global and EMEA)
- Build E2E seasonal plans driven by partner and marketplace expertise, meaning:Bottom up Buy-plans informed by retail sales KPI’s and seasonal initiativesAligning internally and externally on Product Needs and seasonal Partner Marketing intiatives
- Lead partners sell-ins: independently deliver a premium seasonal experience to partners that focuses on their needs and unlocks growth opportunities for Nike
- Navigate complexities of commercial partnership management through pro-active problem solving and keeping track on longer term strategic priorities
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
In this role, you will report to the Senior Manager, Football Specialty Sales (EHQ based). You will be based in our AGS office (Mainhausen, Germany) but play an important role driving x-functional alignment and collaboration both on EHQ as well as Territory level.
You are expected to drive a close and qualitative partnership with our partner (11TS, based in Germany) from a commercial standpoint but you are also expected to liaise across functions.
Functions you will be closely working with are: Merchandising, Marketing, Marketplace Supply Chain, Planning and other supportive functions.
WHAT YOU BRING
- Strong Partner Management Skills | you are comfortable leading strategic partners (relationship building, negotiation, forecasting, fore-sight approach)
- Cross Functional Leadership | Experience in leading Cross Functional work streams and business development projects
- Commercial & Results driven mindset | you show the ability to drive change and lead business decision to deliver against long term growth plans. You have a can-do mentality.
- Anticipative Approach | ability to balance and connect day-today operational tasks with strategic priorities
- Strong Communication Skills | you show the ability to elicit information, actively listen and verbalize ideas optimally (written and spoken)
- Organisation skills | abitility to organize and align seasonal and strategic (recurring) meetings involving internal and external stakeholders.
- Retail Metrics | proficiency in analysing retail metrics across B&M and digital.
- Football Industry | solid understanding of the Football industry, Football products and trends in the marketplace is a pre
- Presentation Skills | ability to prepare, plan and deliver clear and inspiring presentations in front of large groups.
- Travel | Ability to travel up to 20-25% of your time
Please Note - applications will be closed on 6th November 2026
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, 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 inspiration 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.
Skills Required
- Strong partner management skills, including relationship building, negotiation, forecasting, and strategic account leadership
- Experience leading cross-functional workstreams and business development projects
- Commercial, results-driven mindset with ability to drive business decisions and long-term growth
- Ability to balance day-to-day operational work with strategic priorities
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Strong organization skills for coordinating seasonal and strategic meetings
- Proficiency analyzing retail metrics across brick-and-mortar and digital channels
- Ability to prepare and deliver clear presentations to large groups
- Ability to travel up to 20–25% of the time
- Solid understanding of the football industry, football products, and marketplace trends
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
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What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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