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.

NIKE, Inc. exists to innovate for athletes. Nike Sports Marketing professionals provide the vital linkage between the company and Nike-sponsored athletes, clubs and federations worldwide. Sports Marketing employees partner with premier athletes to collect insights about existing and future products, gather inspirational stories about sport and nurture long-term relationships between the athletes and the company. The team develops and executes sports marketing strategies, obtains endorsements and licensing agreements and serves as Nike ambassadors to the sports community worldwide. Their relationships build the foundation of Nike's product creation: Nike creates exceptional products because its employees listen to exceptional athletes.

Nike exists to innovate and serve athletes. Nike Sports Marketing professionals provide the vital linkage between the company and Nike-sponsored athletes, clubs and federations worldwide! Sports Marketing employees partner with premier athletes to collect insights about existing and future products, gather inspirational stories about sport, and nurture long-term relationships between the athletes and the company. The operations team brings Sports Marketing strategies to life by providing meaningful services & experiences to the best athletes and teams on the planet.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As our Sports Marketing Operations Specialist, you'll be responsible for centrally leading all aspects of the tactical end to end operations serving our geo's athletes and assets, ensuring contractual commitments are met and product intended for sports marketing use is purchased in full and delivered on time. Having exceptional communication and organizational skills, and the ability to handle competing priorities will be critical to success.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
In this role, you'll handle day to day operations from sales order creation through product delivery, and identify standard methodologies and opportunities for continual process improvements. In addition to maintaining orderbook health and supporting the rollout of tools and processes, you'll publish reports and provide analysis to influence business decisions and proactively bring up risks, manage adhoc product requests, and process export orders. Working closely with the extended APLA SM Ops team, you'll identify issues affecting SM demand planning, order management, and delivery of promo product; and you'll partner with SM territory teams to ensure issues are understood and resolved. You'll collaborate with Merchandising, Product, and Catalyst teams to understand seasonal priorities and confirm the orderbook is aligned to strategy. Your work will enable strategic and informed product buys, decreased orderbook volatility, and proactive issue resolution; resulting in the right product, at the right place, at the right time.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You'll report to the Director of APLA Sports Marketing Operations, and you'll work alongside a central APLA Sports Marketing Ops team to support territory sports marketing ops leads and reps. Collaboration with Global Sports Marketing, GSA, PTL, Merch, and Catalyst teams is critical to success.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• 2+ years of experience in Sports Marketing, MPO, Merchandising, or Product experience preferred
• Proficiency in SAP, Excel, and MMX
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organization and time management skills
• Ability to work independently and resourcefully
• Capable of communicating effectively with people from different cultures and/or backgrounds.

ENTRYLEADER: Be Empowered to Grow within Nike and Create the Future

Nike requires all applicants for this position to be vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of hire, unless otherwise required by law. As an equal opportunity employer, Nike will make accommodations to individuals who cannot be vaccinated in accordance with applicable law.

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.