WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Reporting into the Senior Director, Asia Pacific and Latin America (APLA) Jordan Brand Marketing, based at Nike’s World Headquarters in Portland, Oregon, this role will be based in Tokyo, Japan and works in close partnership with Japan Marketing, APLA Geo Marketing, and Global Jordan Brand teams. The Senior Manager leads and develops teams across Streetwear Brand Marketing, Sport Brand Marketing, Energy Brand Marketing, and Brand Creative, while collaborating closely with Merchandising, Marketplace, Integrated Retail Marketing, Digital, Integrated Media, Sports Marketing, Communications, Operations, and external agency partners to deliver integrated brand impact.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This role calls for a bold, culturally fluent brand leader who will shape and accelerate Jordan Brand in Japan. The Senior Manager is a strategic and creative storyteller with a deep understanding of Japanese culture, sport, and streetwear, and the ability to translate global brand vision into locally resonant, consumer-led marketing. They bring strong judgment, thrive in ambiguity, and lead with clarity, empathy, and intent.
This leader is both visionary and operational — equally comfortable setting long-term brand direction and driving disciplined execution. They are an inclusive people leader who inspires teams, develops talent, and builds trust across functions and geographies. With strong influence and executive presence, they navigate complex stakeholder environments while delivering meaningful cultural and commercial impact.
- Minimum 8–9 years of progressive experience in brand marketing or consumer marketing
- Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- Proven senior leadership experience managing managers and multi-disciplinary teams within matrixed, global organizations
- Experience leading integrated, full-funnel brand marketing strategies across multiple channels
- Demonstrated ability to manage agencies, budgets, and complex stakeholder environments with strong operational rigor
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Japanese
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will own and lead the Jordan Brand Marketing strategy in Japan, driving integrated, full-funnel brand plans that connect culture, product, and storytelling. You will translate global and APLA priorities into locally relevant expressions, while guiding multiple marketing disciplines to deliver distinctive, consumer-led impact.
- Lead the Jordan Brand Marketing strategy in Japan across Streetwear, Sport, Energy, and Brand Creative
- Translate Global and APLA Jordan strategies into culturally authentic, locally resonant plans
- Drive annual, seasonal, and always-on brand marketing plans across digital, retail, media, and cultural platforms
- Develop, inspire, and manage senior marketing leaders and their teams
- Partner cross-functionally to connect brand storytelling with product strategy, marketplace priorities, and consumer journeys
- Oversee agency relationships, budgets, timelines, and operational excellence
- Measure success through brand strength, cultural relevance, consumer engagement, and commercial outcomes
Skills Required
- Minimum 8-9 years of progressive experience in brand marketing or consumer marketing
- Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field
- Proven senior leadership experience managing managers and teams within global organizations
- Experience leading integrated brand marketing strategies across multiple channels
- Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Japanese
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
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Why Work With Us
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