Lead, Government & Public Affairs – East China

We are seeking an experienced Government & Public Affairs professional to support Nike’s engagement with provincial and local governments across East China, with a particular focus on Jiangsu.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 8–10 years of relevant experience in government affairs, public affairs, or a related field.
• Experience working for multinational companies, ideally in the consumer goods and/or retail sectors.
• Demonstrated ability to translate government engagement into tangible business value, including policy support, resources, or funding opportunities.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• Excellent storytelling, communication, and executive writing skills.
• Fluency in Mandarin and English.

Preferred Experience

• Experience engaging local government stakeholders and navigating provincial or municipal government priorities.
• Experience identifying and securing government funding, incentives, or policy support.
• Knowledge of Nike’s organizational matrix, ways of working, and culture.

What You’ll Work On

• Manage and deepen relationships with provincial and local government counterparts across East China, especially in Jiangsu.
• Support the continuity of Nike CLC operations and related supply chain priorities.
• Enable marketing and marketplace activities in East China through on-site government affairs support and effective storytelling.
• Identify opportunities to support business growth and sales priorities through government engagement and resources.
• Build partnerships with Sports, Marketplace, Marketing, Sports Marketing, Supply Chain, and Communications teams.

Why This Role Matters

This role strengthens government trust, mitigates local policy and operational risks, and helps unlock support for Nike’s priority business initiatives across Greater China.

NIKE, Inc. offers a generous total rewards package, a casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and professional development opportunities. NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.