Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team. NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport.
Who You Will Work With
You will report directly to the Director of Elite Youth Basketball Sports Marketing and partner closely with Basketball Sports Marketing teammates and the broader Sports Marketing organization. You will also work with Basketball Brand, Product Innovation, Marketplace, and Product Merchandising teams to ensure Sports Marketing efforts support brand and business objectives.
Externally, you will work with athletes, key influencers, agents, event logistics, elite youth, high school, college, and WNBA team personnel.
Who We Are Looking For
As part of the North America Elite Youth Basketball Sports Marketing team, the Girls Basketball Sports Marketing Field Rep will execute the strategic vision for Elite Youth Basketball, identify talent, provide elite service, and develop and retain relationships. You will leverage your expertise to ensure that Basketball Sports Marketing, EYBL platforms, and programs have elite, high-character talent.
You will make recommendations and decisions to shape the future of Nike’s women’s basketball sports marketing portfolio, aligned to the strategy of the Basketball Sports Marketing team across professional and NIL. The ideal candidate is inclusive, collaborative, strategically minded, and highly effective, with the ability to operate and drive clarity in a dynamic environment through critical thinking and problem solving.
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing or a related field. Any suitable combination of education, experience, and training will be accepted.
- 5+ years of proven experience in Sports Marketing, Brand Marketing, or a closely related field preferred.
- Proven ability to develop meaningful relationships that drive and achieve business objectives in conventional and innovative ways.
- True passion, understanding, and interest in women’s basketball.
- Knowledge of the women’s basketball landscape across grassroots girls basketball, NCAA, and WNBA.
- Portfolio management and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision-making and communicate compellingly with internal and external partners.
- Enterprise thinking, end-to-end business knowledge, and organizational and operational excellence.
- Familiarity with Nike brand marketing and sports marketing functions preferred.
- Proficiency in MS Office, Keynote, and Nike systems preferred.
What You Will Work On
- Cultivate and maintain significant relationships and networks with athletes, agents, teams, and other industry strategic partners in the girls’ and women’s basketball community, as well as Nike Sports Marketing, Brand, and Business teams.
- Support the Girls’ Basketball Sports Marketing strategy, including day-to-day relationship management and talent identification to inform investment and divestment decisions for Nike’s athlete portfolio.
- Maintain updated athlete information and manage periodic updates to systems.
- Execute the budget with accountability for accurate forecasting and communication.
- Lead with collaboration and a growth mindset while remaining passionate about key priorities.
Additional Information
Nike offers accommodations throughout the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible interview locations, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed.
NIKE, Inc. offers a generous total rewards package, a casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an atmosphere for professional development. NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.