Senior Professional, Sports Marketing - Running & Training LATAM (Temporary 3 Months)

Who You'll Work With

You will work across key stakeholders of brand marketing, communications and GEO to foster communication, alignment and activation. You will also work with external stakeholders such as athletes, agents and key partners from the fitness industry to reshape the athlete portfolio, boost activation and secure the best assets to bring strategies to life. You will report directly to the Sports Marketing Director for LATAM.

Who We Are Looking For

• Passion for sport and deep connection to the Running and Training landscape in Mexico, with a strong understanding of athletes, communities, coaches, creators and the cultural forces shaping these sports.
• Strong relationship-building skills and a hands-on approach, with the ability to build trust with internal and external partners and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strategic thinking combined with strong execution, including the ability to identify and develop athlete and talent opportunities and connect Sports Marketing assets to broader brand and business priorities.
• 5+ years of experience in Sports Marketing, Athlete Marketing, Talent Management, Brand Marketing or a related field.
• Strong knowledge of the Mexican sports landscape, particularly Running and/or Training.
• Experience managing relationships with athletes, talent, agents, managers or external partners.
• Experience with athlete and talent contracts, negotiations, rights, deliverables and relationship management.
• Strong project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration skills and experience working with multiple internal stakeholders.
• Strong business judgment, problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic and highly collaborative environment.
• Passion for sport, athletes and consumers, an understanding of how sport connects with culture, and the ability to turn relationships and insights into meaningful opportunities for the brand.

What You'll Work On

You will help drive the Sports Marketing strategy and execution across both categories while ensuring continuity and excellence across the athlete and talent portfolio.

• Manage and strengthen relationships with athletes, coaches, agents, managers, communities and key partners across Running and Training.
• Manage the existing athlete and talent portfolio, ensuring contractual obligations, product needs, appearances and key deliverables are executed effectively.
• Support athlete and talent contracting, negotiations, renewals and portfolio management in partnership with Legal, Finance and other internal teams.
• Connect Sports Marketing assets with Brand, Communications, Digital, Marketplace and Category teams to maximize their impact across key business priorities.
• Identify opportunities to activate athletes and talent across campaigns, product launches, races, sporting moments, events, experiences and content.
• Work with cross-functional teams to create cohesive plans.
• Ensure best-in-class athlete servicing, including product management and support around key competitions and brand moments.
• Track performance, capture learnings and provide visibility on key initiatives, opportunities and portfolio development.
• Ensure clear documentation and continuity of key projects, relationships and processes throughout the temporary assignment.

About Nike

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.