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.

　　Sports Director-NIKE USA Inc., Los Angeles, CA. Develop strategic plans to ensure the continued successful growth and profitability. Conduct environmental scans, organizational positioning analyses and other studies. Identify, investigate, evaluate and negotiate acquisitions, licensing opportunities and strategic business alliances that are in line with the organization's long-range goals. Drive a planning process in which all gates and dates are clearly understood. Monitor factors that would indicate the need for redirection of strategy. Lead the process of developing strategic initiatives and objectives for the current year. Inform the overall shape of men's basketball sports marketing portfolio, aligned to the vision and strategy of the brand and business. Leverage sports marketing men's basketball teams, athletes, and partnerships to drive growth, while maximizing and modernizing contractual rights. Anticipate internal and external business challenges and regulatory issues. Recommend process, product or service improvements. Identify relevant measures and drive accountability for on-going performance against business and strategic objectives by preparing for and help leading quarterly business review process. Up to 50% travel is required. Telecommuting is available from anywhere in the U.S., except from SD, VT, and WV.

　　Applicant must have a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations and 5 years of progressive post-baccalaureate experience in the job offered or a marketing-related occupation. Experience must include:

　　Sports marketing management;Program management;Project management;Market research;Global product strategy;Account management;Marketplace operations; andTalent identification.

　　OR

　　Must have No Degree and 7 years of experience in the job offered or a marketing-related occupation. Experience must include:

　　Sports marketing management;Program management;Project management;Market research;Global product strategy;Account management;Marketplace operations; andTalent identification.

　　Rate of Pay: $190,008.00 to $235,400.00 per year

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　　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.

　　Benefits

　　Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.