Professional, Sports Marketing, Jordan Brand
Nike, Inc.
Beaverton, Oregon, United States, VT, 05401
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Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and audacious design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.
Who We Are Looking For
Here at Jordan, we exist to unleash the Michael Jordan in everyone. The Greatest of All Time is looking for another teammate that is consumer driven and a savvy-rule-breaking-genius.
We are seeking an All-Star motivated to do the best work of their career on a hard-working team in an exploding business! Required is a by-any-means possible approach, a team-first attitude, and someone who thrives in the yet-to-be-defined. Were looking for someone who has a thirst for learning and for doing great things. Only those passionate about Jordan Brand and doing the best work of their career need apply.
As our Jordan Brand Sports Marketing Account Specialist, you'll play a major role in our Sports Marketing and athlete services processes. We will look to your expertise to handle select athletes and team assets while being accountable for the day-to-day service, budget management, product allocations, and delivery of goods! The assets which you'll be directly responsible for will be those with the highest level of visibility and service needs.
What You Will Work On
With your advanced knowledge of Nike systems and products, we will look for you to lead the end-to-end contractual obligations with assigned partners. You will be responsible for financial tracking, daily communication to the asset(s), ensuring that Nike's Sports Marketing contractual agreements are satisfied and that the right product is received at the right place, at the right time, and within budget. You'll assist internally with communicating team needs and requirements, feedback, and overall service & relational specifics. In this role, expectations are to ensure logistics and contractual obligations between Nike and professional athletes & teams are met, while ensuring that their product insights and feedback are shared across the variety of functions within Jordan Brand.
Who You Will Work With
You will report to our Manager, Athlete Services & Special Projects while working across the Jordan matrix. Daily communication with our Jordan Sports Marketing field representatives to help with product selections, brand activations, and overall athlete services will be critical to your success in this role and our success as a team.
What you bring
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in Business, Sports Marketing or related field
3+ years successful experience in Sports Marketing/marketing or talent/production management function building and demonstrating key relationships to drive business and/marketing strategies.
3+ years' account or project management experience
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentations, including PowerPoint presentations, Excel and MS Office experience, as well as experience with Mac Keynote presentations.
Proficient in SAP is critical
Understanding of Jordan Brand products, the apparel product development process, and the sports and fitness industry
Ability to handle high profile communication and contractual obligations
Shown ability to effectively manage budgeted product allotment
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide range of partners including product engineers, finance, operations, field staff, brand marketing, communications and program administrators
Ability to prioritize multiple time sensitive (both macro and micro) priorities and communicate bad news when necessary
Strong attention to detail
True passion, understanding and interest in professional sports
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Who We Are Looking For
Here at Jordan, we exist to unleash the Michael Jordan in everyone. The Greatest of All Time is looking for another teammate that is consumer driven and a savvy-rule-breaking-genius.
We are seeking an All-Star motivated to do the best work of their career on a hard-working team in an exploding business! Required is a by-any-means possible approach, a team-first attitude, and someone who thrives in the yet-to-be-defined. Were looking for someone who has a thirst for learning and for doing great things. Only those passionate about Jordan Brand and doing the best work of their career need apply.
As our Jordan Brand Sports Marketing Account Specialist, you'll play a major role in our Sports Marketing and athlete services processes. We will look to your expertise to handle select athletes and team assets while being accountable for the day-to-day service, budget management, product allocations, and delivery of goods! The assets which you'll be directly responsible for will be those with the highest level of visibility and service needs.
What You Will Work On
With your advanced knowledge of Nike systems and products, we will look for you to lead the end-to-end contractual obligations with assigned partners. You will be responsible for financial tracking, daily communication to the asset(s), ensuring that Nike's Sports Marketing contractual agreements are satisfied and that the right product is received at the right place, at the right time, and within budget. You'll assist internally with communicating team needs and requirements, feedback, and overall service & relational specifics. In this role, expectations are to ensure logistics and contractual obligations between Nike and professional athletes & teams are met, while ensuring that their product insights and feedback are shared across the variety of functions within Jordan Brand.
Who You Will Work With
You will report to our Manager, Athlete Services & Special Projects while working across the Jordan matrix. Daily communication with our Jordan Sports Marketing field representatives to help with product selections, brand activations, and overall athlete services will be critical to your success in this role and our success as a team.
What you bring
Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience, in Business, Sports Marketing or related field
3+ years successful experience in Sports Marketing/marketing or talent/production management function building and demonstrating key relationships to drive business and/marketing strategies.
3+ years' account or project management experience
Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentations, including PowerPoint presentations, Excel and MS Office experience, as well as experience with Mac Keynote presentations.
Proficient in SAP is critical
Understanding of Jordan Brand products, the apparel product development process, and the sports and fitness industry
Ability to handle high profile communication and contractual obligations
Shown ability to effectively manage budgeted product allotment
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with a wide range of partners including product engineers, finance, operations, field staff, brand marketing, communications and program administrators
Ability to prioritize multiple time sensitive (both macro and micro) priorities and communicate bad news when necessary
Strong attention to detail
True passion, understanding and interest in professional sports
Ability to travel up to 25% of the time
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.