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, its about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As part of our North America Womens Basketball Sports Marketing team, the Womens Basketball Field Rep will complete the strategic vision for NA Womens Basketball, elevating athlete service, athlete integration, and development of our Womens Basketball Portfolio. Youll leverage athlete and industry insights and partner with the brand and business to develop marketing plans, while ensuring product, service, marketing, and contractual fulfillments are met for all athletes and partners.
You will also make recommendations and decisions to shape the future of our Womens basketball sports marketing portfolio, aligned to the vision and strategy of the Womens Basketball Sports Marketing team, across professional and NIL! The ideal candidate will be an inclusive, collaborative, strategically minded, highly effective teammate and be able to operate and drive clarity in a dynamic environment through critical thinking and problem-solving.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
Cultivate and maintain significant relationships and networks with athletes, agents, teams, and other industry strategic partners within the Womens Basketball community, as well as Nike Sports Marketing, Brand, and Business teams.
Support Womens Basketball Sports Marketing strategy, including day-to-day relationship management, talent identification to inform invest/divest decisions for athlete portfolio, and the successful negotiation of endorsement contracts.
Partner with cross-functional internal partners to ensure our Womens Basketball partnerships align to strategic product, business, and marketplace priorities, and Nike garners maximum value from our athlete partnerships.
Maintain updated athlete information and manage periodic updates to systems.
Complete the budget with accountability around accurate forecasting and communication.
Lead with collaboration, a growth mindset, and remain passionate about key priorities.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will report to the Director of Womens Basketball Sports Marketing, work alongside the broader Basketball Sports Marketing team, and partner closely with various Sports Marketing Womens leaders. Additionally, you will work with Basketball Brand, Product Innovation, Marketplace, and Product Merchandising teams to ensure Sports Marketing efforts are in service of brand and business objectives. Externally you will work with athletes, agents, and team personnel among others.

WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelors degree or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
5+ plus years proven experience in Sports Marketing, Brand Marketing, or closely related field
Ability to develop meaningful relationships that drive and achieve business objectives in conventional and innovative ways
True passion, understanding, and interest in Womens Basketball
Knowledge of the Womens Basketball landscape across Grassroots Girls Basketball, NCAA, and WNBA
Portfolio management, critical thinking and negotiation skills
Ability to exercise independent judgment and decision making and communicate in a compelling manner to internal/external partners
Enterprise thinking, end-to-end business knowledge, and organizational and operational excellence
Familiarity with the brand marketing and sports marketing functions at NIKE
Established network of athlete, agent, mentor, and industry contacts
Proficiency in MS Office, Keynote, and Nike systems

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.
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.