Director, Energy Marketing NA

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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.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

In this role, you’ll serve on the Energy Marketing leadership team and report directly to the Senior Director of North America Energy Brand Marketing. You’ll partner with Key City and Global Energy Marketing teams and work cross-functionally with teams such as Sales, Merchandising, Sports-Led Brand Marketing teams, Sports Marketing, Digital, Paid Media, Retail Marketing, Entertainment & Celebrity to bring world-class plans to life. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR? 

We are looking for a creative, inclusive leader with a passion for youth and culture in North America. You bring bold ideas, a collaborative spirit, and a sharp instinct for identifying cultural opportunities that will inspire the next generation of athletes. You thrive in dynamic environments, seek diverse perspectives, and inspire teams to push boundaries while staying focus on brand impact. Success requires adaptive leadership, strategic thinking, and the ability to harness diverse perspectives to unlock new opportunities.

A successful candidate must clearly demonstrate and articulate their experience in the essential requirements listed below:

• 8-10 years of experience in brand and/or brand functional management, with a strong focus on cross-functional marketing.
• Bachelor Degree in Marketing or related field. Will accept any suitable combinations of education, experience and training.
• Experience as a people leader who can bring others along and establish a positive working environment.
• Experience in managing relationships with external partners. 
• Proven success in cultural marketing, particularly within fashion, art, design and streetwear communities, as well as a demonstrable understanding of the visionary consumer, and the nuances of North America culture and Nike's position within it.
• Exceptional communication, presentation and project management skills with wide range of stakeholders, brand and business.
• Strong aesthetic sensibility and ability to maintain cohesive brand presence across multiple channels.

• Highly collaborative, adaptable, and passionate about the role of sport in shaping culture. 

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

Overall, you will lead in creating and executing strategic end-to-end marketing plans for collaboration product launches & cultural moments, energize key brand sport initiatives, bring new ideas that push Nike in white spaces, and cultivate relationships with influential creatives, visionaries.

Specifically, you will be responsible for: 

• Building, developing, engaging and empowering a high-performing, diverse and agile marketing team 
• Facilitating and executing the Energy Marketing strategy in North America.
• Creating visionary marketing concepts aimed at pushing the intersections of sports and culture through creativity.
• Developing and executing marketing plans for Nike’s global collaborator portfolio in partnership with external creatives, retail partners and internal teams.

• Building strategic partnerships across fashion, art, design and streetwear to elevate Nike’s cultural footprint.

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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.