Lead Professional, Sports Marketing, College Field Rep

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.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As a College Sports Marketing Field Rep, you’ll work closely with the entire College Sports Marketing team.  You’ll report to the Director of College Sports Marketing, and work with internal partners across all Sports.  Additionally, you will represent Nike to external partners including College Equipment Managers, Coaches, and other Athletic Department Staff.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As part of our College Sports Marketing team, the Lead Professional Field Rep will be responsible for directly servicing a portfolio of key NCAA Division 1 college partnerships and collegiate sports programs. You will provide field rep service and manage relationships with equipment managers, coaches, athletes, and athletic department staff across the college sports marketing partnership portfolio. You will leverage your deep knowledge of the unique and complex college landscape and passion for college sports. Your passion for college sports and deep Nike product knowledge will help us serve our college partners in a premium way.

• Open to work in Beaverton, OR in a portfolio appropriately positioned city for Highly Experienced Candidates
• 5+ years combined experience with increasing responsibility in the following areas: Sports Marketing, Sports Administration, Marketing, Advertising, Retail Sales and/or Product Management
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• Strong and positive people/relationships skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including meeting facilitation and presentations
• Ability to travel 30% of the time

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

In your Field Rep role, you'll directly manage NIKE’s outfitting of the best college portfolio in the world. You'll service the top collegiate Olympic sports programs, ensuring that product, service and all partner needs are met. You’ll utilize footwear, apparel and equipment expertise to educate partners and to ensure proper execution. You’ll develop deep, influential relationships with equipment managers, coaches and athletic department staff. Additionally, you will help bring to life athlete and partner service strategies at key events NCAA events.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Primary contact for equipment managers, secondary contact for coaches, athletic department staff, etc. for multiple college partners
• Product expert and conduit across multiple product categories and functions, including footwear, uniforms, apparel, gloves, equipment, and accessories
• Collaborate with NIKE and licensee product teams from brief through final design review
• Manage uniform creation and redesign or chassis cadence across Promo, Hybrid and TEAM Builder resources
• Manage product samples, product size-sets and sell-in for new product innovation

• Work with NIKE licensees to service multiple sports or products - JR286 (gloves, accessories, equipment), APS (volleyball, wrestling, rowing, fencing), Paramount (headwear), Fanatics/BCS (apparel), and S.P. (hockey)
• Facilitate product testing and athlete feedback
• Lead apparel artwork and logo approvals
• TEAM product expert for non-promo schools or promo product supplements    
• Serve as the issue management and troubleshooting expert and point of contact. Communicate regularly with partners on seasonal initiatives, issues, special requests, etc. 
• Strong knowledge base of seasonal apparel buys and Gameday order windows.  
• Develop strong working relationships with coaches, players, equipment managers, trainers, team

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.