Senior Director, Sports Marketing, Running/Track & Field (NA & APLA)

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As Senior Director, Sports Marketing, Running/Track & Field (NA & APLA), you will be the senior leader and central connector across brand, business, and sport. You will lead Nike’s North America and APLA athlete portfolio, partnering closely with Geo GMs and cross‑functional leaders. You will serve as the primary point of contact for external agents and partners. You will work day‑to‑day with the Global Running/T&F Business Director and Athlete Development Director and report to the VP of Global Running & Training Sports Marketing.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As the Senior Director, Sports Marketing, Running/Track & Field – NA & APLA, you will lead & drive the strategy of our NA & APLA Professional Athlete Portfolio.  You will do so in close partnership with a x-functional team of experts & counterpart to help build the world’s #1 Athlete portfolio.  You will lead process and set direction for NA and APLA Field Reps in the day-to-day work of seeking, signing & servicing our NA & APLA portfolio as well as manage associated budgets, strategic plans & key relationships. 

• 15+ years related & relevant industry experience highly preferred
• 7+ years people management highly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent combination of education, experience or training.
• Established relationships & tenured experience in Running are highly preferred.
• Excellent portfolio of accomplishments for leading complex & highly visible projects.
• High level of understanding how to work alongside and manage high-profile relationships.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills with the ability to present and communicate to senior leaders
• Innate ability to communicate and work across all geos, languages, and cultures while welcoming diversity of thought.
• Proven track record of managing against a budget, creating tracking tools, and providing leadership updates on status.
• Project development process knowledge (mainly Keynote, Excel, and Air Table)
• Proven ability to prioritize workloads, adapt in real time, engage and influence diverse x-functional teams to drive towards a common goal.
• Up to 25% international and domestic travel required.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

In this role, you will sit as a member of our Running Sports Marketing leadership team.  The key deliverables you will own and drive will be:

Fosters Effective Teamwork.

• Building cohesive teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
• Lead with confidence, courage, and compassion. 
• Drive the planning and goal setting of Nike’s Performance Excellence (PE) process and developmental plans for your team of Field Reps.

Thinks Strategically.

• Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
• Develop an integrated strategy to inform invest/divest decisions. Close partnership with VP Running / T&F, Director Europe & Africa, Business Director and Field Reps.
• Continuously look to improve our process around operations to ensure our athletes have a world class experience with the Nike Brand. 
• Monthly review of strategic plans to ensure accuracy.
• Monthly review and reporting on the budget to the Running/T&F leadership team.

Achieves Results.

• Consistently achieving lasting results against shared priorities, even under difficult circumstances. 
• Own & Drive Athlete Seek & Sign process based on aligned Metrics & KPIs
• Assist & influence athlete integration plans with Brand and Business partners
• Drive monthly athlete reviews in partnership with Field Reps and other necessary internal stakeholders

Builds Networks.

• Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside of the organization. 

• Stay informed on current industry news and share information with team.
• Continue to build and maintain strong relationships with agents, coaches and other industry partners. Attend external meetings where necessary to build on those relationships.
• Lead the integration and collaboration efforts with North America and APLA Running Brand and business teams a partners. 

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.