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.

NIKE, Inc. exists to innovate for athletes. Nike Sports Marketing professionals provide the vital linkage between the company and Nike-sponsored athletes, clubs and federations worldwide. Sports Marketing employees partner with premier athletes to collect insights about existing and future products, gather inspirational stories about sport and nurture long-term relationships between the athletes and the company. The team develops and executes sports marketing strategies, obtains endorsements and licensing agreements and serves as Nike ambassadors to the sports community worldwide. Their relationships build the foundation of Nike’s product creation: Nike creates exceptional products because its employees listen to exceptional athletes.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As part of our North America Sports Marketing, Olympic Sports Olympics & Paralympics team, the Account Specialist will be the heart and soul of what we do in Sports Marketing. The candidate will play a critical role servicing our Olympic & Paralympic partners athletes and teams as well as supporting teammates within Sports Marketing.

As with all jobs in Sports Marketing, solid communication skills, both written and verbal, will be foundational to the Account Specialist role. Ability to support teammates while prioritizing multiple competing tasks and requests will be key to success. The candidate is a self-starter who will manage these priorities quickly and efficiently, but will know when to elevate an issue for support as needed.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sports Marketing or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• 2+ years' account/project management and internal/external relationship management experience.
• Excellent 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 and Excel
• Ability to manage high profile communication and contractual obligations
• Ability to juggle multiple time sensitive (both macro and micro) priorities and communicate bad news when necessary
• True passion, understanding and interest in servicing athletes.
• Ability to travel up to 15% of the time

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

You will serve as one of the key faces of service and first points of contact for our entire Olympic & Paralympic portfolio.

Responsibilities include: relationship building, managing product orders, product forecasting, contractual maintenance, and overall program metrics. You will ensure our partners have the right product at the right time across Apparel, Footwear and Equipment.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Olympics & Paralympics Account Specialist will partner closely with the NASM Olympics/Paralympics Director and Field Reps in providing the highest level of service. In addition, the Account Specialist will collaborate with Ops, Brand Experience, Athlete Experience, Merchandising, and Brand Marketing and Global Sport Apparel. Establishing and maintaining cross-functional relationships will be critical to success.

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.