Senior Manager, Partner Marketing, Men's NSW in NETHERLANDS

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.'s storytellers, Marketing and Communication sets the brand tone. A creative force of specialists tell Nike's stories of innovation and sport through advertising, brand strategy, digital engagement and product presentation. Using channels ranging from retail stores to social media, Marketing & Communication teams connect the science and art of Nike innovations to the hearts and minds of athletes around the world.

You will report to the Director, Partner Marketing, Men's NSW and work alongside teams of other (Senior) Partner Marketing Managers, Lead Professionals, and Specialists with a focus on either Fields of Play or specific Partners. You will partner with the EMEA Consumer Construct Brand teams and work closely with the EMEA and Global Retail and Partner Marketing teams on strategic and creative direction. Within the partner space, the marketplace Field of Play squads -which include cross-functional representation across merchandising, planning and partner management- will be your daily connection to the Partner business. For planning and execution of the seasonal marketing campaigns and storytelling, you will collaborate with account executives, Nike city teams, partner marketing staff, and agency resources.

We are hiring for a Senior Manager Partner Marketing position, focusing on the Men's NSW Fields of Play. This role will be responsible for leading a team and setting the Partner Marketing strategic direction within the Fields of Play across the strategic partners in the Nike Partner Marketplace.

The ideal candidate is a strategic marketeer with a strong understanding of brand, retail and digital marketing, who brings a deep passion for sport, sportswear and youth culture. You thrive in a high-pace, evolving environment and excel at dealing with complexity and change as an empathetic team leader.

Key Skills:

• Proven track record in managing multi-channel marketing campaigns and brand initiatives
• Demonstrated experience in leading and developing marketing teams
• Strong understanding of youth culture and ability to translate insights into marketing strategies
• Experience in managing centralized budgets and strategic planning
• Knowledge of sport, entertainment, fashion, streetwear and retail industries
• Ability to analyze marketplace trends and drive data-informed decisions
• Strong background in retail and visual merchandising
  
  

You will be leading the Partner Marketing team dedicated to your Field(s) of Play ( FoP ). Together with the Consumer Construct and Partner Marketplace (Consumer) Field of Play squads, you will drive our seasonal offense and build marketing strategies & plans that support our key brand and business priorities.

Core Responsibilities:

• Lead development and execution of annual partner marketing strategies, plans, focusing on Innovation, Sport and Cultural Moments, Athletes, Catalysts and Communities
• Drive long-term product & consumer journeys through collaboration with Consumer Construct, Merchandising, Planning, and Partner Management teams
• Ensure excellent campaign execution through consumer insights, integrated journeys, and elevated retail and digital experiences
• Lead and inspire your team of Partner Marketing professionals while fostering a culture of mentorship
• Manage centralized budget and operations while evaluating campaign performance for continuous improvement
  
  

In this role, you will develop, support and drive timely and effective delivery of seasonal Marketing plans, ensuring product innovation & member engagement is at the forefront of all planning and execution across all relevant partners and their channels. You'll be responsible for evaluating these campaigns and implementing learnings for upcoming stories, while pushing boundaries with innovative thinking and maintaining executional excellence.

Applications for this position will be accepted until end of business on November 28th, 2024. This role is based in the Netherlands, and we actively encourage international candidates to apply. We provide comprehensive relocation support for the successful candidate.

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.

Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.