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Business Director, Jordan Signature Athlete Job in Beaverton, VT
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Beaverton, VT
Full-time | Marketing
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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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and audacious design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.
DescriptionAs the Business Director for a Jordan Signature Athlete, you will oversee the long-term strategy, creation of cross-functional seasonal plans, and implementation across the globe. You’ll fuel consumer demand and strengthen the Jordan Brand basketball category connection with consumers. In this role, you will report to the VP of Jordan – Men’s, with a dotted line report to the VP of Jordan Marketing. You’ll be responsible for providing strategic leadership, brand management, team collaboration, cross-functional excellence, and direction for the Athlete Signature business. Key Responsibilities: Leadership, Vision, and Strategic Planning Lead the creation and the development of a long-term strategic vision for the Athlete Signature business and brand
Lead an integrated, cross-functional offense focused on the athlete, the consumer, and pushing the basketball category forward
Oversee the seasonal direction set by global marketing functions & geo marketing teams for a cohesive implementation of product launches and seasonal initiatives
Partner cross-functionally with product, brand marketing, merchandising, marketplace, sports marketing, and geo teams to ensure product, consumer & athlete are at the forefront of all strategic planning
Deliver timely and effective seasonal marketing plans
Collaborative with stakeholder across the organization, including sports marketing, influencers, and business partnerships as well as the athlete and management team
Athlete Connectivity Integrate the athlete voice through regular input sessions on athlete insights and emerging opportunities with the regions & functional marketing teams
Partner with sports marketing, who oversees athlete service & relationship, to keep athlete and management team connected to all plans and activations
Strategy and Brand Implementation Oversee a 365 brand offense across Nike Brands strategic pillars, continuously obsessing over opportunities to leverage and amplify the Signature Athlete's voice
Serve as a hub and ensure alignment, creativity and insight in all marketing disciplines while aligning on cross-functional and cross-geo activations
People Leadership Create meaningful relationships with the respective global and geo counterparts
Provide clear communication across the entire organization
Act as an advocate for the consumer, the brand, and the athlete
Be transparent communicate well and often with your close and extended teams
QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communication, or related discipline
8+ years’ directly relevant work experience (Merchandising, Sales, Retail or Brand Marketing)
Additional 2 years’ experience in lieu of degree
Experience in driving cross-functional alignment
Strong brand awareness
Strategic planning and business acumen
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.
Job ID 00419476
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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and audacious design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.
DescriptionAs the Business Director for a Jordan Signature Athlete, you will oversee the long-term strategy, creation of cross-functional seasonal plans, and implementation across the globe. You’ll fuel consumer demand and strengthen the Jordan Brand basketball category connection with consumers. In this role, you will report to the VP of Jordan – Men’s, with a dotted line report to the VP of Jordan Marketing. You’ll be responsible for providing strategic leadership, brand management, team collaboration, cross-functional excellence, and direction for the Athlete Signature business. Key Responsibilities: Leadership, Vision, and Strategic Planning Lead the creation and the development of a long-term strategic vision for the Athlete Signature business and brand
Lead an integrated, cross-functional offense focused on the athlete, the consumer, and pushing the basketball category forward
Oversee the seasonal direction set by global marketing functions & geo marketing teams for a cohesive implementation of product launches and seasonal initiatives
Partner cross-functionally with product, brand marketing, merchandising, marketplace, sports marketing, and geo teams to ensure product, consumer & athlete are at the forefront of all strategic planning
Deliver timely and effective seasonal marketing plans
Collaborative with stakeholder across the organization, including sports marketing, influencers, and business partnerships as well as the athlete and management team
Athlete Connectivity Integrate the athlete voice through regular input sessions on athlete insights and emerging opportunities with the regions & functional marketing teams
Partner with sports marketing, who oversees athlete service & relationship, to keep athlete and management team connected to all plans and activations
Strategy and Brand Implementation Oversee a 365 brand offense across Nike Brands strategic pillars, continuously obsessing over opportunities to leverage and amplify the Signature Athlete's voice
Serve as a hub and ensure alignment, creativity and insight in all marketing disciplines while aligning on cross-functional and cross-geo activations
People Leadership Create meaningful relationships with the respective global and geo counterparts
Provide clear communication across the entire organization
Act as an advocate for the consumer, the brand, and the athlete
Be transparent communicate well and often with your close and extended teams
QualificationsBachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communication, or related discipline
8+ years’ directly relevant work experience (Merchandising, Sales, Retail or Brand Marketing)
Additional 2 years’ experience in lieu of degree
Experience in driving cross-functional alignment
Strong brand awareness
Strategic planning and business acumen
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.
Job ID 00419476