Retail Marketing Specialist

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We're looking for a collaborative, creative and consumer-focused retail marketer who can connect with the Nike consumer and drive Brand affinity and business results. Our ideal candidate is solution oriented, has a passion for retail, sport and the culture of sport, and dedication to understanding what makes our consumer connect with our brand. Retail marketing is a dynamic, fast-paced and ever-evolving world- so an ability to be nimble, well organized, collaborative, and sweat the details is key. A team-first energy and optimism is part of our marketing team’s DNA – we work hard and play hard!!

WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

As a specialist, you will play a critical role in planning and executing against Nike product launches, sport moments, and foundational retail excellence. You will assist in the development and communication of retail marketing plans, briefs and project tracking as well as tools needed to execute across the marketplace and achieve scale. This role is also key support for seasonal product ordering, event logistics, and overall project/agency coordination with planning & operations partners.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

If this is you, you will report directly into the Retail Marketing Director. The Retail marketing specialist position as part of the Marketing team works closely with many cross functional teams. These include, but are not limited to Visual Merchandising, Brand Management, Digital Platform teams, Digital Brand teams, Store Business partners, Sports Marketing partners, Merchants, Product teams, Frontline Store Teams, and external agency partners.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING?

• Bachelor's degree or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• 2+ years of marketing experience or store experience
• Small-Large Fleet, vertical retail experience
• Strong understanding of Digital Marketing, reporting and data analysis
• A passion for marketing, product and storytelling
• A dedication to details
• An innate curiosity and strong desire to learn
• The ability to take risks, learn and quickly pivot
• A love for being on a team and working collaboratively towards a common goal
• A self-starter with excellent organizational skills
• The ability to multi-task
• Exceptional written, verbal, visual communication and presentation skills
• Pro-active problem solver, ability to assess an issue and develop action steps for resolution
• A love for the art and the science of marketing
• Can-do demeanor with shown ability of adapting to change in business needs or direction.
• A passion for the Athlete*, Sport* and Culture along with a sense of humor and humility
• Ensuring team success, while having fun.
• Ability to travel 25% of the time

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