Lead, Partner Marketing, North America - JD Sports
NikeAbout the role
This role sits on the North America Consumer Direct Marketing team which supports the key Marketplace account JD Sports.
Who we are looking for:
Our Consumer Direct Marketing team is looking for a versatile marketer who can help develop and orchestrate marketing activations at B&M retail, IRL activations, craft and provide creative direction, handle ongoing seasonal and 365 campaigns, and support and develop media buys for our product and experiences across the JD Sports ecosystem.
You will obsess consumer insights, understand shopping behaviors and journeys in-store, and build inspiring product stories and experiences to drive demand and impact across the marketplace.
What you will work on:
Key Accountabilities:
- Developing and implementing seasonal marketing plans in partnership with merchandising, planning and visual merchandising partners, brand teams and existing teammates
- Optimally and efficiently communicating plans and before, during and after execution. Building on findings from each project.
Who you will work with:
- NA CDM JD Sports team: including other consumer leads, visual merchandising lead and operations
- Nike x JD Sports MPU: Merchandising, Planning and Ops team
- North America brand teams
- North America consumer construct teams
- JD Sports partners: across marketing, planning, merchandising, partnership, e-comm and retail.
What you will bring:
- Bachelor's degree and/or combination of education
- 5-years relevant experience in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- A people-first approach that values diverse thought
- Retail and digital marketing experience
- A strong understanding of the consumer, shopping behaviors and retail journeys
- The ability to fail forward
- Outstanding written, verbal, visual communication and presentation skills, with a high proficiency in Keynote and Microsoft Office.
- Self-motivated
- Excellent organization skills
- Pro-active problem solver, ability to assess an issue and develop action steps for resolution
- An outstanding ability for balancing creativity with business needs
- Able to work as part of a matrix, with an ability to collaborate cross-functionally towards a common goal
- 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 up to 20%
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.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
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