JobsUSADirector, Sports Marketing, Running, NA & APLA
Company : Nike
Location : Beaverton, OR, 97005
Posted Date : 15 September 2025
Job Type : Other
Category : Management
Occupation : Director
Job Details
Director Of Running Sports Marketing NA & APLA
At Nike, we are committed to inspiring and innovating for every Athlete* in the world. We believe performance is at the core of every athlete's journey, and we aim to deliver a world-class service and experience that enhances how athletes train, compete, and recover.
As the Director of Running Sports Marketing NA & APLA, you will lead & drive the strategy of our NA & APLA Professional Athlete Portfolio. You will do so in close partnership with the Running Sports Marketing Business Director and your Europe & Africa Athlete Director counterpart to help build the world's #1 Athlete portfolio. You will lead process and set direction for NA and APLA Field Reps in the day-to-day work of seeking, signing & servicing our NA & APLA portfolio as well as manage associated budgets & strategic plans & key relationships.
This role calls for a high-performing, relationship-driven individual with a unique blend of running industry knowledge and strategic business acumen. You bring a deep understanding of the sport of Running/T&F, you are comfortable and thrive in fast-paced environments, and are passionate about delivering game-changing athlete experiences for the next generation of professional T&F athletes.
- Bachelor's degree in sports marketing or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- 8-10 years industry experience preferred
- 5+ years people management is preferred
- Excellent portfolio of accomplishments for leading complex & highly visible projects
- High level of understanding how to work alongside and manage high-profile relationships
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills with the ability to present and communicate to senior leaders
- Established relationships & tenured experience in Running is highly preferred
- Innate ability to communicate and work across all geos, languages, and cultures while welcoming diversity of thought
- Proven track record of managing against a budget, creating tracking tools, and providing leadership updates on status
- Project development process knowledge (mainly Keynote, Excel, and Air Table) preferred
- Proven ability to prioritize workloads, adapt to product calendars, and engage diverse teams to drive towards a common goal
In this role, you will sit as a member of our Running Sports Marketing leadership team. The key deliverables you will own and drive will be:
- Drive the planning and goal setting of Nike's Performance Excellence (PE) process and developmental plans for your team of Field Reps.
- Own & Drive Athlete Seek & Sign process based on aligned Metrics & KPIs
- Assist & influence athlete integration plans with Brand and Business partners
- Drive monthly athlete reviews in partnership with Field Reps and other necessary internal stakeholders
- Develop an integrated strategy to inform invest/divest decisions. Close partnership with VP Running / T&F, Director Europe & Africa, Business Director and Field Reps.
- Continuously look to improve our process around operations to ensure our athletes have a world class experience with the Nike Brand.
- Monthly review of strategic plans to ensure accuracy.
- Monthly review and reporting on the budget to the Running/T&F leadership team.
- Stay informed on current industry news and share information with team.
- Continue to build and maintain strong relationships with agents, coaches and other industry partners. Attend external meetings where necessary to build on those relationships.
- Lead the integration and collaboration efforts with North America and APLA Running Brand and business teams a partners.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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