Entry, EKIN PRE, Retail Marketing, Boston
About The Position
The Performance Running EKIN (PRE) role is focused on building community and ensuring the day-to-day consistency, cohesion, and impact of Nike Running within Running Specialty Stores. This position involves encouraging relationships and delivering elevated runner experiences in partnership with culture-driving retail locations. The role is inspired by the spirit of Steve Prefontaine, who was an ambassador for Nike in its early days, serving in various capacities from sales associate to group run leader. The ideal candidate will have a dedicated approach, a passion for running, and a love for retail, aiming to power Nike Running's service to consumers in Running Specialty stores.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communication, sports management, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- 2 years of retail, sales, customer service, mentoring, or instructing experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of the running market as it relates to consumer trends, local market hot spots, and retail destinations
- Ability to connect and encourage people, meeting facilitation and making strategic recommendations
- Ability to drive a culture of always-on testing and learning, including the rapid application of consumer signals into strategy, planning, and content iteration
- Must have a deep passion for running and the Nike brand
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% of the time
- Must lift heavy objects and sample bags that weigh up to 50 lbs.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with an event agency or large scale special events preferred but not required
Responsibilities
- Identifying accounts’ needs to drive running culture in their markets
- Bringing key running moments to life in partnership with RSG accounts as Nike Running’s boots-on-the-ground
- Applying marketplace expertise to localize Nike Running’s presence in partnership with the RSG accounts
- Using your passion for and position in running to authenticate brand stories in the marketplace
- Actively participating in the running community, integrating and collaborating to advance running culture through the lens of Running Specialty
- Being the pulse of the consumer, community & competition across the broader running marketplace, identifying key themes & emergent opportunities for Nike Running.
Benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
