Senior Expert, Sportswear Energy Marketing, Global

Nike•Beaverton, OR

About The Position

Come join the Global Energy Marketing team, be part of the offense that creates authentic connections with worldwide leaders of our Culture. We are deliberate in acting as a laboratory, a testing ground to strategically push boundaries, incubate, test and learn to envisage and build new space for Nike and Sport. This person will sit in the Global Energy Marketing function, reporting directly to the Sr Director of Global Energy Sportswear Marketing. You will work closely with other Energy teams across the 4 Geo (EMEA, NA, APLA and GC) always with a growth mindset to contribute towards the world class Energy team. As a part of a function team, you will be working functionally with the rest of the Marketing teams, the Global Brand Creative Studio, the Global energy digital team and the Communications teams. Working closely with external Nike collaborators and act as true subject expert making the liaison between the Nike brand and partner, ensuring timely and excellent communication. Partnering with the Energy’s Operations team to track timing and budget, demonstrating strong operational excellence. The shape of your day-to-day work will vary significantly, and therefore your style and influence will have to adapt accordingly. You are consistently collaborative and open to the opinions and expertise of those you engage with and adopt a multi-tasking approach You will work with the Sportswear team to ensure we are amplifying their key franchises / concepts Nike is looking for a dynamic and culture-driven Senior Expert, Sportswear Energy Marketing, Global to help shape the future of sport and style. This leader will drive concepts, stories, and experiences that fuel brand heat, deepen cultural relevance, and inspire consumers around the world. You will sit at the intersection of sport, fashion, creativity, and community—bringing bold ideas to life in a fast-moving global environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience or training.
8+ years of marketing experience, preferably in sportswear, streetwear, fashion or culturally connected brands.
Deep curiosity and passion for culture, creativity, and consumers.
Strong ability to uncover and interpret consumer insights and translate them into actionable strategies.
Proven track record of concept creation, storytelling, and experience design across multiple touchpoints.
Creative mindset paired with strategic thinking—able to imagine what’s next and bring clarity to complexity.
Strong strategic thought leadership, project management, problem-solving, and analytical thinking skills.
Open-minded approach with the ability to adapt quickly and operate fluidly in fast-moving environments.
Highly proactive, dependable, and organized with a strong sense of ownership.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and collaboratively as part of a high-performing team.
Global perspective with experience shaping strategies for diverse audiences and markets.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Strong proven track record of marketing experience, working with or in cultural industries generating influential global outcomes.
Multidisciplinary background of creative marketing experience.

Responsibilities

Lead the development of innovative marketing concepts and storytelling frameworks that elevate Nike’s presence in Energy Sportswear.
Managing product launch marketing, support large functional teams to align on seasonal stories and help build consumer-right journeys with geo and city teams.
Embracing a collaborative, highly creative and progressive approach that encourages new frameworks, templates and ways of working.
Partnering with the Sportswear team on supporting larger brand priorities laddering up to their product positioning
Translate deep cultural and consumer insights into compelling experiences, campaigns, and partnerships.
Build, inspire, and guide cross-functional teams to bring ideas from concept to execution with excellence.
Partner with product, design, brand, and retail teams to create integrated, consumer-focused journeys.
Identify emerging cultural opportunities and proactively activate them in a nimble and fluid way.
Drive a global and holistic approach to marketing, ensuring consistency while honoring local communities and nuances.
Foster strong internal and external relationships, serving as a reliable, collaborative teammate.
Maintain a pulse on the cultural landscape—sport, youth culture, fashion, music, digital trends—ensuring Nike stays ahead.
Ensure all work aligns with Nike’s values, mission, and unique brand ethos.