Specialist II, Retail Brand Marketing, LA

Nike•Los Angeles, CA

15d

About The Position

We're looking for a collaborative, creative and consumer-focused retail marketer, for Los Angeles marketplace, 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 Los Angeles 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 are a part of our marketing team’s DNA – we work hard and play hard!! As a retail marketing 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. If this is you, you will report directly into the Integrated 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 (Sport & Culture), Digital Platform teams, Digital Brand teams, Store Business partners, Sports Marketing partners, Merchants, Product teams, Frontline Store Teams, and external agency partners. You’ll be part of the LA Integrated Retail Brand Marketing Team (focusing on wholesale partners & Nike stores) along with a variety of functional teammates and partners across LA & NA. You will be an integral part of the team identifying industry shifts across retail, sport, and culture and then partnering cross-functionally & cross-categorically to shape how we build deep connections with our consumers and communities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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

Responsibilities

Planning and executing against Nike product launches, sport moments, and foundational retail excellence.
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.
Key support for seasonal product ordering, event logistics, and overall project/agency coordination with planning & operations partners.
Identifying industry shifts across retail, sport, and culture and then partnering cross-functionally & cross-categorically to shape how we build deep connections with our consumers and communities.

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