Sr. Director, Signature Basketball Athlete Business, Global Basketball

Nike•Beaverton, OR

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Based in Beaverton, OR, as the Senior Director, Signature Basketball Athlete Business, Global Basketball, you will lead the end-to-end strategy and execution of a signature basketball athlete’s global business. This role sits at the center of the offense, driving a holistic, integrated approach that connects performance, cultural relevance, and lifestyle expression into a distinctive and scalable athlete business. You define the long-term vision while delivering excellence in seasonal execution. You align partners, create strategic clarity, and move the business forward with creativity and discipline.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in general management, strategy planning, business operations or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
15+ years of relevant work experience
Minimum of 7 years in a leadership/management role
Proven experience leading cross-functional teams to deliver against a shared vision
Strong understanding of basketball, culture, and consumer behavior
Ability to translate insights into strategies that drive brand and business impact
Exceptional communication and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders
Experience managing budgets and driving accountability
A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence without authority
A passion for developing others and building high-performing teams

Nice To Haves

Cultivates Innovation by creating new and better ways to work and exploring new areas to test and learn
Values Differences and fosters an environment where diverse perspectives are welcomed and applied
Instills Trust by building credibility through honesty, integrity, and accountability
Fosters Effective Teamwork by building strong, collaborative relationships to achieve shared goals
Ensures Accountability by taking ownership of outcomes and honoring commitments
Develops Others through coaching, feedback, and growth opportunities
Thinks Strategically by anticipating future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
Knows the Business by applying enterprise and marketplace understanding to deliver results
Cultural Acumen – Demonstrated ability to navigate culture and translate insights into breakthrough ideas
Connected to Youth Culture – Deep understanding of youth culture and its key drivers
From Idea through Execution – Experience turning ideas into reality through cross-functional collaboration
People Leadership – Commitment to fostering growth and development across teams
Visionary Mindset – Ability to identify and act on opportunities ahead of the curve

Responsibilities

Define and drive a clear global vision and strategy for a signature basketball athlete’s business both on and off the court
Align cross-functional teams across Product, Marketing, Merchandising, Sports Marketing, and Marketplace to deliver integrated plans
Translate athlete insights and consumer understanding into compelling product and storytelling strategies
Align global, geo, and city teams on priorities, concepts, and seasonal plans
Establish and track clear seasonal and long-term business objectives
Identify consumer-led opportunities that scale into meaningful growth drivers
Drive a consistent operating cadence, including business reviews, team meetings, and planning cycles
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to represent the athlete and brand with authenticity and integrity