North America Partner Retail Brand Specialist
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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the worlds best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. its about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

NIKE, Inc.'s storytellers, Marketing and Communication sets the brand tone. A creative force of specialists tell Nikes stories of innovation and sport through advertising, brand strategy, digital engagement and product presentation. Using channels ranging from retail stores to social media, Marketing & Communication teams connect the science and art of Nike innovations to the hearts and minds of athletes around the world.

Who we are looking for Our growing team is looking for a Retail Brand Specialist to join our Partners Brand Team to help build the future of retail at our Nike partners in NYC.

In this role, the candidate will support the development of all-inclusive marketing plans for wholesale accounts, from initiative based retail brand elements to planning and carrying out offline to online (O2O) marketing strategies and tactics.

The ideal candidate should have a strong grasp on the NYC retail landscape & marketplace, along with the ability to lead multiple tasks and build strong working relationships across a matrixed organization. Collaboration, brief development, project management, communication and creativity will be vital pieces of the role.

What you will work on If this is you, youll be working on the NYC Consumer Direct Marketing Team (focus on wholesale partners) along with a variety of functional NYC & NA team and accounts partner. 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.

As the North America Partner Retail Brand Specialist, you will:

* Support retail brand plan briefs including but not limited to: innovation storytelling through creative (Attract, Engage, Connect), fixturing, and services

* Support team with O2O marketing programs including but not limited to: integrated digital/physical brand initiatives and in-store experiences & events

* Lead all details of owned projects/initiatives including communication strategy, preparing and presenting briefs process, managing program overview, work back schedules, creative approvals, project budget, briefing agency, distribution and recap

* Lead seasonal/initiative product ordering for display, events, etc. in partnership with Brand Manager and geo partners.

Who you will work with As the North America Partner Retail Brand Specialist, you will report directly to the North America Partners Brand Marketing Director, NYC. You will work and collaborate across the Consumer Direct Marketing matrix to build effective and efficient brand plans for wholesale accounts. On a daily/weekly basis you will work closely with the director and managers on seasonal/initiative projects from brief, planning to execution to ensure plans are connected to seasonal brand strategy and brand voice.

You will also collaborate/partner with the following key internal & external partners:

* NA Consumer Direct Marketing Team (Partners and Neighborhood)

* NYC Consumber Direct Marketing Team

* NA Brand Partners and Neighborhood Team

* NYC Sales Team

* NYC Accounts Team (external)

* Catalyst Marketing

* NYC Brand Marketing

* Product & Merchandising

* Agency & Production partners (external)

What you bring

* Bachelor's degree or higher or combination of relevant education, experience, and training

Experience:

* 3+ years experience in consumer marketing, brand marketing, or related experience in marketing strategy, planning and implementation, retail merchandising and digital activation

* Deep knowledge of the NYC market (retail experience a plus)

* Exceptional task management across multiple work streams with attention to details

The Functional Competencies:

* Core: Superior Project Management, Relationship building, Verbal & Written Communication skills

* Art: Passion for creativity and learning from insights and inspiration

* Science: Digital First Approach, Retail Knowledge, Sport+ knowledge

Leadership Competencies:

* Grow Yourself- Constantly pushing yourself to learn, expand and grow.

* Instills Trust- You listen, understand and collaborate. Always embracing diverse points of view.

* Acts with Courage- You take informed risks and showcase a bold, creative and innovative mentality.

* Champions Effective Partnership- This role will be the driver of collaboration with a process-oriented approach and finding ways to drive efficient work.

* Values Differences- You understand and prioritize the value of diversity in is most vast definition. You listen and amplify every voice.

* Grow the Business- You think as an enterprise leader, always making decisions based on our strategic priorities and aiming to grow our brand and stores business.

* Thinks Strategically- You translate consumer/retail insights into opportunities that can be converted into clear strategic direction.

ENTRYLEADER: Be Empowered to Grow within Nike and Create the Future.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

**How We Hire**

At NIKE, Inc. we promise to provide a premium, inclusive, compelling and authentic candidate experience. Delivering on this promise means we allow you to be at your best and to do that, you need to understand how the hiring process works. Transparency is key. * This overview explains our hiring process for corporate roles. Note there may be different hiring steps involved for non-corporate roles.

**Benefits**

Whether its transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.

Job titleNorth America Partner Retail Brand SpecialistLocationNew York, United StatesNIKE, Inc. is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all NIKE employees and job applicants and offers a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including readers and sign language, accessible and single location for in-person interviewers, modified equipment/devices and closed captioning. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, were here to help! Please contact us at +1 503-###-#### and include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.

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