Lead, Sports Marketing, Athlete Field Rep, Nike Skateboarding

About the position

As Athlete Field Rep you will be an integral part of the Nike SB Global Sports Marketing team, reporting into the Global Sports Marketing Director. You will work closely with cross functional partners in Brand Marketing, Product, Merchandising, and Marketplace. You will be an ambassador of the Nike brand within the skate industry. You will join a world class team focused on the progression of skateboarding and bringing energy to Nike.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with Nike SB athletes and partners
• Collaborate with the cross-functional teams to develop and execute business initiatives
• Assist in planning and executing sports marketing strategic plans
• Facilitate and book travel for athletes
• Manage promo requests and order entry
• Forecast and track budget spending
• Identify future talent and partnership opportunities, as well as identify trends and market insights

Requirements

• 5+ years skate industry experience in sports marketing, brand marketing, management, or similar role strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree in sports management or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• Established relationships in skate industry and with professional skate athletes
• Travel up to 50% of the year (domestic and international)
• Adaptable to dynamic work environments
• Proficient in business applications such as Keynote, Excel, and Airtable, with strong analytical, collaboration, and communication skills