Specialist II, Retail Marketing, EKIN, UK NORTH WEST/MIDLANDS

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EKIN Specialist II, Retail Marketing

UK NORTH WEST/MIDLANDS – MANCHESTER, UK & IRELAND

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As an EKIN, you will become the face, voice and heart of Nike. Your passion for sport will be your guide. You will serve the Nike Sport Marketplace by educating and energizing retail associates through memorable experiences. You will leverage your expertise to serve athletes* and help them solve their problems. You will be the eyes and ears of Nike observing and listening to the voice of athletes* and sharing those observations with Nike teammates. You will play a key role in bringing Nike’s Mission to life everyday.  

In this role you will be field based within the Manchester area but be contracted to London. You will work fluidly across the full London UK & Ireland marketing team and working with cross-functional marketing partners to bring Nike’s running vision to life for our Running consumers in the marketplace. You will work closely with the Nike stores & marketplace teams, at London UK & Ireland and EMEA level, and you will also work closely with the EMEA EKIN team to stay connected to the latest strategies, product innovations and help share best practices.

You will report directly into the Manager, Retail Marketing, EKIN London UK & Ireland

The shape of your day-to-day work will vary significantly, and your approach and influence will have to adapt accordingly. You must be collaborative, intuitive, and maximise the effectiveness of individual as well as collective thinking. You must be open to the opinions and expertise of those you engage with to apply a strategy and thinking that leads to new opportunities.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a passionate runner, somebody who lives and breathes it every day. A person who has a curiosity for our young UK consumer within the Running community, and an unrelenting desire to build deeper relationships with them. A talent passionate about our innovation, and keen to become the trusted voice to educate key running partners about our brand, our mission, and our running innovation to help realise Nike’s vision. you will be a talent willing to adapt on the fly, all while maintaining a growth mindset.

Essential Requirements:

• Open to work in multiple locations within the North West/Midlands area including Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and, Liverpool and London.
• A deep passion for our brand, our mission, and our innovation.
• A passion for sports especially Running and Fitness.
• Experience in product training delivery, with a strong focus on innovation and the marketplace.
• A strong communicator and ability maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Prior experience in Training delivery, project management, and digital content creation highly advantageous
• A demonstrable understanding of the London and wider UK consumer and Nike’s position within it, with a track record of making strategic marketing decisions within this environment.
• A desire & willingness to adapt in an agile fashion to our consumers’ and organisation’s needs to deepen our relationships with members
• Availability to travel across the UK based on needs of the business (travel may fall over weekends)
• Full Valid UK Driver’s License

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As Specialist II, Retail Marketing, EKIN, London UK & Ireland you will be part of the London UK & Ireland Retail Marketing function, reporting directly to the Manager, Retail Marketing, EKIN London UK & Ireland. In this role core duties will include:

• You will be on the ground to prioritizing the Running (& fitness) consumer x fields of play with a 365 approach to building connection and community within the marketplace. You will be required to visit our Nike Direct stores, wholesale partners and communities frequently, maintaining great relationships with key stakeholders.
• Delivering all seasonal and 365 education and engagement plans for Running (&fitness)
• Delivering engaging training experiences to upskill and inspire retail employees across the marketplace including Nike Direct and wholesale partners on Nike’s mission, brand and innovation
• Delivering interactive experiences including store visits, product clinics, trials and brand activations
• Partnering with the London UK & Ireland marketing team to help deliver Nike’s brand and business objectives

Application Closing Date: 6th January

Local Candidates Only Please - No Relocation Offered for this Opportunity

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.