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NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's 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. it's 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 Nike's 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.
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WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
The Lead, Brand Marketing Men's, India, will report to the Director, Marketing - India and partner closely with the Men's Brand Marketing teams across Southeast Asia & India (SEA&I) and Asia-Pacific Latin America (APLA). This role will collaborate with teammates across Nike to build more effective and efficient ways to inspire and connect with athletes.
Specifically, this role will collaborate and partner with the following key internal and external stakeholders to build integrated marketing plans: Brand Management, Brand Creative, Integrated Media, Digital Marketing, Energy Marketing, PR/Communications, Social & Community Impact, Product & Merchandising, Marketplace Partners, Finance & Procurement, Agency & Production partners.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are searching for a Lead, Brand Marketing Men's to join our Brand Management team in India. This is a critical role who will grow and shape the future of Men's sport & culture in India and should have a good grasp of the local sports, sports communities, the youth culture and the sneaker & fashion landscape. This role will be able to lead initiatives, can balance creativity with organization and discipline in a fast paced, ambiguous environment, have a strong digital acumen to keep pace with our fast-moving male consumer.
- Bachelor's degree in marketing, Business, Communications or equivalent.
- 7+ years of working experience in brand management, consumer marketing or related experience in fashion, editorial, publishing, sports, consumer brands, magazines, streaming platforms, subscription services.
- Genuine passion and knowledge of sports, sneaker/streetwear culture, youth culture trends and the Nike brand.
- Ability to think strategically, lead initiatives, project teams and influence effectively.
- Ability to activate and leverage sports communities.
- Pro-active information-seeking skills, with the ability to balance creativity with organizational and procedural excellence in a fast-moving, ambiguous environment.
- Previous experience with managing budgets, agencies, teams and communities (Sport & Culture).
- A team-first mentality with ambition to coach and mentor others.
- Expert proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint or Apple Keynote and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent verbal and written proficiency in English.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
Reporting to the Director, Marketing - India, you will be partnering closely with the Marketing teams in Southeast Asia & India (SEA&I) and the Asia-Pacific Latin America (APLA) geography to execute Nike's Men's brand strategy and drive cross-functional execution of our seasonal and daily initiatives.
In this role, you will -
- Focus on key projects that build consumer experiences that accelerate brand engagement and business growth opportunities internally and externally for the Nike Brand.
- Provide brand management, team collaboration, functional & operational excellence, community building, agency management and formulate new & disruptive ideas through best in class on ground activations and experiences.
- Gain insights from consumers on sport & cultural trends.
- Oversee product integration into seasonal programming, briefing marketing initiatives, supporting development of seasonal programming, managing asset development and distribution across multiple channels.
- Deliver marketing plans from ideation to execution and manage campaign progress measurement including recapping and de-briefing as well as managing day to day operations that includes budget management, internal systems, reporting, product ordering, influencer seeding etc.
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.
Benefits
Whether it's 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.