Business Affairs Manager, North America Sports Marketing

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

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. exists to innovate for athletes. Nike Sports Marketing professionals provide the vital linkage between the company and Nike-sponsored athletes, clubs and federations worldwide. Sports Marketing employees partner with premier athletes to collect insights about existing and future products, gather inspirational stories about sport and nurture long-term relationships between the athletes and the company. The team develops and executes sports marketing strategies, obtains endorsements and licensing agreements and serves as Nike ambassadors to the sports community worldwide. Their relationships build the foundation of Nike's product creation: Nike creates exceptional products because its employees listen to exceptional athletes.

Nike exists to innovate for athletes. Nike Sports Marketing professionals provide the vital linkage between the company and Nike-sponsored athletes, clubs and federations worldwide. Sports marketing employee's partner with premier athletes to collect insights about existing and future products gather inspirational stories about sport and nurture long-term relationships with the athletes and the company. The team develops and implements sports marketing strategies, obtains endorsements and licensing agreements and serves as Nike ambassadors to the sports community worldwide. Their relationships build the foundation of Nike's product creation: Nike creates exceptional products because its employees listen to exceptional athletes.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As part of the North America College Sports Marketing team, the Business Affairs Manager will help drive the strategic and financial management of the College SM portfolio. You will manage and maintain all marketing and brand assets across all college agreements! You will also serve as primary liaison with internal and external partners around brand and marketing rights.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

You will be responsible for tracking contractual payments, comp product, invoicing. In addition, you will be the main point of contact for contractual and licensing questions. You will manage and track the marketing and ticket assets within all college agreements. In addition, you will prepare information needed for reviews, making recommendations on business shifts. Finally, you will assist in facilitating staff developmental off-sites and training as well as cross dimensional training.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will also work closely with the entire College Sports Marketing team. In addition, you will be the primary liaison between the Brand Marketing team and our external partners. You will also work with legal, licensing and Fanatics/BCS teams fielding questions/issues.

WHAT YOU BRING

- Bachelor's Degree in Business, or combination of relevant education, experience and training

- 5+ years combined marketing, advertising, sports marketing, retail, sales and product experience with a high profile, global brand organization

- Ability to represent NIKE in high level external meetings

- Extensive NIKE knowledge strongly preferred

- Proven ability to develop and drive business excellence throughout the promo sports marketing process, identifying and adopting solutions to optimize performance

- Ability to direct the resolution of business problems and challenges

- Ability to travel 5% of the time

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.