Senior Principal, Gaming Strategy and Business Development jobs in United States
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Nike · 3 months ago

Senior Principal, Gaming Strategy and Business Development

positionBeaverton, Oregon
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level, Lead/Staff
date10+ years exp

Nike is a company driven by curiosity, creativity, and diverse perspectives. They are seeking a seasoned leader in the gaming industry to drive partnerships and licensing strategy, shaping Nike’s global gaming portfolio through high-impact collaborations.

ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
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Responsibilities

Drive key areas of Nike’s gaming partnership strategy, negotiating and executing licensing and revenue-sharing agreements with external publishers and platforms
Own dedicated Gaming partner portfolio, with end-to-end process of integrating Nike IP (product, athletes, and experiences) into gaming environments, ensuring authentic brand representation and cultural relevance
Identify and convert new partnership opportunities across the gaming ecosystem, from AAA publishers to mobile and emerging platforms, with a sharp focus on Gen Z engagement
Serve as the primary relationship owner for key gaming partners, leading regular business reviews, joint planning, and long-term growth strategies
Oversee revenue tracking, royalty management, and reporting in collaboration with Finance and Controlling teams

Qualification

Gaming partnershipsLicensing strategyBrand integrationsCross-functional leadershipProject managementEntrepreneurial mindsetYouth culture understanding

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Economics, Applied Science, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
10+ years in the gaming industry with deep expertise in partnerships, licensing, or brand integrations
Proven track record of negotiating and managing high-value partnerships in gaming or entertainment
Strong understanding of youth culture, sport, sneakers, and streetwear—and how they intersect with gaming
Advanced cross-functional leadership and project management skills; ability to influence across global teams
Entrepreneurial mindset with a proactive, innovative, and risk-tolerant approach

Company

Nike

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Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
dateFounded in 1964
location
Beaverton, Oregon, USA
people-size10001+ employees
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https://www.nike.com

H1B Sponsorship

Nike has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (340)
2024 (302)
2023 (328)
2022 (543)
2021 (426)
2020 (253)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$239M
Key Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
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Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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