Nike · 17 hours ago
EKIN Marketplace, Retail Marketing, Houston
Houston, Texas
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expNike is a leading athletic brand and is looking for an EKIN to join their team in Houston, Texas. The role involves collaborating with various teams to enhance athlete education and brand presence in retail environments.
ApparelE-CommerceFashionLifestyleProduct DesignRetailSporting Goods
Responsibilities
Bringing key Nike business and brand stories to life in the marketplace as Nike’s product authority across multiple sports including Running, Soccer, Basketball, Training, and more
Leveraging marketplace expertise to develop locally relevant seasonal plans aligned with city or geo marketing teams
Leveraging your passion and position to strategically authenticate Nike brand stories in the marketplace
Creating experiential training sessions that energize Retail Associates in your market with effective tools that drive reach and impact across multiple formats including video, virtual and immersive in-person sessions
Actively participate in the sports community. You will integrate and collaborate with the community in meaningful and impactful ways that reinforce Nike’s mission and beliefs
You will serve as Nike’s eyes and ears, shaping marketplace insights with observations of the consumer, product, competition, and trends
Qualification
Required
Must have a deep passion for the NIKE brand and sports with an emphasis in Soccer
Bachelor's degree or higher; or combination of relevant education, experience, and training
2 years of retail, sales, customer service, mentoring, or instructing experience
Demonstrated knowledge of the market as it relates to consumer trends, local market hot spots, and retail destinations
Ability to connect and inspire people, meeting facilitation and making strategic recommendations, including the rapid application of consumer signals into strategy, planning, and content iteration
Positive and active presence on social media and across the digital world with experience in content creation and online storytelling
Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% of the time (including using your personal vehicle) and lift heavy objects that weigh up to 50 lbs
Preferred
Experience with an event agency or large-scale special events preferred but not required
Company
Nike
Nike is a retail brand that provides the sale of apparel, footwear, sports equipment, and accessory products.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$239MKey Investors
Pershing Square Capital Management
2024-08-17Post Ipo Equity· $239M
1980-12-02IPO
Leadership Team
Elliott Hill
President and Chief Executive Officer
Muge Erdirik Dogan
EVP & Chief Technology Officer, NIKE, Inc.
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