Lead Sports Marketing Specialist, Pacific

Melbourne - Australia

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

This role will report to the Director of Sports Marketing Pacific and collaborate with Sports Marketing Brand Marketing Marketplace and cross-functional teams both locally and globally to align efforts with brand and business goals. You will also engage externally with athletes agents team personnel and industry stakeholders whilst seeking to understand additional marketplace opportunities.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As Nike Pacific continues to evolve its Sports Marketing team we are seeking a dynamic professional who will play a key role in driving the strategic vision for Growth Sports Olympics Paralympics and Court (Tennis) with the potential to expand into additional sporting categories. The successful candidate will be a results-driven relationship-oriented leader deeply committed to enhancing athlete experiences and delivering impactful brand and portfolio development. The successful candidate thrives in fast-paced environments possess industry knowledge and business acumen and are passionate about supporting athletes throughout their journey. The ideal candidate is inclusive collaborative and strategicable to align cross-functional teams through problem-solving and strong communication while maintaining operational discipline and delivering results.

Minimum 8-10 years experience in Sports Marketing Brand Marketing or similar field (at least 5 years essential). Bachelors degree in Sports Marketing or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Exceptional relationship-building skills with athletes coaches agents and industry stakeholders.
Expertise in portfolio management critical thinking negotiation and independent decision-making.
Ability to develop and utilise partnerships driving deeper integration across athlete services innovation brand storytelling.
Strong business and financial acumen including budget management and execution of strategic initiatives and SAP experience.
Demonstrated success in leading complex high-impact projects with operational discipline and enterprise thinking.

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

Guided by the fundamentals of Seek Sign Serve and aligned to Nikes strategic objectives your primary mission is to identify and nurture athletes and teams capable of driving significant business impact both locally and globally. By building strong relationships and supporting talent on their journey to national recognition and cultural relevance you elevate the brands presence across the industry.

Scout sign and serve athletes in line with brand and business priorities. Making invest/divest decisions to optimise resources and ensure sustainable and competitive portfolio.
Drive the athlete marketing strategy by collaborating with internal teams to create tailored athlete plans and leveraging contractual rights to strengthen consumer engagement and return on investment.
Maintain up-to-date records of athlete data budgets product forecasts inventory and delivery processes for athlete initiatives.
Work across marketing product and business functions for unified and impactful partnerships & experience in relation to right athlete right product & right moment.
Foster long-term relationships with athletes agents coaches and stakeholders ensuring partnerships uphold company values such as sustainability diversity and equality.

Required Experience:

WHO YOULL WORK WITHThis role will report to the Director of Sports Marketing Pacific and collaborate with Sports Marketing Brand Marketing Marketplace and cross-functional teams both locally and globally to align efforts with brand and business goals. You will also engage externally with athletes ag...

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Minimum 8-10 years experience in Sports Marketing Brand Marketing or similar field (at least 5 years essential). Bachelors degree in Sports Marketing or related discipline or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Exceptional relationship-building skills with athletes coaches agents and industry stakeholders.
Expertise in portfolio management critical thinking negotiation and independent decision-making.
Ability to develop and utilise partnerships driving deeper integration across athlete services innovation brand storytelling.
Strong business and financial acumen including budget management and execution of strategic initiatives and SAP experience.
Demonstrated success in leading complex high-impact projects with operational discipline and enterprise thinking.

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

Scout sign and serve athletes in line with brand and business priorities. Making invest/divest decisions to optimise resources and ensure sustainable and competitive portfolio.
Drive the athlete marketing strategy by collaborating with internal teams to create tailored athlete plans and leveraging contractual rights to strengthen consumer engagement and return on investment.
Maintain up-to-date records of athlete data budgets product forecasts inventory and delivery processes for athlete initiatives.
Work across marketing product and business functions for unified and impactful partnerships & experience in relation to right athlete right product & right moment.
Foster long-term relationships with athletes agents coaches and stakeholders ensuring partnerships uphold company values such as sustainability diversity and equality.

Required Experience: