Lead Professional, Account Marketing, JD Sports

Nikes partnership with JD is evolving and so is the way we show up for the next generation of consumers. As Lead Professional Partner Marketing JD youll influence how Nike appears across EMEA - uniting teams elevating the Nike x JD narrative and driving work that inspires consumers at scale.

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

In this role youll report directly to the Senior Director JD Group Account Marketing and operate as a key member of the JD Account Marketing team. Youll collaborate extensively across the Nike x JD MPU cross-functional team Sport Brand teams (with a strong focus on Sportswear and Running) Brand Creative Communications/Energy Marketing and Sports Marketing as well as the external JD Account Marketing team.

Youll act as a connective force across these diverse groups aligning priorities multiplying expertise and driving cohesive seasonal plans and campaigns across EMEA. Your ability to bridge teams elevate thinking and create clarity will be essential to delivering impactful work for Nikes #1 retail partner in the region.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

As part of the JD Partner Marketing Team youll shape and deliver seasonal stories and marketing campaigns rooted in JDs account brand positioning featuring products Athletes/Catalysts and services/experiences that inspire and enable the youth consumer.

Youll support and execute the timely delivery of seasonal plans ensuring innovation distinction and consumer engagement are at the heart of every activation across JDs ecosystem. Youll evaluate performance with a data-informed mindset and translate learnings into sharper more resonant future stories.

This role is ideal for a passionate creative marketer who thinks consumer-first and thrives at the intersection of sport youth culture and retail. Youre energised by pushing into new spaces shaping narratives and driving executional excellence. You bring agility collaboration and a solution-oriented mindset to fast-paced evolving environments and your energy lifts the team around you.

Youll bring:

• A consumer-first approach and experience as a brand digital or retail marketer.
• A passion for sport youth culture and community with a deep understanding of what motivates and inspires the JD consumer.
• Innovative forward-thinking problem solving with the ability to connect dots across teams insights and opportunities.
• A collaborative positive solution-oriented attitude thriving in environments with complexity pace and change.
• Adaptability and resilience bringing clarity and momentum even when navigating ambiguity.
• A data-driven mindset to evaluate campaign performance and strengthen storytelling.
• Energy empathy and curiosity always seeking new ways to elevate the Nike x JD partnership and unlock growth.
  

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

Youll be a core member of the Integrated Retail Marketing Account Marketing team dedicated to JD partnering closely with Sport Brand teams (primarily NSW with support across Running Football and Training) and the cross-functional partner team. Youll drive the seasonal offense and build marketing strategies and plans that support Nikes brand and business priorities within JD.

Core responsibilities include:

• Being a strategic thought partner in shaping the JD x Nike vision roadmap and day-to-day relationship.
• Creating distinction through partner positioning ensuring Nikes Brand Standards show up consistently and powerfully across every JD consumer touchpoint.
• Leading seasonal planning and strategy in partnership with JD marketing teams with a focus on Innovation Sport Moments Athletes and Cultural Catalysts.
• Building and sustaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Nike teams JD teams agencies and vendors.
• Serving as a primary liaison across key functions and agencies within the integrated JD MPU team.
• Contributing to a culture of mentorship and partnership coaching and inspiring teammates to grow collaborate and deliver their best work.