Expert, Regional Integrated Retail Marketing, NA

Chicago, IL (On-site)

$126K/yr – $266K/yrSenior Level8+ years expFull time

Posted 3 months ago

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Job Summary

Drive regional Nike brand activation and partner-led campaigns across North America, balancing local culture with brand strategy to build relevance and love in key communities.

  • Own regional activation and seasonal planning with strong cross-functional execution.
  • Must-have: 8+ years in Brand Management or related fields.
  • Standout: Deep fluency in local creator landscapes and culturally grounded storytelling.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Brand Execution & Planning: You deliver culturally resonant, marketplace-relevant offense that elevates brand heat, deepens community connection, and energizes the marketplace
  • You create distinctive, local-first ideas and activations that translate brand intent into partner-specific impact and unlock new opportunities
  • You lead seasonal brand planning across the region, programming against the rhythms of the sport calendar
  • You craft insight-driven briefs and activation strategies that set teams up to win
  • Community & Cultural Activation: You identify the cultural moments, partners, and communities that matter most across priority cities
  • You elevate neighborhood-level brand presence and storytelling through grassroots activations and community outreach
  • Creator & Media Amplification: You navigate the local creator landscape with fluency, identifying and activating creators who authentically represent sport, culture, and community
  • You ensure creator and media storytelling feels locally grounded while staying true to brand intent
  • Execution Excellence: You work closely with the PHK team to align on Partner and NSO/NVS orchestration, ensuring seamless execution across the Nike CODE process
  • You drive operational excellence across logistics, product ordering, event execution, and creative workflows
  • You ensure brand distinction across retail, digital, and experiential touch points
  • You track performance and deliver sharp, insight-rich recaps that fuel continuous improvement

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
  • 8+ years experience in Brand Management, Account Marketing, City Marketing, or related fields
  • Strong understanding of cultural and consumer trends
  • Ability to build relationships and influence cross-functionally
  • Excellent communication, storytelling, and project management skills
  • Passion for sport, culture, and community engagement
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