EKIN Manager, Marketplace - Pittsburgh

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The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create.
Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination.
The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries.
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it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
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EKIN Manager, Marketplace Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc.
Team NIKE, Inc.
does more than outfit the world's best athletes.
It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be.
The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create.
Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination.
The brand seeks achievers, leaders, and visionaries.
At Nike, it is about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Who we are looking for In 1981, Nike created the EKIN team (EKIN is "Nike" spelled backwards) to be Nike's Athlete Missionaries and serve as a reminder to go back to the days when athletes represented Nike, converted other athletes to our shoes and built personal and meaningful relationships in the community! Every athlete seeking a personal best pursues it with some form of mentorship.
We are building a robust team of Performance Running EKINs (PRE's) charged with representing Nike across the marketplace with key partners.
How do you feel about rounding up and providing leadership and guidance to a team of EKINs? Do you have that relentless desire to win? Are you okay with winning with and through others? We are seeking an EKIN Manager based in Pittsburgh, PA to provide direction, mentor, and lead a team of EKINs managing relationships in the field! You will lead and enable a team that drive inspiration, energy, and education for retail associates against seasonal brand priorities, ensuring consistency and cohesion across plans.
Additionally, this role will drive EKIN-specific strategies connected to Nike's community partnerships across North America's geography and craft local adaptations by the team.
Ideal candidates bring some experience leading ambitious individuals remotely.
They possess strong communication and influence skills, effective collaboration, thoughtful team leadership, and critical thinking that can deliver impactful results.
What you will work on In collaboration with Marketing and key business partners, you will drive seasonal education priorities for North America that connect with the local consumers and marketplace against critical brand priorities Establish strong cross-functional partnerships and ensure operational excellence across critical touchpoints key deliverables Lead a team of EKINs across North America that will deliver education experiences for their local stores as well as in the digital, virtual space for the broader marketplace Prioritize a team culture that is inclusive, positive, and supportive that develops a critical talent pipeline for Nike Drive integration and EKIN participation in collaboration with Nike's community partnerships that connect youth to running and sport Deliver solutions that increase impact for the marketplace through idea sharing, complimentary plans, and resource optimization Who will you work with You will report into the North America EKIN Director and will work closely with the Consumer Direct and Running Brand Marketing Teams.
You will work alongside other EKIN Managers as part of the EKIN Leadership Team, and will regularly partner with EKIN Operations Manager and Coordinator for process, project, and budget management.
You will lead a team of EKINs responsible for supporting key doors across your territory.
Key partnerships for this role include Consumer Direct and Running Brand Marketing, Global EKIN Experience, NAX, SCI, and Retail Operations.
What you bring Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience or combination of relevant education, experience, and training 3 years+ leading and developing teams to achieve results, or comparable leadership experience A minimum 5-years retail, sales, customer service, coaching or teaching experience Knowledge of internal Nike systems, networks and standard methodologies preferred Authentic connection to Running as an active participant with strong connections in the running community Demonstrated knowledge of the competitive landscape for running as it relates to consumer trends, market hotspots, and retail destinations Solid understanding of digital world, social media and trends in this space Strong written and verbal communication skills Willingness and ability to travel up to 50% of the time Experience with an event agency or large-scale special events preferred but not required MYNEXT: Be Empowered to Grow within Nike and Create the Future NIKE, Inc.
is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it.
Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development.
No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc.
is committed to employing a diverse workforce.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
NIKE, Inc.
is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it.
Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development.
No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc.
is committed to employing a diverse workforce.
Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
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