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, Inc. it's about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
NIKE, Inc. is in perpetual motion. Administrative employees help Nike teams around the world keep up with the company's rapid pace. They act as liaisons embedded in business functions and geographies. Their talents - problem solving, organization, time management and more - help fuel the success of their teams. Nike's diverse group of administrative assistants and receptionists embodies professionalism and models core Nike values to guests and fellow employees.
NA PGTM Excellence team is responsible for design and delivery of world-class Meetings & Events that reflect the brand and culture of Nike.
The SR Events Manager role is responsible for shaping the future of Nike events with a focus on North America Marketplace in line with best practices influencing the strategic vision for meetings and events with our key business partners.
The ideal candidate has strong ownership to motivate and develop the team in diverse contexts and act as business partner for internal stakeholders, understand their long-term objectives and proactively design a mid/long-term events strategy to support these objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and inspire a team of event experts to execute high quality Nike event experiences
- Set direction, strategy and organizational planning for the NAMP events team
- Develop a framework for high impact end-to-end events and experiences that add strategic value to Nike, including processes, tools, and implementation roadmaps
- Evolve event tools that enable integrated meetings and events programs
- Collaborate and network with cross functional teams sharing best practices establishing key relationships
- Manage cross functional communications with key stakeholders
Education & Experience & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in communication, marketing and event management
- 4 years of experience from event management, sales, retail presentation or related experience
- Have extensive expertise in event project management, market best practices and insights
- Strong communication skills, excellent in stakeholder management and influencing people
- Have strategic mindset for long term vision and planning
- Strong experience in partner management, contracting and negotiation skills
- Ability to work well under pressure in a deadline driven environment
- Flexible and able to manage ambiguity in turbulent situation
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to lead and influence cross functional teams
- Experience working in a dynamic and fast paces environment
Additional Requirements
- Travel Requirements: This position may require domestic travel for offsite meeting & events
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all employees and job applicants. We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form .
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.
Benefits
Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.
