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NIKE, Inc.'s storytellers, Marketing and Communication sets the brand tone. A creative force of specialists tell Nike's stories of innovation and sport through advertising, brand strategy, digital engagement and product presentation. Using channels ranging from retail stores to social media, Marketing & Communication teams connect the science and art of Nike innovations to the hearts and minds of athletes around the world.
Nike Collaborations - CDMX Marketing Manager
We are seeking a Marketing Manager based in CDMX to support the APLA (Asia Pacific Latin America) Collaborations team - Nike's Marketing department responsible for the output of all projects involving our collaborations in fashion, design, entertainment, music, art and more. You will have the opportunity to drive progressive, creative marketing plans with our internal and external collaborators to push the boundaries of creativity and sport*.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for an experienced and talented brand marketer with a passion for and connection to CDMX culture. They are curious, opportunists, communicators, explorers, futurists and strategic connectors.
They live in a fluid world, permeating subcultures, trans versing zeitgeist. They are visionaries that see unique opportunities to take risks, expand perception, celebrate brand values, accelerate the business and advance the notion of sport culture.
A marketer who is deliberate in acting as a laboratory, a testing ground to strategically push boundaries, incubate, test and learn to envisage and build new space for Nike and sport. They live with boundless interest, openness, passion and truth, translating the visionary language as only true insiders can do.
They guide the art and science, merging with a deft hand, a confluence of creative acumen and strategic intent to create something uniquely modern. They contribute to the start of the chain reaction culturally.
What will you work on?
You will be part of the CDMX Collaborations Brand Management function, reporting directly to the CDMX Collaborations Brand Management Director. In this role your core duties will include:
- Create visionary marketing concepts and narratives for the CDMX audience that push the boundaries of creativity and sport and advance the notion of sport culture in CDMX, permeating visionary citizens throughout the Globe.
- Drive planning and execution of identified Collaboration product marketing concepts with internal stakeholders, and external collaborators.
- Drive integration with NHBD and SNKRS to ensure the Collaboration product informs the NHBD and SNKRS journey
- Gather structured and continuous visionary consumer insights to allow us to better serve Visionary members in CDMX, and to feed back to APLA/Global in order to help longer-term & seasonal concepts
- Identify and talent scout the next generation of cultural leaders in CDMX.
Who will you work with?
You will work with the Collaborations Brand Management teams in CDMX, APLA and Global.
You will work cross functionally in the CDMX office, with key partners such as NBHD and SNKRS, sports marketing, brand creative and communications, aligning on roles & responsibilities, to bring your visionary concepts to life.
And you will build strong external relationships with key collaborators in the city.
The shape of your day-to-day work will vary significantly, and therefore your style and influence will have to adapt accordingly. You must be consistently collaborative and open to the opinions and expertise of those you engage with.
What you bring to Nike?
Essential requirements:
- A minimum of 5 years' experience in brand management, with ideally a strong focus on cross functional marketing.
- Prior marketing experience in CDMX and a demonstrable understanding of the Visionary consumer, the city and Nike's position within it
- Prior execution of cross functional brand campaigns
- Proven experience identifying, owning and managing external relationships with thought leaders in CDMX aligned to Nike's strategic objectives
- A desire & willingness to adapt in an agile fashion to our Visionary consumers and organizations needs to deepen our relationships with members
- Proficiency in Spanish and English
Advantageous experience
- Proven track record of marketing experience, working with or in cultural industries generating influential global outcomes.
Functional Competencies:
- Brand Management - Timely and effective delivery of Marketing Plans through