Lead (Manager), Sports Marketing Clubs & Federations Germany

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At Nike we are always on the offense and we bring inspiration and innovation to every athletes* in the World. Part of our Sports Marketing priority is to be the voice of our athletes, Clubs and Federations, and to serve them the best way possible to perform at the highest level when the World is watching, but also on and off the pitch court on a daily basis. Working for the Sports Marketing team, you will have the chance to experience a global key city managing and leveraging an amazing roster of athletes, Clubs & Federations, which are our super powers to support and transcend the brand and the business.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

In this role, you will be directly reporting to the Senior Manager Clubs & Federations Germany. You will play a crucial role in applying tiered services and leverage strategies in the region with main focus on the German Football Association (DFB).

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for a talented Lead Professional Sport Marketing Clubs & Federations to execute our partnerships with the German Football Association (DFB) and all other assets of the German football Clubs & Federations portfolio. The ideal candidate will have solid experience in the football world, including product strategies, partner management, and relationships building. You’ll be key in making sure contracts are executed smoothly and that we keep strong, ongoing relationships with these football assets.

Required skills and experiences:

• Extensive sport marketing experience of at least 6 years, especially in the football industry including football clubs or federations, alongside experience in sales or brand marketing.
• The ability to lead high-level discussions and manage important partnerships with senior teams.
• Excellent at building relationships, both with external partners and internal teams.
• Fluent in German and English.
• Willing to travel in Germany and abroad (30%)

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

• You will be responsible to execute the DFB Sports Marketing partnership, to support the DFB asset plans and to execute it through a cross-functional team to support the brand and the business.
• In collaboration with the Senior Manager Clubs & Federations, you will be the point of contact between DFB and Nike & the internal go to person for specific topics related to these assets to support our strategic priorities such as products, services and business as well as asset leverage to support our brand campaigns and activations.
• Be the principal Nike point of contract for either the German senior men’s or woman’s national team. This will involve travelling with the German team, executing contractual rights throughout Germany Camps and International Tournaments.
• Principal Nike point of contact for the respective gender’s youth national teams.
• As part as the overall asset management, you will be supporting the whole product servicing model to deliver our free comps / VIK contractual obligations.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, a 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 encouragement 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.

Job posting closes on 26th April 2025.

Relocation is offered for this role.