CEMEA Marketing Brand Specialist I, Running, ACG & Agile

Position Type Full Time Career area Marketing Location Colosseum 1, Hilversum, North Holland 1213 NL, Netherlands Job ID R-89492* Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You'll be part of the CEMEA Marketing team, supporting some of Nike's fastest-growing territories across Central Europe, the Middle East, and Africa. From global sporting moments to local consumer connections, our teams bring Nike's brand stories to life for athletes* and consumers across the region.

With more than 85 countries and a population of over 1.7 billion people, CEMEA is one of Nike's most diverse, youthful, and dynamic geographies. Home to some of the world's best athletes and most exciting sporting, cultural, and community moments, the region offers unique opportunities to grow the Running & ACG business and connect with the next generation of athletes*.

As Specialist I, Running, ACG & Agile, you'll support the planning, coordination, and execution of seasonal marketing initiatives across the region. Working across multiple markets and functions, you'll help ensure our campaigns and consumer experiences are executed seamlessly and deliver meaningful impact.

In this role, you'll report to the CEMEA Manager, Running & ACG and collaborate closely with teammates across Brand Marketing, Sports Marketing, Digital Marketing, Retail Marketing, Communications, Sales, and Marketplace teams.

You'll support the adaptation and execution of the Running & ACG brand strategy across CEMEA, ensuring our brand stories and consumer experiences resonate with local consumers and communities. Along the way, you'll build strong cross-functional relationships, coordinate with territory teams and partners, and gain exposure to how integrated marketing comes together across a diverse and fast-paced region. You'll also work alongside some of the industry's leading creative and agency partners, contributing to campaigns and experiences that connect sport, culture, and consumers.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for an enthusiastic, digitally savvy marketer who is a strong team player, brings ideas to the table, and helps bring consumer-led marketing plans to life. Someone who shares our passion for sport, youth culture, and creating meaningful connections with consumers. The ideal candidate has a genuine interest in Running and an understanding of the trends, communities, and consumer behaviors shaping the sport. You are curious about culture, eager to learn, and excited by the opportunity to work across a diverse and dynamic region.

You are able to connect the dots across multiple functions, markets, and stakeholders, helping translate strategy into clear and actionable plans. You communicate effectively, build strong relationships, and bring clarity and alignment to complex projects. You are comfortable advocating for the CEMEA perspective and helping ensure local insights and opportunities are reflected in broader marketing plans.

A pioneering mindset is characteristic of many teammates across CEMEA, and we're looking for someone who shares that spirit. You are a self-starter who embraces complexity, prioritizes effectively, and focuses on delivering meaningful impact. We value curiosity, creativity, agility, and a growth mindset. We're looking for someone who is eager to learn, open to feedback, and motivated to continuously develop their skills while contributing to the success of the team. Your ability to collaborate effectively across teams and manage multiple stakeholders will be critical to success.

This role offers a unique opportunity to broaden your marketing expertise and gain exposure across Brand, Sales, Retail, Media, and Digital Marketing in one of Nike's most diverse and dynamic regions. You'll work across a wide range of markets and initiatives while helping deliver meaningful consumer experiences and impactful marketing work across CEMEA.

The ideal candidate:

• Brings a growth mindset, with a strong desire to learn, contribute, and continuously develop.
• Has a genuine interest in Running and/or Trail Running, with curiosity for the communities, culture, and consumer behaviors shaping the sport.
• Is consumer obsessed and digitally savvy, with a natural curiosity for cultural trends and the platforms shaping sport and youth culture.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail, a commitment to executional excellence, and the ability to keep complex work moving forward.
• Communicates clearly and builds strong relationships across multiple teams, markets, and stakeholders.
• Thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and creates impact by prioritizing effectively and bringing clarity to the work.
• Has experience in marketing, brand management, project management, or a related field.
• Is confident creating presentations and telling clear, compelling stories through Keynote or PowerPoint.
• Experience working within the CEMEA marketplace is a plus.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

In this role, you will support the Running & ACG brand business across the CEMEA region and help ensure marketing plans come to life effectively while maintaining alignment with Nike's brand priorities and consumer strategies.

This is a great opportunity to gain exposure to a broad range of marketing initiatives across a complex and fast-growing geography. You'll build strong relationships across Nike's marketing ecosystem while helping bring seasonal brand priorities to life and strengthen Nike's connection with consumers throughout the CEMEA region.

Key areas of focus include;

• Develop a deep understanding of the Running & ACG consumer, cultural trends, and the broader marketplace to identify opportunities to strengthen Nike's connection with consumers across CEMEA.
• Partner with city teammates to gather, consolidate, and share market insights and feedback with relevant stakeholders and cross-functional teams.
• Help adapt and localize global and geo marketing priorities into a CEMEA-relevant point of view, ensuring we continue to drive brand distinction across key consumer moments.
• Support the briefing, planning, and execution of seasonal brand campaigns and community experiences, working closely with cross-functional teams and partners to ensure alignment, seamless delivery, and adherence to Nike brand standards.
• Support athlete, community, and consumer experiences that strengthen Nike's connection with runners across CEMEA.
• Support content planning and campaign execution across digital, social, retail, and media channels.
• Manage project timelines, meeting preparation, deliverables, approvals, and stakeholder communications to help keep key initiatives on track.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to simplify processes and enhance team effectiveness.

Relocation is not available for this position

Applications for this role will be accepted August 20th, 2026

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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.

What You Can Expect OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

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03 Interview

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