About this role
Are you ready to play a key role in shaping Nike’s integrated retail marketplace in the UK&I and help inspire the next generation of consumers?
As a Senior Professional, Retail Brand Marketing, you’ll take ownership of delivering Nike’s brand presence across a diverse marketplace portfolio in the UK & Ireland, with London at the heart of the action. You’ll help bring Nike’s sport stories, seasonal concepts, and cultural moments to life, ensuring our brand shows up with distinction and impact across the marketplace.
You will help lead cross-functional workstreams, and influence partners to elevate execution. Your work will help strengthen Nike’s position in one of the world’s most dynamic and competitive retail environments.
Based in London, you’ll be a key contributor within the UK & Ireland Retail Brand Marketing team and wider Integrated Marketplace teams, where sport, culture and community intersect. You will report directly into the Retail Brand Marketing Manager.
Your Mission
- Contribute to shaping the UK&I Integrated Marketplace marketing vision by supporting strategic planning and leading assigned key workstreams aligned to Nike’s priority sports and seasonal moments.
- Drive excellence in partner positioning by ensuring Nike’s Brand Standards are consistently and powerfully represented across marketplace touchpoints.
- Lead the planning and execution of seasonal initiatives, supporting innovation, athlete storytelling, and culturally relevant activations.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, marketplace partners, agencies, and vendors to ensure seamless delivery and alignment.
- Stay deeply connected to the consumer and retail landscape, gathering insights and translating them into actionable recommendations for UK&I, EMEA, and Global teams.
- Contribute to a collaborative, high-performing team culture by mentoring junior teammates, sharing expertise, and elevating collective thinking.
Who You’ll Work With
You’ll work closely with the Integrated Retail Marketing team, collaborating with Sport Brand teams, retail and sales partners, and cross-functional brand teams. You’ll also partner with Comms, Sports Marketing, Energy Marketing, and Brand Creative to deliver cohesive and elevated marketplace plans.
You’ll maintain strong connections with the EMEA Integrated Retail Marketing team and occasionally support work with Global partners to ensure alignment and consistency across markets.
Who We’re Looking For
You are a proactive, creative, and consumer-obsessed marketer who thrives at the intersection of sport, culture, and retail. You bring strong executional excellence, the ability to influence without authority, and a passion for elevating brand experiences.
You’re energised by solving problems, shaping compelling narratives, and driving work forward in fast-paced environments. You collaborate naturally, communicate clearly, and bring a positive, solutions-focused mindset to every challenge.
You’re adaptable, curious, and always looking for ways to grow, and you help others grow along the way.
What you will bring
- Solid experience in brand, retail, or marketing roles, with a track record of leading cross-functional projects and delivering high-quality execution.
- Strong understanding of the UK&I consumer landscape and the ability to translate insights into meaningful marketplace actions.
- Ability to build and maintain productive relationships with internal teams and external partners.
- Comfort working with data, insights, and cultural trends to inform decisions and refine marketing approaches.
- A proactive, energetic, and curious mindset, always seeking ways to elevate Nike’s sport marketplace and contribute to future growth.
Application closing date: 6th February 2026
Local candidates only please, relocation is not supported for this opportunity.
Other facts
About Nike
Nike is committed to redefining the future of sport through a comprehensive approach to environmental sustainability. Grounded in a deep sense of responsibility for the planet, our commitment extends across the entire lifecycle of our products. Here's how Nike defines environmental sustainability:
Innovative Materials:
At the heart of our sustainability efforts is a dedication to innovative materials that minimize environmental impact. We constantly explore and invest in sustainable alternatives, incorporating recycled materials, organic cotton, and other eco-friendly innovations into our product lines.
Reducing Waste:
Nike is actively working to reduce waste in our manufacturing processes. Through advanced design techniques and responsible sourcing, we aim to minimize the environmental footprint of our products, ensuring that every step of the production cycle aligns with our commitment to sustainability.
Circular Design:
Embracing a circular economy, Nike is reimagining product design to extend the lifespan of our products. By emphasizing durability, repairability, and recyclability, we are actively working to create a closed-loop system that reduces waste and promotes responsible consumption.
Energy Efficiency:
Nike is dedicated to minimizing our carbon footprint by implementing energy-efficient practices in our manufacturing and supply chain. We're investing in renewable energy sources, setting ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and continuously exploring ways to operate with the environment in mind.
Water Stewardship:
Recognizing the importance of water as a precious resource, Nike is committed to responsible water management. We strive to reduce water usage in our supply chain, implement sustainable water practices, and engage in partnerships that address global water challenges.
Transparency and Accountability:
Nike believes in transparency and being accountable for our environmental impact. We openly communicate our sustainability go
What you'll do
- The Senior Professional will shape Nike’s integrated retail marketplace in the UK&I, focusing on brand presence and execution across various marketplace touchpoints. They will lead cross-functional workstreams and collaborate with internal and external partners to deliver impactful marketing initiatives.
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