Job Description
<p><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The successful candidate will play a key coordination role in translating Nike’s global brand direction into impactful local executions that resonate with the South African youth consumer, while ensuring all activity aligns with global brand standards. This role will work closely with internal marketing, retail, digital, creative, and buying teams, as well as key Nike stakeholders, to deliver best-in-class campaigns and brand experiences.</span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Qualification in Marketing, Brand Management, Communications, or a related field </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">2–4 years’ experience within marketing, brand coordination, retail marketing, or account management </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Strong understanding of youth culture, sneaker culture, streetwear, and the South African retail landscape </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Experience working with integrated campaigns across digital, retail, and experiential environments </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities </span></span></li></ul><p><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Skills: </strong></span></span></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Strong attention to detail and ability to work within brand guidelines </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Proficient in Microsoft Office and presentation tools </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Passion for street - culture, fashion, culture, and the Nike brand </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Strong attention to detail and ability to work within brand guidelines </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Proficient in Microsoft Office and presentation tools </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Passion for street - culture, fashion, culture, and the Nike brand </span></span></li></ul><p> </p><p><strong>Behaviours: </strong></p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Business Insight - applies market and business insights in order to drive organisational objectives</span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Communicates Effectively - conveys information and communicates ideas in a clear, concise and impactful manner</span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Decision Quality - consistently makes timely, well-rounded and informed decisions</span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Manages Complexity - interprets and simplifies complex and contradictory information when resolving organisational problems</span></span></li><li><p><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Optimizes Work Processes - assesses and improves the efficiency, effectiveness, and quality of various work processes</span></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;"><strong>Preference will be given, but not limited to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act.</strong></span></span></p></li></ul><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> </p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0cm;"> </p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span data-teams="true"><strong>#LI-MS1</strong></span></p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><ul style="list-style-type: disc;"><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Support the execution of Nike-focused marketing strategies and campaigns within Sportscene </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Coordinate and implement integrated marketing plans across retail, digital, social, and experiential platforms </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Translate Nike global brand direction into locally relevant sportscene go-to-market campaigns </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Act as a key day-to-day contact between internal teams and Nike partners to ensure seamless campaign delivery and execution </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Assist with the planning and rollout of product launches, seasonal campaigns, and key brand moments </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Support creative briefing and development processes to ensure alignment with Nike brand standards and objectives </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Manage and maintain Nike marketing calendars and campaign timelines </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Monitor campaign performance and compile post-campaign reporting and insights </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Conduct ongoing market, trend, and competitor analysis to ensure Sportscene remains culturally relevant and commercially competitive </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Identify innovative opportunities to grow and elevate the Nike business within Sportscene </span></span></li><li><span style="background-color: white; color: black; font-family: Aptos, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">Ensure consistent and premium Nike brand representation across all consumer touchpoints </span></span></li></ul>
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