EKIN Marketplace – Retail Marketing – Toronto – Nike – Toronto, ON

Company: Nike

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sat, 03 May 2025 02:41:13 GMT

Job description: EKIN- Marketplace
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. TeamNIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore
potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The
company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture
thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks
achievers, leaders, and visionaries. At Nike, it is about each person bringing skills
and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving the game.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Does the sight of a fresh pair of running shoes make you want to hit the pavement
immediately? Do you get excited at the prospect of leading store employees
through a technical breakdown of Nike’s running shoe lineup? Are you passionate
about helping others discover their love for sport? If you thrive in retail, enjoy
learning about the needs of athletes, and live for the “moment of truth” when they
choose the perfect shoe to carry them through their season, this could be the job
for you!
In 1981, Nike created the EKIN team (EKIN is “Nike” spelled backwards) to serve
as Nike’s Athlete Missionaries, building deep and meaningful relationships with
athletes in the community. EKINs served as the baton between Nike’s products
and customers, sharing product insights and innovations while converting others
to discover a passion for sport.
Today, the EKIN team continues that mission, bringing Nike’s inspiration and
innovation to athletes around the globe. While this role has a strong focus on
running, EKINs represent Nike across all sports, ensuring that every athlete can
find the right gear to make athlete dreams real.
You’ll help maintain brand consistency, build relationships, and deliver exceptional
educational experiences, in Nike-owned stores, with key retail partners and the
community.
We are looking for an EKIN to join our team based in [xX]. The ideal candidate is a
dedicated sport enthusiast, with a particular passion for running, a background in
retail, and excellent presentation skills. These qualities have driven EKINs success
for over 40 years, and they will continue to power Nike for the next 50.WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
*Bringing key Nike business and brand stories to life across the marketplace as
Nike’s product authority
*Leveraging marketplace expertise to develop locally-relevant seasonal plans
aligned with city or geo marketing teams
*Leveraging your passion and position to strategically authenticate Nike brand
stories in the marketplace
*Creating experiential training sessions that energize Retail Associates in your
market with effective tools that drive reach and impact across multiple formats
including video, virtual and immersive in-person sessions.
*Actively participate in the running community. You will integrate and collaborate
with the community in meaningful and impactful ways that reinforce Nike’s
mission and beliefs.
*You will serve as Nike’s eyes and ears, shaping marketplace insights with
observations of the consumer, product, competition, and trends.
WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH
You will report into the Territory EKIN Manager and will work closely with your
Centralized EKIN team, Territory EKIN teams, and City/Geography Marketing
teams to prioritize seasonal opportunities. You will collaborate with Account
Training & Delivery partners to optimize education touchpoints against the holistic
vision of athlete education in your market and more broadly. You will work with
Field Leadership teams, Store teams, and Retail Store Operations team as
execution partners. Additionally, you will manage external vendor partners in the
creation of training events.
WHAT YOU BRING TO NIKE

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher; or combination of relevant education, experience,

and training
*2 years of retail, sales, customer service, mentoring, or instructing experience

  • Demonstrated knowledge of the running market as it relates to consumer trends,

local market hot spots, and retail destinations

  • Ability to connect and inspire people, meeting facilitation and making

strategic recommendations

  • Ability to drive a culture of always-on testing and learning, including the rapid

application of consumer signals into strategy, planning, and content iteration

  • Must have a deep passion for the NIKE brand and sports
  • Positive and active presence on social media and across the digital world with

experience in content creation and online storytelling

  • Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% of the time
  • Must lift heavy objects and sample bags that weigh up to 50 lbs.
  • Experience with an event agency or large scale special events preferred but not

required
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 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.

The EKIN Marketplace at NIKE, Inc. invites passionate individuals to join their team as EKINs (Nike spelled backward), focusing on building relationships with athletes and sharing product insights. The EKIN role, rooted in a rich history, emphasizes inspiration and innovation, especially within the running community.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Act as Nike’s product expert in the marketplace.
  • Develop localized strategies in alignment with city marketing.
  • Create engaging training sessions for retail associates.
  • Actively participate in the running community and provide marketplace insights.

Ideal Candidate:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
  • 2+ years in retail or customer service.
  • Strong connection to running and retail trends.
  • Excellent presentation and facilitation skills.
  • Active on social media with experience in content creation.
  • Willingness to travel up to 75%.

Culture and Benefits:
NIKE promotes a diverse and inclusive work environment, offers a comprehensive rewards package, and fosters professional growth. Their mission is to inspire every athlete globally.

Lead, Partner Marketing Canada – Nike – Toronto, ON

Company: Nike

Location: Toronto, ON

Expected salary:

Job date: Sun, 23 Feb 2025 05:10:14 GMT

Job description: Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Come and join our growing team! We’re looking for a collaborative, innovative and consumer-focused retail brand marketer who can help us lead strategy and implementation across out marketplace, with a sharp focus on our Third Party Wholesale (3PW) Partner Business in Canada.PLEASE NOTE: This is a Full-Time On-site position (Mondays to Thursdays in the office/Fridays from Home Office) based out of our Downtown Toronto HQ.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a Retail Brand Marketing leader who can help us develop and drive retail brand marketing strategies for our 3PW partner(s) across the Canadian marketplace. We desire a creative, people-first leader and teammate who will obsess the consumer journey within retail experiences and seasonal concepts. These candidates are motivated to build engaging innovations stories and experiences to ultimately create demand and impact across the marketplace. This individual will immerse themselves in the business and constantly be looking for opportunities to evolve / improve the way we tell our product stories, all in an effort to connect with consumers and drive sales.
The ideal candidate loves working in a face-paced, ever-evolving, positive and collaborative team environment. They’re a self-starter who thrives working through ambiguity and enjoys leading new and innovative approaches for their team.WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
In this role, you will collaborate with teammates across Nike and our 3PW portfolio to engage consumers in distinctive, memorable ways that move them to action in their retail journey.You will be responsible for understanding both the art and science of retail marketing; obsessing the business, consumer insights and the creative ways we tell our product stories.You will partner closely with cross functional teams to assist in building the wholistic seasonal brand plan across concepts and ensure that the Brand is properly represented.Lead the overall development and execution of seasonal /monthly initiatives, sports moments and premium retail experiences (online and off-line).As a Partner Marketing Lead, you will:

  • Help deliver experiences that serve consumers through multiple retail touch points, including:
  • Brick & Mortar executions
  • Digital and social media
  • Consumer Experiences
  • Influencer and Athlete partnerships
  • Enhance the impact of our retail executions based on athlete* insights and behaviours
  • Manage and route creative output through processes and checkpoints, across multiple partner business units and banners
  • Leverage campaign insight and performance data to inform future marketing initiatives season-after- season

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
As the Partner Marketing Leader, you will report directly into Canada’s Brand and Marketing Director. You will collaborate with our cross functional teammates and NA counterparts, both internal and external partners.

  • NA Partner Marketing & Operations
  • Partner Account Planners
  • Partner Sales & Marketplace
  • VM Lead / Specialists
  • Sports Marketing & Social Community Impact
  • Catalyst Marketing
  • Brand Creative
  • Product & Merchandising
  • Geo / Global Marketing Teams
  • Agency & Production partners
  • Other Core Functional Partner such as Media, etc…

WHAT YOU WIL BRING:

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, Art (PREFERRED) or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • 8 + years of direct relevant marketing experience (building and implementing strategies)
  • Large Fleet, vertical retail and store opening experience

Required:

  • A strong understanding of the marketplace, shopping behaviours, retail journeys and retail trends
  • A passion for product and storytelling
  • A track record of implementing a test and learn offense
  • The ability to embrace change and the ever-evolving marketplace needs
  • Exceptional written, verbal, visual communication and presentation skills
  • Self-motivated with excellent organizational skills
  • Pro-active problem solver, with an ability to assess an issue and develop action steps for resolution
  • An impeccable ability for balancing creativity with business needs, inspired by the “now and next” and keeping the consumer at the centre of the work

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the City of Toronto’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants are requested to make their needs known in advance when contacted.

NIKE, Inc. is looking for a retail brand marketer to join their team in Canada. They are seeking someone who is creative, consumer-focused, and can lead marketing strategies for their Third Party Wholesale partners. The ideal candidate will work on developing engaging marketing stories, enhancing retail experiences, and driving sales. They should have experience in marketing, a passion for storytelling, and the ability to adapt to a changing marketplace. The role will involve collaborating with cross-functional teams and external partners to create impactful retail initiatives. The candidate should have strong communication skills, be proactive, and prioritize the consumer in their work. NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and provides accommodations for candidates with disabilities.

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Location: Scarborough, ON

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