Sports Marketing Placement London 2023

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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for engaging and diverse students that are willing to join our team for a 12-month internship starting July 2023 at our Nike’s London office. Our ideal candidate will possess great communication skills, show willingness to learn and is not afraid of challenges.

Our internships allow students to be fully immersed in meaningful work that impacts the future of the business. To be successful in the role our interns must be self-starters who are willing to drive innovation to win as a team.

What you will work on

Based in Nike’s London office you will work as part of the UK Sports Marketing team. This is an exciting opportunity for candidates who are excited by assist across all areas of the team, including Football, Sport Performance, Brand Experience and Athlete Experience.

Tasks and Responsibilities 

• Support development and execution of the operational and logistical elements of Athlete Servicing on both product and experiences within the Sports Marketing tiering classification of athletes.
• Support in operations and processing logistics of contractual athlete & asset activation requests
• Obsess the seasonal product concept map to ensure all athletes are receiving the right product for the right purpose at the right time.
• Support with the servicing of all sports marketing athletes identified including securing of product through futures contracts to cover ‘seasonal drops’, subsequent call offs & shipping, and where appropriate the experiences around distribution to athletes in person.
• Support the wider team on Nike systems, including product ordering, financial processing, and other administrative duties.
• Provide logistical support to the team around Athlete appearances connected with travel, accommodation, and logistics.

What you'll bring

• Currently undertaking 2nd year Undergraduate degree at a UK University within Business Administration, Marketing or a related program
• Strong passion and knowledge of sport and understand the professional sports industry.
• Ability to interact, network and build credibility for both themselves and the Nike Brand across a complex internal matrix and wider sporting industry.
• Ability to build strong relationships to provide to deliver the aims and objectives of EMEA Nike Sports Marketing and in accordance with the respective Athlete & Assets’ contracts.
• Strong Communication and personal skills
• Ability work and understand different point of view and support the team to a consensus

In order to be eligible for the internship, you must:

• Currently undertaking 2nd year of an undergraduate degree at a UK University,
• Be available for a 12-month fulltime (sandwich year) internship starting in July 2023 (end date in June 2024)

We offer a competitive salary for each of our Internship roles.

To Apply

Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV in English no later than 16th December 2022.

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.