Senior Professional, Sports Marketing, Operations Specialist (Clubs & Federations)

Position Type

Full Time

Career area

Marketing

Location

Colosseum 1, Hilversum, North Holland 1213 NL, Netherlands

Job ID

R-88553

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?

Based at Nike's European Headquarters in Hilversum, the Netherlands, you will join the EMEA Sports Marketing team. Our mission is to ensure Nike partners with the right clubs, federations, athletes, and organizations to strengthen our position as the world's leading sports brand. Within this team, you'll play a critical role in delivering operational excellence across our football portfolio, ensuring our contracted partners receive best-in-class service and support while driving efficiency and process improvement across the business.

WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

You will report to the Sports Marketing Clubs & Federations Operations Manager and collaborate closely with teammates across Sports Marketing Operations in both EMEA and Global teams. In addition, you'll partner with Sports Marketing field teams across EMEA and APLA, Supply Chain, Distribution Center Operations, and the Global Football Apparel team to ensure seamless execution and delivery for our contracted clubs and federations.

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment. You combine strong operational and analytical capabilities with a proactive mindset and a passion for continuously improving processes and ways of working.

You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, building strong relationships across teams, and using data and insights to drive decisions. Most importantly, you're motivated by delivering exceptional service to some of Nike's most important football partners.

YOU'LL BRING:

Experience in operations, supply chain, demand planning, allocation, inventory management, or a related field.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on delivering operational excellence.

A continuous improvement mindset and experience identifying and implementing process enhancements.

Ability to build effective partnerships and influence cross-functional stakeholders.

Experience working with external partners, customers, teams, leagues, athletes, or wholesale accounts.

Strong communication and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with business systems such as SAP/S4, Cognos, Tableau, or similar planning and reporting platforms.

Fluency in Spanish or Portuguese is considered a plus.

WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

As the Account Specialist for Clubs & Federations Operations, you will help ensure the successful execution of Nike's product and service commitments to contracted football clubs and federations across EMEA.

Your responsibilities will include:

Managing seasonal product planning activities, including line plan reviews, forecasting, inbound tracking, and delivery planning.

Monitoring inventory levels and supporting allocation decisions to ensure product availability and partner satisfaction.

Coordinating operational processes and administrative activities required to support our football partners.

Identifying opportunities to enhance existing processes and drive greater efficiency across the Sports Marketing Operations function.

Partnering with internal and external stakeholders to resolve issues, improve execution, and ensure a premium service experience for Nike's clubs and federations portfolio.

Contributing to cross-functional projects that support operational excellence and the continued evolution of Sports Marketing Operations.

Application deadline: August 25, 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.

What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.