At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead athlete services strategy and create premium experiences for elite athletes.
- Company: Join NIKE, a global leader in sports innovation and athlete performance.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse culture, and opportunities for personal growth.
- Other info: Dynamic role with excellent career advancement opportunities in a fast-paced environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on athletes' performance and connect with sports culture.
- Qualifications: Experience with elite athletes, strong leadership, and project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes.
It is a place to explore potential, push boundaries, and redefine what is possible.
The company seeks people who can grow, think, dream, and create.
Its culture thrives on diversity, rewards imagination, and values every voice.
NIKE looks for achievers, leaders, and visionaries who bring their skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As Senior Professional, Athlete Services & Experiences UK&I (Grade 35), this role leads the strategy and execution of athlete services across the UK & Ireland Sports Marketing portfolio.
The role partners closely with Sports Marketing Representatives, EMEA Athlete Services teams, and key cross-functional stakeholders to create premium athlete experiences that strengthen relationships and help athletes perform at their highest potential.
This position reports to the UK&I Sports Marketing Athlete Development & Services Manager.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- The successful candidate demonstrates the following experience and capabilities:
- Experience working with elite athletes and within high-performance environments.
- Proven ability to develop and execute athlete servicing strategies that drive impact.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
- Excellent stakeholder management skills with a track record of cross-functional collaboration.
- Strong project management, planning, and organizational skills.
- Experience managing budgets and making strategic investment decisions.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to build trusted relationships.
- Passion for sport, athlete performance, and delivering exceptional athlete service.
- WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
- Athlete Services Strategy & Performance
- Lead the UK&I Athlete Services strategy, aligning priorities with business and athlete needs.
- Drive athlete performance services through the London NSRL, ensuring a world-class service model.
- Gather and translate athlete insights into actions that elevate the athlete experience.
- Shape and deliver premium athlete experiences and visits at Nike UK Headquarters.
- Contribute to the ongoing development and evolution of the UK&I athlete tiering framework.
- Athlete Product Experience
- Lead seasonal athlete seeding plans and define servicing priorities across the athlete portfolio.
- Drive athlete styling and gifting strategies that reflect athlete insights and brand priorities.
- Deliver premium product experiences that strengthen athlete relationships and build brand affinity.
- Athlete Engagement & Experiences
- Build and execute plans that connect athletes to key sport, brand, and cultural moments.
- Partner with EMEA Athlete Services teams to deliver locally relevant and impactful experiences.
- Create meaningful engagements that deepen athletes’ connection to Nike and its purpose.
- Leadership & Operations
- Lead, coach, and inspire teammates within the Athlete Development & Services team.
- Build strong partnerships with Sports Marketing Representatives to deepen athlete understanding and identify opportunities.
- Manage athlete services budgets and make informed investment decisions that maximize impact.
- Drive operational excellence across athlete servicing processes, tools, and ways of working.
Application deadline: August 13, 2026.
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Senior Professional, Sports Marketing, Athlete Performance Services, UK & Ireland employer: Nike
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