Specialist II, Integrated Retail, EKIN, Football, Mainhausen (m/f/d)

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
 

As Football EKIN, you will be the face, voice, and heart of Nike Football. Your passion for sport will guide you as you serve the Nike Sport Marketplace by inspiring and educating retail associates. You’ll leverage your expertise to support athletes*, helping them solve challenges and elevate their game. Acting as Nike’s eyes and ears, you’ll listen to the voice of athletes* and share insights with teammates, playing a vital role in bringing Nike’s mission to life every day.
 

Based in Mainhausen, you’ll operate across the German marketplace, collaborating seamlessly with the football marketing team and cross‑functional partners to deliver Nike’s Football vision. You’ll work closely with Sales, Nike stores, marketplace teams, and the EMEA EKIN network to stay connected to the latest strategies, innovations, and best practices.
 

You will report directly to the Manager, Integrated Retail, EKIN Germany & Nordics.

Your day‑to‑day will vary significantly, requiring adaptability, collaboration, and the ability to maximize both individual and collective thinking. You’ll embrace diverse perspectives and apply strategic insight to uncover new opportunities.
 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
 

We’re seeking someone who lives and breathes football — a talent deeply connected to the culture of the game, both on and off the pitch. You are curious about young consumers within the football community and driven to build authentic relationships with them. You’re passionate about innovation and eager to become a trusted voice, educating partners about Nike’s brand, mission, and football breakthroughs. You thrive in fast‑changing environments, maintain a growth mindset, and adapt with agility.
 

WHAT YOU BRING
 

A successful candidate will demonstrate the following essential requirements:
 

• Passion for Nike’s brand, mission, and innovation
• Love for sports, with football and fitness at the core
• Personal connection to football culture and strong understanding of its relevance on and off the pitch, ideally through active involvement in a German Football Club
• Proven ability to deliver impactful product training with a focus on innovation and marketplace relevance
• Strong communication skills and ability to build and sustain relationships with key stakeholders
• Experience in training delivery, project management, or digital content creation is highly advantageous
• Familiarity with the football retail environment in Germany
• Agile mindset with willingness to adapt to consumer and organizational needs
• Flexibility to work across multiple locations within the German marketplace
• Availability to travel extensively across Germany, including weekends, based on business needs
• Full valid driver’s license
   

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
 

As Specialist II, Integrated Retail, EKIN, Mainhausen Germany, you will be part of the Germany Retail Marketing function, reporting directly to the Manager, Integrated Retail, EKIN Germany & Nordics.

Your core responsibilities will include:
 

• Building connection and community within the football marketplace through frequent visits to Nike stores, wholesale partners, and local communities
• Delivering seasonal and year‑round education and engagement plans for football and fitness
• Organizing and hosting footwear trials across the marketplace
• Driving product launches, cultural moments, and grassroots initiatives that resonate with the football community in Germany
• Delivering engaging training experiences to inspire and upskill retail employees on Nike’s mission, brand, and innovation
• Creating interactive experiences including store visits, product clinics, and trials