Gaming Partnership Lead, Rtfkt

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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. The first spark of a product idea sets the NIKE, Inc. Product team into motion. The team of developers, testers, engineers, designers and managers obsess over Nike’s iconic silhouettes and create groundbreaking new styles. They collaborate, ideate and refine products’ construction, fit and materials. They maintain a keen understanding of consumer and market trends. They skillfully operate at the intersection of buyer needs, technical feasibility and business objectives. And they work lockstep with Merchandising, Design, Manufacturing and others to produce the final result: products that reflect the soul of sport and inspire athletes to reach new levels of performance. GAMING PARTNERSHIP MANAGER WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? We are looking for a Gaming Partnership Manager who is passionate about managing and growing partnerships to deepen our relationship and lead value with our most strategic gaming partners. You will bring passion and creativity in engaging with partners across a variety of different industries, but the focus is our relationships with gaming companies looking to partner with our main IP's (like Clone X) and products (our various sneaker drops). Gaming is the future of the NFT market, and we are looking for someone who can help us organize and manage all our projects in this space. WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON? You will build partnership account plans, lead its execution and be the daily contact for partners managing deliverable timelines, escalations and other tasks that are important to the success of the partnership. Additionally - Guide overall partner success and manage the performance of strategic partnerships - Maintain partner pipelines, prioritize accounts and communicate status to management - Recommend new tools and programs to partners and increase adoption - Develop account plans and work with third-party counterparts to get understanding and set expectations for delivery - Provide quantitative and qualitative reports to improve, optimization, and new ideas for important accounts - Be an expert and bring creativity to how RTFKT can grow its partnerships - Build strategy that supports organizational goals, creating win win situations for both RTFKT and its partners - Work with the Business Development team and cross-functional colleagues including product, marketing, operations, and legal to ensure partner success and achieve defined goals. WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH? Internally, you will be an advocate for our partners and bring the "voice of the partner" to inform cross-functional team discussions and our decisions. You will be working closely with our Co-founder and Head of Partnership, Brand & Strategy as well as our COO. WHAT YOU BRING TO NIKE - Previous years of experience in an Account Manager role or equivalent experience - Passion for building strong relationships with partners - Develop new plans, collaborate with our teams, and achieve a plan of action - Ability to inspire Director, VP & C-Suite executives, both internally and externally - Commitment to diversity and inclusion 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.