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Senior Manager, Jordan Brand Marketing, Japan
Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Marketing
Location
Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Tokyo, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Job ID
R-84555
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?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Reporting into the Senior Director, Asia Pacific and Latin America (APLA) Jordan Brand Marketing, based at Nike’s World Headquarters in Portland, Oregon, this role will be based in Tokyo, Japan and works in close partnership with Japan Marketing, APLA Geo Marketing, and Global Jordan Brand teams. The Senior Manager leads and develops teams across Streetwear Brand Marketing, Sport Brand Marketing, Energy Brand Marketing, and Brand Creative, while collaborating closely with Merchandising, Marketplace, Integrated Retail Marketing, Digital, Integrated Media, Sports Marketing, Communications, Operations, and external agency partners to deliver integrated brand impact.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This role calls for a bold, culturally fluent brand leader who will shape and accelerate Jordan Brand in Japan. The Senior Manager is a strategic and creative storyteller with a deep understanding of Japanese culture, sport, and streetwear, and the ability to translate global brand vision into locally resonant, consumer-led marketing. They bring strong judgment, thrive in ambiguity, and lead with clarity, empathy, and intent.
This leader is both visionary and operational — equally comfortable setting long-term brand direction and driving disciplined execution. They are an inclusive people leader who inspires teams, develops talent, and builds trust across functions and geographies. With strong influence and executive presence, they navigate complex stakeholder environments while delivering meaningful cultural and commercial impact.
Minimum 8–9 years of progressive experience in brand marketing or consumer marketing
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Proven senior leadership experience managing managers and multi-disciplinary teams within matrixed, global organizations
Experience leading integrated, full-funnel brand marketing strategies across multiple channels
Demonstrated ability to manage agencies, budgets, and complex stakeholder environments with strong operational rigor
Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Japanese
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will own and lead the Jordan Brand Marketing strategy in Japan, driving integrated, full-funnel brand plans that connect culture, product, and storytelling. You will translate global and APLA priorities into locally relevant expressions, while guiding multiple marketing disciplines to deliver distinctive, consumer-led impact.
Lead the Jordan Brand Marketing strategy in Japan across Streetwear, Sport, Energy, and Brand Creative
Translate Global and APLA Jordan strategies into culturally authentic, locally resonant plans
Drive annual, seasonal, and always-on brand marketing plans across digital, retail, media, and cultural platforms
Develop, inspire, and manage senior marketing leaders and their teams
Partner cross-functionally to connect brand storytelling with product strategy, marketplace priorities, and consumer journeys
Oversee agency relationships, budgets, timelines, and operational excellence
Measure success through brand strength, cultural relevance, consumer engagement, and commercial outcomes
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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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.
Full Time
Career area
Marketing
Location
Midtown Tower, 9-7-1 Akasaka, Tokyo, Tokyo 150-0001, Japan
Job ID
R-84555
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?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Reporting into the Senior Director, Asia Pacific and Latin America (APLA) Jordan Brand Marketing, based at Nike’s World Headquarters in Portland, Oregon, this role will be based in Tokyo, Japan and works in close partnership with Japan Marketing, APLA Geo Marketing, and Global Jordan Brand teams. The Senior Manager leads and develops teams across Streetwear Brand Marketing, Sport Brand Marketing, Energy Brand Marketing, and Brand Creative, while collaborating closely with Merchandising, Marketplace, Integrated Retail Marketing, Digital, Integrated Media, Sports Marketing, Communications, Operations, and external agency partners to deliver integrated brand impact.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This role calls for a bold, culturally fluent brand leader who will shape and accelerate Jordan Brand in Japan. The Senior Manager is a strategic and creative storyteller with a deep understanding of Japanese culture, sport, and streetwear, and the ability to translate global brand vision into locally resonant, consumer-led marketing. They bring strong judgment, thrive in ambiguity, and lead with clarity, empathy, and intent.
This leader is both visionary and operational — equally comfortable setting long-term brand direction and driving disciplined execution. They are an inclusive people leader who inspires teams, develops talent, and builds trust across functions and geographies. With strong influence and executive presence, they navigate complex stakeholder environments while delivering meaningful cultural and commercial impact.
Minimum 8–9 years of progressive experience in brand marketing or consumer marketing
Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Communications, or related field (or equivalent experience)
Proven senior leadership experience managing managers and multi-disciplinary teams within matrixed, global organizations
Experience leading integrated, full-funnel brand marketing strategies across multiple channels
Demonstrated ability to manage agencies, budgets, and complex stakeholder environments with strong operational rigor
Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Japanese
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will own and lead the Jordan Brand Marketing strategy in Japan, driving integrated, full-funnel brand plans that connect culture, product, and storytelling. You will translate global and APLA priorities into locally relevant expressions, while guiding multiple marketing disciplines to deliver distinctive, consumer-led impact.
Lead the Jordan Brand Marketing strategy in Japan across Streetwear, Sport, Energy, and Brand Creative
Translate Global and APLA Jordan strategies into culturally authentic, locally resonant plans
Drive annual, seasonal, and always-on brand marketing plans across digital, retail, media, and cultural platforms
Develop, inspire, and manage senior marketing leaders and their teams
Partner cross-functionally to connect brand storytelling with product strategy, marketplace priorities, and consumer journeys
Oversee agency relationships, budgets, timelines, and operational excellence
Measure success through brand strength, cultural relevance, consumer engagement, and commercial outcomes
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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.
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.
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PostedJune 4, 2026
ClosesJuly 4, 2026