About the position
The EKIN team serves as Nike’s Athlete Missionaries, building deep and meaningful relationships with athletes in the community. EKINs serve as the baton between Nike’s products and customers, sharing product insights and innovations while converting others to discover a passion for sport. Today, the EKIN team continues that mission, bringing Nike’s inspiration and innovation to athletes around the globe. EKINs represent Nike across all sports, ensuring that every athlete can find the right gear to make athlete dreams real. We are looking for an EKIN to join our team based in Portland, Oregon. The ideal candidate is a dedicated sport enthusiast, knowledgeable and relatable to all athletes, with a background in retail, and excellent presentation skills. These qualities have driven EKINs success for over 40 years, and they will continue to power Nike for the next 50.
Responsibilities
- Maintain brand consistency, build relationships, and deliver exceptional educational experiences, in Nike-owned stores, with key retail partners and the community.
- Bring key Nike business and brand stories to life in the marketplace as Nike’s product authority across multiple sports including Running, Soccer, Basketball, Training, and more.
- Leverage marketplace expertise to develop locally relevant seasonal plans aligned with city or geo marketing teams.
- Leverage your passion and position to strategically authenticate Nike brand stories in the marketplace.
- Create experiential training sessions that energize Retail Associates in your market with effective tools that drive reach and impact across multiple formats including video, virtual and immersive in-person sessions.
- Actively participate in the sports community, integrating and collaborating in meaningful and impactful ways that reinforce Nike’s mission and beliefs.
- Serve as Nike’s eyes and ears, shaping marketplace insights with observations of the consumer, product, competition, and trends.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
- Deep passion for the NIKE brand and sports
- 2 years of retail, sales, customer service, mentoring, or instructing experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the market as it relates to consumer trends, local market hot spots, and retail destinations
- Ability to connect and inspire people, meeting facilitation and making strategic recommendations, including the rapid application of consumer signals into strategy, planning, and content iteration
- Positive and active presence on social media and across the digital world with experience in content creation and online storytelling
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 75% of the time (including using your personal vehicle) and lift heavy objects that weigh up to 50 lbs.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience with an event agency or large-scale special events preferred but not required
Benefits
- Annual base salary ranges from \$60,800.00 in our lowest geographic market to \$120,300.00 in our highest geographic market.
- Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.
- Information about benefits can be found here.
About the Entry, EKIN Marketplace, Retail Marketing, Los Angeles Opportunity
Nike is currently hiring for a Entry, EKIN Marketplace, Retail Marketing, Los Angeles position based in Los Angeles, CA, US. This is a full time opportunity suited to candidates who are ready to contribute their skills and grow within a dynamic team environment. Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to take the next step in your career, this role offers a chance to work on meaningful projects while developing new capabilities.
What the Role Involves
As a Entry, EKIN Marketplace, Retail Marketing, Los Angeles, you will be expected to collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, take ownership of key deliverables, and contribute ideas that help Nike achieve its goals. Day-to-day responsibilities typically include planning and prioritizing tasks, communicating progress with stakeholders, maintaining high standards of quality, and adapting to evolving business needs. The exact scope of duties may vary depending on team structure and current priorities, so candidates should be comfortable with a role that can evolve over time.
Who Nike is Looking For
Successful candidates generally bring a combination of relevant experience, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude toward problem-solving. Nike values individuals who can work independently as well as part of a team, who are detail-oriented, and who bring a positive, adaptable mindset to their work. Prior experience in a similar Entry, EKIN Marketplace, Retail Marketing, Los Angeles capacity is beneficial, though a strong willingness to learn and grow is equally important.
Compensation and Benefits
Compensation for this role is competitive and commensurate with experience. In addition to base pay, many roles at Nike may include benefits such as health coverage, paid time off, opportunities for professional development, and a supportive work culture designed to help employees thrive both personally and professionally.
Why Join Nike?
Joining Nike as a Entry, EKIN Marketplace, Retail Marketing, Los Angeles means becoming part of a team that values collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Employees are encouraged to bring their own perspective to the table, and the organization aims to foster an environment where people feel supported in doing their best work. This is a great opportunity for candidates who want their contributions to have a real, visible impact.
How to Apply
If you believe you're a strong fit for the Entry, EKIN Marketplace, Retail Marketing, Los Angeles role at Nike in Los Angeles, CA, US, we encourage you to review the full job details above and submit your application through the listed channel. This position was posted on 2026-05-05T14:49:48Z. Early applications are generally encouraged, as competitive roles like this one can attract a high volume of interest.
