Specialist II, Integrated Retail, EKIN, Football, France

NIKE Retail Germany

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Paris, France Until 9/25/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 27, 2026 Last posted July 27, 2026
Job description

About the Role
We're looking for a passionate Football Brand & Training Specialist to help bring our brand, products, and innovations to life across the French marketplace.
In this field-based role, you will work closely with retail partners, sports communities, clubs, coaches, and athletes to deliver engaging training experiences, strengthen relationships, and create meaningful consumer connections. You will play a key role in educating teams on product innovation while gathering insights from the football community to help shape future initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
Deliver engaging product and brand training sessions for retail teams and partners.
Build and maintain strong relationships with football clubs, coaches, athletes, and community stakeholders.
Support football-focused consumer activations, product trials, and in-store experiences.
Educate partners on product innovation and brand storytelling.
Gather consumer and market insights to help inform future strategies.
Collaborate with marketing and cross-functional teams to execute brand initiatives across France.
Represent the brand at events, trainings, and community activities.

What We're Looking For
Passion for football, sport, and consumer engagement.
Experience working with athletes, clubs, coaches, teams, or sports communities.
Experience in training delivery, retail, brand representation, customer engagement, or a related field, ideally within a corporate environment.
Strong presentation, communication, and storytelling skills.
Ability to build authentic relationships with a wide variety of stakeholders.
Experience in project coordination, event activation, or content creation is a plus.
Flexible and adaptable, with a proactive mindset.
Fluent in French and English.
Willingness to travel regularly across France.
Valid driving licence.

What You'll Bring
Energy, curiosity, and a genuine passion for sport.
A strong understanding of the football landscape and consumer culture.
The ability to inspire others through impactful training and experiences.
A collaborative mindset and strong relationship-building skills

Application Closing Date: 11th August 2026

Local Candidates Preferred.

About this role

Summary

Deliver training, build relationships, support activations, educate on product innovation in football retail.

Job title

Specialist II, Integrated Retail, EKIN, Football

Experience level

null

Industry

retail

Location requirements

France, remote work not specified.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

communicationrelationship buildingtraining deliveryevent activationproduct education

Preferred skills

customer engagementcontent creationproject coordinationstorytelling

Specializations

footballtrainingbrand promotioncommunity engagement
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Paris, France

Work arrangement unknown City