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Oregon's brand marketing jobs are concentrated in Portland, where Nike, Adidas, and a growing cluster of consumer goods and tech companies hire internationally. Wieden+Kennedy, one of the world's most recognized creative agencies, is headquartered here. Employers across apparel, outdoor recreation, and software regularly sponsor skilled brand marketers for H-1B visa and other work visas.
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Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Marketing
Location
1 Bowerman Drive, Beaverton, Oregon 97005, United States
Job ID
R-84276
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
As Senior Director, Sports Marketing, Running/Track & Field (NA & APLA), you will be the senior leader and central connector across brand, business, and sport. You will lead Nike’s North America and APLA athlete portfolio, partnering closely with Geo GMs and cross-functional leaders. You will serve as the primary point of contact for external agents and partners. You will work day-to-day with the Global Running/T&F Business Director and Athlete Development Director and report to the VP of Global Running & Training Sports Marketing.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
As the Senior Director, Sports Marketing, Running/Track & Field – NA & APLA, you will lead & drive the strategy of our NA & APLA Professional Athlete Portfolio. You will do so in close partnership with a x-functional team of experts & counterpart to help build the world’s #1 Athlete portfolio. You will lead process and set direction for NA and APLA Field Reps in the day-to-day work of seeking, signing & servicing our NA & APLA portfolio as well as manage associated budgets, strategic plans & key relationships.
- 15+ years related & relevant industry experience highly preferred
- 7+ years people management highly preferred
- Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent combination of education, experience or training
- Established relationships & tenured experience in Running are highly preferred
- Excellent portfolio of accomplishments for leading complex & highly visible projects
- High level of understanding how to work alongside and manage high-profile relationships
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills with the ability to present and communicate to senior leaders
- Innate ability to communicate and work across all geos, languages, and cultures while welcoming diversity of thought
- Proven track record of managing against a budget, creating tracking tools, and providing leadership updates on status
- Project development process knowledge (mainly Keynote, Excel, and Air Table)
- Proven ability to prioritize workloads, adapt in real time, engage and influence diverse x-functional teams to drive towards a common goal
- Up to 25% international and domestic travel required
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
In this role, you will sit as a member of our Running Sports Marketing leadership team. The key deliverables you will own and drive will be:
Fosters Effective Teamwork.
Building cohesive teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
- Lead with confidence, courage, and compassion
- Drive the planning and goal setting of Nike’s Performance Excellence (PE) process and developmental plans for your team of Field Reps
Thinks Strategically.
Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.
- Develop an integrated strategy to inform invest/divest decisions. Close partnership with VP Running / T&F, Director Europe & Africa, Business Director and Field Reps
- Continuously look to improve our process around operations to ensure our athletes have a world class experience with the Nike Brand
- Monthly review of strategic plans to ensure accuracy
- Monthly review and reporting on the budget to the Running/T&F leadership team
Achieves Results.
Consistently achieving lasting results against shared priorities, even under difficult circumstances.
- Own & Drive Athlete Seek & Sign process based on aligned Metrics & KPIs
- Assist & influence athlete integration plans with Brand and Business partners
- Drive monthly athlete reviews in partnership with Field Reps and other necessary internal stakeholders
Builds Networks.
Effectively builds formal and informal relationship networks inside and outside of the organization.
- Stay informed on current industry news and share information with team
- Continue to build and maintain strong relationships with agents, coaches and other industry partners. Attend external meetings where necessary to build on those relationships
- Lead the integration and collaboration efforts with North America and APLA Running Brand and business teams and partners
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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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Which companies sponsor visas for brand marketers in Oregon?
Nike and Adidas are the most consistent sponsors, given their global headquarters in the Portland metro area and need for internationally experienced brand talent. Wieden+Kennedy, Intel, and Daimler Trucks North America have also filed H-1B petitions for marketing roles. Smaller consumer brands and outdoor recreation companies in Oregon occasionally sponsor as well, though less frequently than the major corporate employers.
Which visa types are most common for brand marketing roles in Oregon?
The H-1B is the most common visa for brand marketing roles in Oregon, covering positions like brand manager, marketing strategist, and integrated marketing specialist that require a relevant bachelor's degree or higher. Australians may qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and is often faster. Canadians and Mexicans in qualifying marketing roles may be eligible for TN visa status under the USMCA.
Which cities in Oregon have the most brand marketing sponsorship jobs?
Portland accounts for the large majority of brand marketing sponsorship activity in Oregon. Beaverton, home to Nike's world headquarters, is the other significant hub. Salem and Eugene have smaller marketing job markets tied to government, education, and regional consumer brands, but visa sponsorship for brand roles outside the Portland metro is uncommon.
How to find brand marketing visa sponsorship jobs in Oregon?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for international job seekers and filters brand marketing roles in Oregon by visa sponsorship history, so you can focus on employers who have actually sponsored before. Searching by role and state on Migrate Mate surfaces positions at companies like Nike, Adidas, and Portland-area agencies, saving time compared to manually researching each employer's sponsorship record.
Are there state-specific considerations for brand marketing sponsorship in Oregon?
Oregon does not have state-level work visa programs, so federal H-1B rules and prevailing wage requirements set by the Department of Labor apply. Portland's concentration of global apparel and consumer brand headquarters means the local talent market is competitive, and employers filing H-1B petitions must meet prevailing wage levels for the specific metropolitan area. University of Oregon and Portland State produce marketing graduates, but international candidates typically enter through employer-sponsored petitions rather than local university pipelines.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored brand marketing jobs in Oregon?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.