[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Nike jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nike/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Nike · Tokyo, Japan # Manager, Basketball Sports Marketing, Japan Tokyo, Japan Full-time Manager or lead Marketing Listed on Nike’s official careers site. Listed as of October 18, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Nike’s careers site →](https://nike.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/nke/job/Tokyo-Japan/Manager--Basketball-Sports-Marketing--Japan_R-87390-1) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Nike](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nike/) / Manager, Basketball Sports Marketing, Japan ## Job description WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH This role reports to the Senior Manager of International Basketball Sports Marketing, based at Nike World Headquarters in Portland, Oregon, United States, and is based in Tokyo, Japan. The role collaborates closely with cross-functional teams across Japan Sports Marketing, Global Sports Marketing, Brand Marketing, Communications, Retail, Sales, Product, Finance, and Social Community and Impact (SC&I), while engaging a broad external network of athletes, agents, coaches, scouts, teams, leagues, federations, schools, agencies, and media partners. ### WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR As basketball continues to accelerate in visibility and cultural relevance across Japan, the team seeks a strategic and culturally fluent leader who translates athlete insight and sport trends into sharp, actionable sports marketing strategies that fuel business growth. This individual builds trust quickly and sustains meaningful partnerships across athletes, teams, and internal stakeholders, while connecting investments to measurable outcomes. They bring a strong point of view, operate with agility, and understand the nuances of Japan’s basketball landscape, supported by established relationships and a deep passion for the game. Minimum 5–6 years of experience in sports marketing, brand marketing, athlete management, sponsorship, partnerships, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business, Sports Management, communications or equivalent practical experience. Deep expertise in Japan’s basketball and broader sports landscape. Demonstrated ability to build and sustain trusted partnerships across diverse stakeholders. Skilled negotiator with sound judgment and the ability to drive strategic decisions in dynamic environments. Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Japanese. WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON In this role, you focus on mastering the fundamentals—seek, sign, and serve—while shaping strategies that identify emerging talent, build authentic relationships, and translate opportunities into measurable business impact locally and globally, managing a dynamic portfolio that ensures NIKE shows up at the forefront when it matters most. ### Seek Identify and connect with top basketball talent across Japan early, building authentic, long-term relationships. Manage the athlete and team portfolio by balancing investments and divestments to maximize impact and build a strong, future-ready roster. ### Sign Leverage trusted relationships and credibility to establish NIKE as a preferred partner among Japan’s top basketball talent. ### Serve Manage athlete and team servicing needs, including product seeding, contractual commitments, and event execution. Collaborate closely with Brand Marketing, Product, and cross-functional partners to amplify athlete moments and unlock business growth. Oversee budgets, contracts, reporting, and compliance requirements with discipline and accuracy. Develop and evolve the Japan Basketball Sports Marketing strategy, aligning global priorities with local insights and opportunities. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Aug 21, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 18, 2026 - Listed for: 58 days - Location: Tokyo, Japan - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Nike’s careers site →](https://nike.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/nke/job/Tokyo-Japan/Manager--Basketball-Sports-Marketing--Japan_R-87390-1) ## More jobs at Nike ### [Senior Manager, Jordan Brand Marketing, Japan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nike/jobs/471faa2a2250e34dc9e5/) Tokyo, Japan ### [Manager, Corporate Accounting Japan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nike/jobs/5c3ea5a501ec95881345/) Tokyo, Japan ### [Manager, Supply Chain and Inventory Accounting Japan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nike/jobs/e139efe8e87efead1bb1/) Tokyo, Japan ### [Senior Accountant, Supply Chain and Inventory Japan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nike/jobs/d905a66aa6b6e6e4e8e5/) Tokyo, Japan ### [Senior Director, Nike Direct Digital Commerce (NDDC) Japan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nike/jobs/8e1449b3facbd572ccba/) Tokyo, Japan ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Staff Manager, Marketing Communications & Partner Marketing (Japan)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/89ca0afb53b0ef5ba624/) Qualcomm · Tokyo, Japan ### [Channel Marketing, Vice President – Japan Marketing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/blackrock/jobs/16ca576830195879fb01/) BlackRock · Tokyo, Japan ### [Marketing Manager, Professional & Industrial, Japan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/stanley-black-decker/jobs/420f8308d48946056ddb/) Stanley Black & Decker · Tokyo, Japan ### [Marketing & Communications Manager – Japan](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/on-semiconductor/jobs/75d13c0dda3246178d47/) ON Semiconductor · Tokyo, Japan ### [Lead Japan Marketing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/allianz/jobs/66902507766c045b2815/) Allianz · Tokyo, Japan OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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