Milena Savich
Tampa,FL
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in sales and sports marketing. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approaches to new tasks. Program leader with ability to manage competing priorities. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and strengthening connections with key relationships.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
SOUTHEAST TERRITORY MANAGER: TEAM
Nike
02.2019 - Current
- Create, strengthen and own relationships with universities, state associations, school districts, high schools, club programs, athletic directors, coaches and athletes.*
- Lead the Southeast TEAM territory, managing 350 external sales reps, across national and regional accounts. Previously led Northeast TEAM territory.
- Nationally manage NIKE ELITE HS PROGRAM- servicing top high school assets directly: football, baseball, softball, flag football, track/ field.
- Seasonally forecast, plan and script all ELITE teams elevated product needs, including on-field uniform looks, aligning with sports marketing deadlines.
- Partner with cross-functional teammates to elevate Nike TEAM experience: legal, merch, ops, customer service, factories, distribution centers, analysts, demand planners, licensees, and marketing.
- Deliver inspiring and informative seasonal product presentations both regionally and nationally.
- Manage financial responsibilities of territory: forecasting, sales growth, sales programs and returns.
- Southeast leads the country with continued high school market share growth: 57.5%.
EKIN
Nike
12.2015 - 01.2019
- Managed Nike World Headquarters top 50 green-grass, golf specialty, sporting goods and inline accounts in the Washington, D.C. metro area.
- Hosted seasonal brand marketing events focused on product storytelling, leading with inspiration and innovation as Nike’s trusted voice.
- Facilitated formal and informal clinics, multi-door market training, and 1:1 retail education driving key selling points and product advancements.
- Collected and elevated key marketplace insights to Nike World Headquarters product teams, directly influencing product placement, brand and sales strategies.
- Managed account assortments and elevated all at once product and sales opportunities.
Golf
Professional Athlete
12.2012 - 12.2015
- Played full Symetra Tour and Suncoast Tour schedule, chasing the road to the LPGA.
- Managed extensive travel schedule while balancing crucial relationships with multiple sponsors and their key objectives.
- One of 16 contestants selected to appear on Golf Channel’s season 1 of “Altered Course."
- Represented Serbia as their lone female professional, playing for them on the world stage.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Georgia
Athens12.2012
Skills
- Effective problem solver
- Collaborative networker
- Authentic & passionate leader
- Transparent communicator
Timeline
SOUTHEAST TERRITORY MANAGER: TEAM
Nike
02.2019 - Current
EKIN
Nike
12.2015 - 01.2019
Golf
Professional Athlete
12.2012 - 12.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
University of Georgia