Lead Merchant, NSW Mens Air Footwear

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will work closely with global and geo merchants and cross-functional teams within product creation, planning and brand marketing. We also work with finance, operations and the insights/analytics teams; relying on business reporting for your area which includes quantitative and qualitative metrics on sales, inventory, consumer behaviors and trend.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR     

We’re looking for a Lead Merchant to support the Global Men’s NSW Footwear – Air Max Vault business. This role will build help craft the future strategy, develop the long-range line plans, and create seasonal assortments to help drive this important silo within our portfolio.

A successful Lead Merchant will thrive and be self-driven to lead their business with autonomy, while contributing to an inclusive, positive, and progressive team dynamic and operate in a way that elevates the total team.

For Nike Inc. merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer. The merchandising team understands consumer needs and market opportunities to craft a strategy, line plan and assortments to fuel new opportunities and serve the consumer. We blend art with science to bring Nike’s vision to life across the globe. The team has the outstanding ability to see beyond trends and identify new market opportunities, delivering the right product, at the right price, in the right place, at the right time.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• Bachelor's degree in Merchandising or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• 5+ years' experience relevant industry experience in merchandising and/or product creation experience, in a vertical or wholesale environment
• Footwear, apparel and/or equipment merchandising experience
• Understanding of retail key performance indicators and profit based metrics
• Strong strategy building skills that shape the future of the business
• Effective communicator that collaborates and brings people together
• Provides direction and mentorship to teammates
• Values differences and builds positive relationships with high cultural awareness
• Proven balance of art and science in decision-making
• Self-directed, independent, and dedicated
• Cultivates innovation while also ensuring accountability
• Communicates vision and purpose and able to lead effectively in complex situations
• Solves problems using limited information and implements solutions with the ability to foresee most future implications
• Advises others on complex matters requiring in-depth knowledge or conceptual thinking
• Responds with speed and agility, curiosity, and motivation

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

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.