Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
This posting is for 2 positions, Merchant II - Kids Apparel and Merchant II - Kids Footwear, within the North America Merchandising function.
You’ll partner with several cross-functional teams, including geo consumer and marketplace merchandising, brand marketing, demand planning, sales as well as global sport merchandising teams. A key enabler of your success will be your background and experience in retail, along with your ability to collaborate and build strong working relationships.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
At Nike, everything begins and ends with the consumer. We are looking for a consumerist with a strong affinity for product who thrives at the pace of retail and the ever-evolving marketplace. A successful Merch II in Nike Kids contributes to an inclusive, positive, and progressive team dynamic while bringing curiosity, energy, and passion to the work.
You are a curious, coachable merchant with a demonstrated understanding of the consumer and marketplace dynamics. You have an entrepreneurial mindset, a willingness to learn through experimentation, and excitement for new concepts and ideas. You’re comfortable with ambiguity, forward-thinking in your approach, and agile in how you operate.
Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
2+ years of experience in Retail, Merchandising, Product Management, Marketplace, Buying or a related field
Demonstrated understanding of the consumer and marketplace dynamics
Entrepreneurial mindset with experience contributing to new concepts, projects, or ideas
Proficiency in analyzing business and consumer trends
Strong attention to detail with efficient ways of working
Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to cross-functional partners
Team-first mentality with positive energy and a collaborative approach
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will support strategy and ideation, product assortments, line planning, and the use of data and analytics to drive end-to-end profitability. Success in this role comes from developing strong cross-functional relationships, applying thoughtful research and analysis, and maintaining a genuine curiosity and commitment to continuous learning and growth.
Support Lead Merchants throughout the seasonal Go-To-Market (GTM) process
Help communicate seasonal product updates to marketplace and Nike Direct partners
Assist in the creation and sharing of seasonal information, including managing samples
Support alignment with sport-focused teams to ensure a cohesive product offering in the marketplace
Contribute to product assortment planning and line reviews through data-driven insights
MYNEXT: Be Empowered to Grow within Nike and Create the Future
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.
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.
