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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.
This posting is for 2 positions, Merchant II - Soccer and Merchant II - Licensed within the North America Merchandising function.
The Merchant II – Soccer, North America role will focus on equipment and team apparel.
The Merchant II – Licensed, North America role will focus on field sports, apparel, and footwear. Field sports include softball, baseball, and American football.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You’ll partner with several cross-functional teams. The role will leverage your skills in collaboration through multi-faceted partnerships with multiple functions and within merchandising across the consumer groups. Consumer expertise, and the ability to span across multiple seasons paired with influencing a point of view will be critical for this role.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for curious, energetic, and coachable merchants who have demonstrated an awareness and understanding of the consumer and the dynamics of the marketplace. We are looking for the individual that shows a passion for the sport, to learn, make mistakes & grow; leaning into an entrepreneurial spirit and excitement to take on new concepts and ideas.
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
As a Merchant II, you will support the strategizing, building, and managing seasonal assortment and product journeys.
A consistent part of your day-to-day responsibilities will be the detailed management, maintenance and communication of all seasonal tools and assortments. Enabling this effort will be the development of key relationships among cross-functional teammates, comfort with research and analysis, along with a genuine curiosity and commitment to learn and evolve.
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.
