WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Expert Footwear Product Line Manager will be responsible for collaborating with Design, Tech Development, Merchandising, and Brand teammates to develop industry-leading footwear products, each accompanied by compelling and impactful stories.

This role requires someone who embodies the values of authenticity, accountability, collaboration, and courage. The ideal candidate is expected to seek personal growth, embrace challenges, and demonstrate independence and self-motivation. Evidence of a positive influence on both internal and external partners is essential. Furthermore, the successful candidate will possess an entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to establish a vision and take decisive action to realize it. Working effectively across borders and cultures, this individual will support meaningful work, drive impact, and consistently connect consumers to the Nike Brand.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We’re looking for an Expert Product Line Manager in the Asia-Pacific & Latin America (APLA) Express Lane focused on growing the Nike Brand business, with an enhanced focus on the Seoul, Korea Marketplace.

The nature of the role and specific product responsibility requires someone with an equal passion for the Nike Brand and the consumers in APLA and has a passion for translating those cultures into Footwear Product, across the holistic Sport Offense. We seek someone who will pioneer new spaces and capabilities for the Brand and who wants to win and values being part of an amazing team.

The focus of this role is creating inspiring products on a faster timeline and serving consumers of a specific marketplace.  This person will need to have a great understanding of various footwear types, trends in color, graphics, materials, trims and be the pulse for style, trend and storytelling that local athletes are seeking.  This person will also understand and utilize market trends, consumer behaviors & analytics to build insights to bring new products to our consumers. Ideally, this individual also has experience working alongside factory partners to accelerate the creation process. We are looking for someone who represents our values of authentic, accountable, collaborative, and courageous.

• Bachelor's Degree or 2 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.

• 8+ years of product experience or merchandising.

• Proven track record of building and growing businesses, leveraging strategic decision making and focused execution.

• Proven ability to capture consumer insights and translate them into compelling product solutions.

• Solid understanding of Footwear Creation and product storytelling.

• Phenomenal product eye and strong style sensibility.

• Experience leveraging various tools and resources for trend forecasting.

• Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to motivate others and drive vision and strategy across functions.

• Strategic thinking, product line management and franchise management experience, with ability to drive solid X-functional plans.

• Optimism. Dedication to bring hopefulness and confidence about the future.

• Passion for Sport, Sneakers and the culture of the Athletic Footwear Industry.

• Curiosity. Possess a strong desire to learn about new consumers, ideas, and opportunities.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations.

• Exceptional attention to details and deadlines, and the ability to balance competing priorities.

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including internationally.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

This role will be based in Seoul, Korea and part of a new extension of the APLA Express Lane Team. The Expert Product Line Manager for the APLA Express Lane will be responsible briefing the seasonal Footwear needs and ensuring they line up to the needs of the consumer and business. Specifically, this role will focus on the color, graphics, materials, and trims on all Nike Footwear including but not limited to: Men’s and Women’s genders and across Lifestyle and Performance categories. This role is responsible for driving the vision through a hyperlocal lens and so requires someone who can put themselves in the mind space of the consumers in the APLA Geography and understand how to serve them, apply insights from them and make impact through coveted product.

• You will work with a broader Triad team across Design and Development and closely partner with your global product & merchandising partners to understand & fuel franchise and marketplace strategies.

• You will monitor progress against objectives and adjust plans as needed, including hitting cost/margin on your projects and all aspects of product management to successfully deliver the line to market.

• You'll ensure the accuracy of information in NIKE Inc. internal product management systems. You'll also be responsible for creating and delivering impactful presentations at internal and external meetings on a regular cadence.

• Additionally, this role will help lead key initiatives targeted at enhancing our Consumer Insight capabilities. This individual will drive our approach to gathering in-market insights, as well as a key leader of future initiatives and platforms.

• You will foster strong relationships with your peers across the APLA GEL team, as well as the entire Global Footwear Family and the Geography Merchandising Function.

• You will partner closely with Merchandising and Brand to ensure integration and alignment on key initiatives, innovations, and product journeys.

• As a key member of the Global Footwear Product Management team, you will serve as a proactive partner during critical checkpoints & planning moments. You will be responsible for coordinating and communicating the line or specific products to internal and external audiences.

Note: At Nike, we're committed to providing a fair and transparent application process for all applicants. Nike does not charge candidates any fees for recruitment or applications.