Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
You’ll be part of the North America Men’s Merchandising team, a group that connects consumer insight to product and marketplace execution. You’ll partner across Global Merchandising, Product Creation, Planning, and Brand Marketing while collaborating closely with Nike Direct and marketplace teams. This role reports into senior merchandising leadership and may guide junior teammates.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
This role demands a merchant who leads with the consumer and thinks beyond the moment. This individual brings sharp instincts, strong business acumen, and the ability to turn insight into action. They operate comfortably across multiple seasons, balancing long-term strategy with immediate execution. They are a connector—aligning cross-functional teams, influencing decisions, and pushing the business forward with a clear point of view.
A successful candidate blends creativity with analysis. They understand trends but don’t chase them—they interpret them. They lead through ambiguity, foresee implications, and make confident decisions with incomplete data. They build trust quickly, communicate clearly, and elevate those around them. Above all, they bring energy, accountability, and a relentless focus on serving the athlete*.
- 5+ years of experience in merchandising, product creation, or retail (vertical or wholesale environment)
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- Experience in footwear, apparel, and/or equipment merchandising preferred
- Strong understanding of retail Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and profit-based metrics
- Open to work in Beaverton, Oregon
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will lead the Men’s Nike Sportswear Apparel business across North America, shaping assortments and driving decisions that connect product to consumer demand. You’ll translate insights into strategic plans and execute with precision across seasons and marketplaces.
- Build consumer-right assortments by leveraging marketplace data, trends, and insights
- Partner with Global Merchandising and Product Creation teams to influence product direction and seasonal plans
- Analyze retail performance, including sales, inventory, and consumer behavior, to drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI) outcomes
- Collaborate with Planning, Allocation, and Marketing to align strategies and maximize marketplace impact
- Develop and communicate a clear point of view that shapes the business across seasons
- Manage relationships with Nike Direct and external marketplace partners to differentiate distribution strategies
- Balance pull and push marketplace dynamics to optimize product flow and consumer experience
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.
