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
Our Lead – Partner Rep will work closely with cross-functional teams within the North America marketplace. This includes, but is not limited to, external partners, Nordstrom and The Rack accounts as well as internal partners (Merchandising, Marketplace, Key City Leadership, Brand Marketing, Consumer Direct Marketing, Jordan Brand counterparts, Operations, DSM/Planning, etc.)
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Our North America Style Specialty – Lead, Nordstrom Partner Rep will be based at WHQ in Beaverton, OR. The ideal candidate will have the ability to facilitate the North America Marketplace strategy within the ecosystem of retail partners, authenticators, and community members. We need someone who is an enterprise thinker, able to analyze wholesale and retail business results, deliver engaging presentations and build strong relationships with internal and external partners and contribute to a winning team dynamic and culture.
- Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
- 5-7 years of experience in Sales, Merchandising and Marketing
- Knowledge of current trends and street culture
- Ability to lift to 50 lbs. which may include samples and sales materials
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to travel (up to 25%)
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will serve as Nike Brand’s ambassador and primary point of contact within the Nordstrom, Inc. account base. We need you to drive & deliver against financial targets for the Nordstrom Inc. businesses, inclusive of order entry, bookings reconciliation, and product deliveries. Our Partner Lead will play an integral role in implementing the consumer CODE and GO-TO-MARKET process inclusive of leading customer sell-ins, quarterly business reviews (QBR), multi-season order management and business result recaps. From an operational standpoint, you will ensure orders are entered fully and on time as well as proactively manage product shipments in partnership with the Marketplace Operations team. You will be responsible for key franchise management and tracking trends to inform the forecasting process and ensure a healthy marketplace. This person will be an expert in their assigned businesses and maintain an openness and desire to elevate their skillsets for future career development.
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.
