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 role reports to the Jordan North America Sport Performance Director and partners closely with the Sport Performance GM, merchandisers, planners, sales teams, and global counterparts. Together, the team builds strategic account relationships and delivers premium experiences for athletes and consumers across the marketplace.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re looking for a strategic leader who thrives in fast-paced environments and knows how to turn insights into action. The ideal candidate combines strong business acumen with a passion for sport and culture. They excel at building relationships, influencing decisions, and driving results through collaboration. This person is skilled at navigating complexity, analyzing data, and presenting clear, compelling strategies. They embrace change, act with courage, and inspire trust across teams.
Key Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training
- 6+ years of experience in Buying, Retail Planning, Merchandising, or Sales within athletic apparel, footwear, or a related industry
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and foster effective teamwork
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including PowerPoint and Excel
- Skilled in analyzing retail metrics to optimize sales and inventory
- Ability to travel in-market and for seasonal meetings on a regular basis
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll lead a key account relationship for Jordan Sport Performance, driving seasonal strategies and delivering against consumer, business, and financial goals. Your work will shape assortments, influence marketing activations, and ensure alignment with brand priorities.
Core Responsibilities:
- Develop seasonal sales strategies for key accounts that align with business objectives
- Analyze consumer trends and sales data to inform buying decisions and optimize assortments
- Collaborate with Merchandising, Planning, and Marketing teams to execute Go-To-Market plans
- Present performance results and insights to leadership on a quarterly basis
- Monitor retail metrics to identify opportunities and resolve account challenges
- Participate in partner meetings to present product priorities and provide assortments and samples
- Contribute to goal setting, planning, and forecasting processes
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.
