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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.
Role Purpose:
We are seeking a strategic and consumer-focused Merchant to develop curated, profitable, and distinctive product assortments for our ACG (All Conditions Gear) line across e-commerce platforms and Nike-owned & partner retail stores. This role is pivotal in delivering a seamless product experience that aligns with our brand’s outdoor performance heritage while driving strong business results.
Key Accountabilities:
- Develop and execute merchandising plans and assortment strategies for digital and retail channels, balancing consumer appeal with financial targets.
- Monitor weekly sales performance, consumer feedback, and competitor activity to make agile, data-informed decisions that maximize sell-through and meet business goals.
- Collaborate closely with Planning, Business Owners, x-function teams to build differentiated product assortments tailored to each channel’s consumer journey.
- Partner with Marketing and Visual Merchandising teams to ensure compelling product presentation and engaging online and in-store experience.
- Provide actionable product feedback and market insights to upstream merchandising and product creation teams to influence future line development.
Deliverables:
- Deliver assortment strategies in line with corporate milestones and seasonal gates.
- Support the 13-week product launch cycle in partnership with Brand and Digital Commerce teams.
- Generate regular performance reports, in-season analytics, and post-season hindsight reviews to inform future strategies.
- Identify and act on quick responsive assortment/product opportunities tied to key sports or outdoor moments.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Solid experience in merchandising, with strong analytical skills and a results-driven mindset.
- Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, comfortable working with cross-functional teams.
- Passion for sports, the outdoors, or product innovation is a strong plus.
Functional Competencies:
- Brand & Sports Passion
- Business Acumen & Drive for Results
- Effective Communication & Collaboration
- Strategic Thinking & Adaptability
Enterprise Leadership Expectations:
- Consumer-Obsessed & Strategically Agile
- Open-Minded & Resilient
- Team-Oriented & Change-Embracing
Key Partnerships:
- ACG Merchandising & Planning Teams
- Sports & Marketplace Business Units
- Digital & Retail Brand Marketing
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.
