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
The EMEA Training Apparel Merchandising team shapes the vision, strategy, product offer, and assortment direction for the Training Apparel business across EMEA.
This role partners with Geo, Global, and Channel Merchandising, DSM, Marketing, Consumer Insights, and Marketplace teams to deliver consumer-led, profitable growth. The role reports to the Director, EMEA Training Apparel Merchandising.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Everything begins and ends with the consumer. Nike is looking for a consumer-focused merchant with a strong affinity for product who can thrive in the fast-moving world of retail and an evolving marketplace. A successful Merchant II in Nike Training Apparel strengthens an inclusive, positive, and forward-thinking team dynamic, bringing curiosity, energy, and passion to the work. This merchant understands consumer needs and marketplace dynamics, approaches opportunities with an entrepreneurial mindset, and learns through experimentation. They are comfortable navigating ambiguity, think ahead, and adapt their approach as priorities evolve.
Requirements:
- Experience in retail, merchandising, product management, marketplace, sales, buying, or a related field.
- Demonstrated understanding of consumer needs and marketplace dynamics.
- Entrepreneurial mindset, with experience contributing to new concepts, projects, or ideas.
- Ability to analyze business performance, consumer insights, and marketplace trends.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to efficient, high-quality work.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present to cross-functional partners.
- Collaborative, team-first approach that contributes to an inclusive and positive working environment.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will support strategy and ideation, build product assortments, contribute to line planning, and use data and analytics to drive end-to-end profitability. You will build strong cross-functional relationships, turn research and analysis into clear recommendations, and bring curiosity and a commitment to continuous learning to every season.
- Support Lead and Senior Merchants throughout the seasonal CODE process.
- Communicate seasonal product updates to Marketplace and Nike Direct partners.
- Create, maintain, and share accurate seasonal information, including the coordination of product samples.
- Contribute to product assortment planning and line reviews using data and consumer insights.
This role is open for applications until 14th October
Please note: no relocation support offered
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.