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 sits within the Pacific Sales team, reporting to the Account Director. The Senior Partner Representative collaborates closely with Planning, Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, and Athlete Experience teams to deliver marketplace excellence. The position is Melbourne-based and works regularly with retail partners to drive growth.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is seeking a commercially minded individual with a passion for sport and deep knowledge of the Australian Sporting Goods landscape. The ideal candidate thrives on building relationships, spotting opportunities, and driving account strategies that deliver growth. A strong connection to Football, Australian Rules, Rugby, Basketball, and Golf is essential. Success in this role requires strategic thinking, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
Key Requirements:
- 5–7 years’ experience in field sales, retail buying, merchandising, sales planning, or business analysis, preferably in the Sporting Goods industry.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively at all levels, internally and externally.
- Experience working within a matrix organisation.
- Strong presentation skills and ability to influence decisions.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll lead account engagement, growth, and profitability in line with Nike’s strategy. This includes managing seasonal execution, refining processes, and identifying new opportunities to maximise efficiency and impact.
Core Responsibilities:
- Drive account growth and profitability through strategic planning and execution.
- Lead cross-functional account teams through Go-To-Market (GTM) activities.
- Manage in-season execution and deliver seasonal commercial targets.
- Identify incremental growth opportunities and optimise account processes.
- Build strong relationships with key account stakeholders at all levels.
- Conduct retail market visits to assess Nike and competitor presence.
- Collaborate with Planning, Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, and Athlete Experience teams.
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.
