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
You will lead a dedicated team of Merchants focused on serving consumers in South Africa with the right product, at the right price, time, place and depth. The team are experts consumerists, who inform, adopt, and differentiate Sports line plan to shape the South Africa Marketplace for growth and distinction. You’ll drive the strategy to land Sport Merchandising Fundamentals, seasonal Line Plans, distinct assortment frameworks, informed by insights, analytics and marketplace capacity. You’ll report into the Sr Director of Brand Merchandising and manage a high-performing, diverse and inclusive team of Sport Merchants.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We’re seeking a strategic leader with a passion for product, connecting our innovation, storytelling, concepts and experiences to reimagine sports for the next generation of athletes*. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment and brings a strong ability to influence, inspire, and drive clarity across teams. They are a product specialist with a sharp business acumen and a collaborative mindset.
Requirements:
Experience collaborating cross-functionally in an international matrix organization.
Understanding of consumer needs to inform assortment needs for the full marketplace, while meeting revenue per sku productivity targets
Proven ability to lead, motivate and coach a highly effective team of merchants.
Strong understanding of South African consumer and retail landscape.
Ability to tell product innovation stories that resonate with the audience.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related discipline.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will lead the merchandising strategy for South Africa, ensuring alignment with global standards while tailoring assortments to local consumer needs. Your work will involve driving clarity, accountability, and delivering results through effective planning and execution.
Key Responsibilities:
Drive seasonal assortment planning and product strategies.
Partner with global and regional teams to align on key initiatives.
Analyze market trends and consumer insights to inform decisions.
Manage pricing, forecasting, and inventory strategies.
Lead and develop a team of Merchants to achieve business goals
Please note:
This position will be posted until December 10th
No relocation 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.
