Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will report to the Zalando Commercial Director, work closely with the Sales team and specifically with the principle of NSW FTW. Internally, you will collaborate cross functionally with Sports Teams, Merchandising, Assortment Planning, Marketing, Marketplace Supply Chain, and Finance. Externally, you will build strong relationships with Zalando Buying and Merchandising teams within your Sport to optimize business performance.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a Senior Partner Representative to join the Zalando team, contributing to the growth and elevation of the Nike business with our largest digital partner in EMEA. The ideal candidate brings a growth mindset, acts as a positive influence, and is eager to learn and develop. They are excited to be part of a people‑focused, talented, motivated, and business‑driven team.
The ideal candidate has:
Strong communication and relationship management skills
An analytical mindset, with confidence in using data and digital tools
A strong sense of accountability, collaboration, and a team‑first mentality
A passion for product, innovation, sport, and serving consumers
Experience in sales, account management, merchandising, and/or planning
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
In this role, you will own defined commercial, assortment, and planning topics for your W NSW FTW, working closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver profitable growth and premium consumer experiences.
Partner and relationship management with buyer level counterparts
Commercial execution, owning your Sport from sell‑in through sell‑out
Business planning and seasonal forecasting, identifying risks and pursuing opportunities in line with Sports Team targets
Leveraging sales data and digital tools to optimize Sport performance
Optimizing trade and driving seasonal At‑Once and Always Available business
Assortment ownership aligned to consumer led merchandising frameworks
Delivering strong digital consumer experiences together with Marketing & Zalando counterparts
Relocation is not available for this position
Applications for this role will be accepted until June 27th, 2026
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.
