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 Nike’s Pacific Marketplace team, reporting to the Account Portfolio Director. You’ll collaborate closely with Planning, Merchandising, Operations, Marketing, and Athlete Experience teams to deliver growth and profitability. The position is Melbourne-based and partners regularly with retail accounts across the region.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Nike is seeking a commercially driven professional with a passion for sport and deep knowledge of the athletic goods marketplace. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, matrix environment and excels at building relationships that unlock growth. They combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution, driving account engagement and profitability through data-led decisions and innovative solutions.
This individual will lead cross-functional teams through seasonal planning and execution, ensuring alignment with Nike’s vision while identifying opportunities for incremental growth. Strong communication skills, a collaborative mindset, and the ability to influence at all levels are essential.
What you bring:
- 5–7 years’ experience in sales, retail buying, merchandising, business planning, or analysis, preferably in athletic goods.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively across all levels of business.
- Experience working within a matrix organisation.
- Strong understanding of sportswear/fashion marketplace and seasonal assortments.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You’ll own a portfolio of accounts, driving engagement, growth, and profitability in line with Nike’s strategy. You’ll lead Go-To-Market (GTM) activities, manage in-season execution, and refine processes to maximise efficiency and impact.
Key responsibilities:
- Lead cross-functional account teams through GTM planning and seasonal execution.
- Deliver seasonal commercial targets and identify incremental growth opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key account stakeholders.
- Analyse financial data to optimise assortments and maximise profitability.
- Partner with Planning, Merchandising, Operations, and Marketing teams to ensure seamless execution.
- Conduct retail market visits to monitor Nike and competitor presence.
- Manage day-to-day account operations and refine processes for efficiency.
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.
