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.
For Nike merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer! We are looking for a consumerist with an affinity for product who enjoys the energy of moving at the pace of retail and our consumer. A successful Merchant will contribute to an inclusive, positive, and progressive team dynamic. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
Nike Merchants are responsible for delivering consumer right assortments through partnership with cross-functional teams. This role will support the Global Jordan Streetwear Apparel business and report into the Director of Streetwear Men’s Apparel. This position demands an effective collaborator capable of fostering and supporting partnerships across product creation, Geo merchandising, brand management, and planning.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a merchant with a passion for product and curiosity for evolving retail trends. The ideal candidate will demonstrate an awareness and understanding of the Streetwear consumer and the dynamics of the apparel marketplace. A key enabler for success in this role will be a willingness to master the fundamentals, a growth mindset, and coachability.
Bachelor’s degree in business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a combination of relevant experience.
2+ years of experience in Retail, Merchandising, Product Management, Marketplace, Buying, or relevant experience
Strong understanding of consumers and marketplace trend with the ability to synthesize insights into action.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations to various cross-functional partners
Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment and competing priorities.
Attention to detail and understanding the importance of consistency.
Proficiency in Excel & Keynote
Great teammate and contributor, with the curiosity and excitement to learn new things
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will support collaborative work across Merchandising teams and cross-functional partners such as: Product Creation, Marketing, and Planning. You will be responsible for detailed management, maintenance and communication of all seasonal tools & assortments. You help gather insights & data to build consumer-centric line plans to serve the Global marketplace. You will also analyze business and consumer trends to help inform future decision making.
Job Responsibilities include:
Creating & maintaining seasonal assortment tools.
Partnering with Geo Merchandising teams to gather insights.
Supporting seasonal deliverables and meetings.
Business reporting and hindsighting
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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.
