The Visual Merchandising (VM) function is responsible for developing and implementing inspiring, premium and elevated consumer experiences and product presentations for the Nike brand. The VM team works collaboratively across brand and business partners to develop product journeys, presentation strategies, seasonal direction and playbooks that set the standard and create a distinct point of view for the brand at retail. Additionally, the VM Team works directly with business, operations and design functions to develop, drive and scale new concepts / retail expansion for the Nike brand across the marketplace. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a curious, driven, and passionate person who loves retail and has a deep understanding of the role Visual Merchandising plays in delivering the ultimate consumer experience at retail. This individual should be able to demonstrate proven VM expertise, think strategically, and is a strong collaborator that can work seamlessly across functions. This requires them to be effective communicator and creative thought-partner who possesses the ability to influence decision-making. The ideal candidate loves working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving, positive and collaborative team environment.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As a Lead Global Baskteball VM, you will develop and deliver presentation strategies, standards and tools that are used by our geography teams to implement in Nike and partner retail locations globally. You will work cross-functionally with consumer, merchandising, marketing & marketplace teams, global to geo, to align strategies and priorities and ensure teams have the information and tools they need to enable flawless execution. Projects and deliverables you will work on and lead include, but are not limited to:

• Global VM presentation direction & tools for Basketball.
• Pre-season zoning, mapping and development of presentation strategies.
• Deliver inputs / tools against the functional code process that shape the retail end in mind vision.
• Support on physical builds that help drive cross-functional alignment.
• Deep partnership with Retail Brand team in the development of seasonal plans.
• Collaboration with Merchandising on seasonal assortments and key looks.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams across Global & Geography organizations including Brand Marketing, Merchandising, Design, Operations and others. This role reports directly to a Global VM Director and you will be expected to build and foster strong relationships that produce high quality work. You will work closely with Geography teams to provide critical functional direction and to better understand relevant marketplace & competitive trends.

Primary functional relationships include:

• Merchandising
• Brand Management
• Retail Brand
• Retail Design
• Retail Experience
• Planning & Operations
• Geography Retail Functions

WHAT YOU BRING

• Possess a clear passion for the art and science of visual merchandising, paired with a deep understanding of basketball – it’s sport, culture, and influence on style and storytelling. 
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Design or related field .Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• A love of team, collaboration and creative thinking.
• Can-do demeanor with the shown ability to adapt to changes in business needs or direction.
• Strong visual background with previous experience in a large scale vertical retail environment and understands reaching broad scale at an accelerated pace.
• Knowledge of current retail landscape and the latest trends and innovations for retail. 
• Experience working cross-functionally to influence decisions and drive change at scale.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong influencing & negotiating skills required.
• Confident presentation and computer skills with command of Outlook calendar, Excel, PowerPoint and Keynote, Mac proficiency strongly preferred.
• Ability to travel approximately 4 times per year.

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.