We are hiring 2 Global Merchant IIs, 1 in Men’s Footwear Classics and 1 in SSI. As a Global Merchant II, you will report directly to the Merchandising Director of Men’s Footwear Lifestyle (SSI or Classics). Within the direct team, you will closely interact, support and assist a Merchandising Lead and a Sr. Merchant that ultimately would own the franchises line plan and journeys. It is imperative that you foster strong relationships with your Merchandising teammates and other cross-functional teams and seek for integration and alignment across everything we do.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

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 II 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.

We are looking for curious, energetic, and coachable merchants. You have demonstrated an awareness and understanding of the consumer and the dynamics of the marketplace. You have shown a passion to learn, make mistakes, and grow. You have an entrepreneurial spirit and excited to take on new concepts and ideas.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

You will enable the strategizing, building, and managing of global 3-year line plans and product journeys cross-functionally.

A consistent part of your day-to-day responsibilities will be the detailed management, maintenance and communication of all seasonal tools and assortments. Enabling this effort will be the development of key relationships among cross-functional teammates, comfort with research and analysis, along with a genuine curiosity and commitment to learn and evolve.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You’ll partner with several cross-functional teams – consumer planning, product creation, GEO merch, and consumer insights & analytics as well as the gender merchandising teams. A key enabler of your success will be your background and experience in retail.

WHAT YOU BRING

• 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

• Demonstrated understanding of consumer and marketplace

• Entrepreneurial spirit, experience working on new projects/start-ups/concepts/ideas

• Proficiency in analyzing business and consumer trends

• Attention to detail

• Ability to collaboratively manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities

• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations to various cross-functional partners

• Team first mentality, energy giver

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NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.