Merchant II, Kids Performance

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. TeamNIKE, 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, Inc. merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer. The Nike Merchandising team understands consumer needs and market capacity to create the right product mix for marketplaces around the world. From stores to online, this team helps bring the seasonal category visions to life. The Merchandising team has the unique ability to see beyond trends to identify what’s next to deliver the right product to the right places at the right time and price.“As the Merchant II on the Kids Performance Apparel team, you will support the Performance team as we create distinct, consumer-right assortments – with a sharp view of the marketplace. You’ll work across Running, Fitness, Basketball, and Global Football, partnering across multiple functions, geographies, and cross consumer partners. It will be important to be manage multiple timelines at once as we evolve our Global Merchandising Strategy to best serve our consumers.”WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORFor 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 Senior 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.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 ONYou 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 WITHYou’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 giverWe will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.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, veteran status, or disability.