Lead Brand Merchant – Hybrid (EMEA) Direct Merchandising

Adecco Portugal; Hilversum; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary (to be discussed)

Hybrid work: 3 days in office, 2 from/

Unlimited vacation days

STIPP pension plan

Commuting allowance €0.23/km

€5 daily work-from-home allowance

Employee store discount 25%

Adecco Academy online learning

On-campus gym access

Bike plan

Job summary

Nike, Inc. is seeking a Lead Brand Merchant in Nike Direct Merchandising to drive consumer-right assortments and marketplace success across EMEA. You will shape seasonal merchandising strategies, translating insights into compelling assortments that elevate the consumer experience.

This temporary assignment runs through April 2027 and offers a flexible hybrid work model, generous vacation, and access to Adecco Academy for growth.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Merchandising, Retail Buying, Planning or related field.
• Strong merchandising expertise and consumer-first mindset.
• Proven ability to leverage consumer insights, trends and performance data.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end merchandising strategy from seasonal assortment to in-season trading.
• Build consumer-right assortments and translate strategies into plans.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Planning, and Digital Experience teams for a seamless consumer journey.
• Lead pre-season and in-season business management activities and reviews.
• Influence future product strategies with consumer insights.

Skills

Merchandising

Retail buying

Planning

Excel

PowerPoint

Analytical dashboards

Stakeholder management

Presentation skills

Tools

Merchandising tools

Dashboards

Job description

Nike, Inc. is seeking a Lead Brand Merchant in Nike Direct Merchandising to drive consumer-right assortments and marketplace success across EMEA. You will shape seasonal merchandising strategies, translating insights into compelling assortments that elevate the consumer experience.

This temporary assignment runs through April 2027 and offers a flexible hybrid work model, generous vacation, and access to Adecco Academy for growth.