Product Merchant

Adecco; Hilversum; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid work

Unlimited vacation days

STIPP pension plan

Commuting allowance

Job summary

Nike EHQ is seeking a Product Merchant for Women's Sportswear Apparel to shape consumer‑right assortments across the EMEA region. You will support Senior and Lead Merchants, analyze insights, and ensure data and samples guide seasonal product decisions.

Work closely with cross-functional teams to bring innovative product stories to life and execute seasonal strategies in a fast-paced environment. This is a hybrid role.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in merchandising, buying, product creation, planning, retail, or a related commercial function.
• Strong attention to detail and experience managing product information, samples, and merchandising systems.
• A passion for product and a strong understanding of consumer and marketplace dynamics.
• The ability to gather and interpret consumer insights, marketplace trends, and business data to support decision-making.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and seasonal deliverables simultaneously.
• A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with a strong bias for action.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior and Lead Merchants in building seasonal assortments for EMEA Women's Sportswear Apparel.
• Maintain accurate product, assortment, and line information across merchandising systems and tools.
• Gather and analyze consumer insights, marketplace trends, competitive activity, and business performance to support assortment decisions.
• Assist with upstream line planning, product adoption, and assortment creation through strong preparation and operational execution.
• Create assortment storyboards, product recaps, and presentation materials that clearly communicate seasonal strategies.
• Order, track, and manage samples while supporting showroom setup for key seasonal reviews and stakeholder meetings.
• Support styling, product storytelling, and opportunity identification by connecting product insights with consumer and marketplace feedback.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Team player

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Merchandising tools

Job description

Join Nike EHQ as a Product Merchant for Women's Sportswear Apparel. And play a key role within the EMEA Product Merchandising team. Supporting the Senior and Lead Merchants, you will help shape consumer‑right assortments that connect marketplace insights, product trends, and consumer needs to deliver the strongest possible seasonal product line for the EMEA consumer.

In this role, you will contribute to the seasonal merchandising process by maintaining product information, supporting assortment creation, analyzing consumer and marketplace insights, and ensuring the team is equipped with the right tools, data, and samples to make informed product decisions. Working closely with cross-functional partners across Merchandising, Planning, Brand, Design, and Operations, you will help bring innovative product stories to life and support the successful execution of seasonal strategies. This assignment is until the end of March 2027.

What are you going to do?

• Support the Senior and Lead Merchants in building seasonal assortments for EMEA Women's Sportswear Apparel.
• Maintain accurate product, assortment, and line information across merchandising systems and tools.
• Gather and analyze consumer insights, marketplace trends, competitive activity, and business performance to support assortment decisions.
• Assist with upstream line planning, product adoption, and assortment creation through strong preparation and operational execution.
• Create assortment storyboards, product recaps, and presentation materials that clearly communicate seasonal strategies.
• Order, track, and manage samples while supporting showroom setup for key seasonal reviews and stakeholder meetings.
• Support styling, product storytelling, and opportunity identification by connecting product insights with consumer and marketplace feedback.
• Ensure a high level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail throughout the merchandising process.

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary (to be discussed with the recruiter)
• Flexible hybrid work: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Unlimited vacation days to recharge whenever you need
• STIPP pension plan to secure your future
• €0.23/km commuting allowance (up to €23 per office day)
• €5 daily work-from-home allowance
• 25% employee store discount, gear up with Nike!
• Access to Adecco Academy online learning for continuous growth
• Free use of on-campus gym facilities to stay active
• Bike plan to make your commute greener and healthier

Where will you work?

Nike, Inc., a global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and innovation, is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, and serves as a beacon of inspiration for athletes worldwide. Its European Headquarters (EHQ) is located on a vibrant campus that reflects the brand's dynamic and innovative spirit. Surrounded by lush parks, cycling paths, and running tracks, the campus embodies Nike's commitment to sustainability, health, and community. A melting pot of global talent, it fosters creativity and collaboration, driving forward-thinking ideas that shape the future of sports, culture, and lifestyle.

What do we ask?

We're looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented merchandising professional who is passionate about product, consumer insights, and building compelling assortments. You enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, have a strong operational mindset, and thrive when partnering across multiple teams. A successful candidate brings:

• 1-2 years of relevant experience in merchandising, buying, product creation, planning, retail, or a related commercial function.
• Strong attention to detail and experience managing product information, samples, and merchandising systems.
• A passion for product and a strong understanding of consumer and marketplace dynamics.
• The ability to gather and interpret consumer insights, marketplace trends, and business data to support decision-making.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, timelines, and seasonal deliverables simultaneously.
• A proactive, solution‑oriented mindset with a strong bias for action.
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint, Excel, and merchandising tools.
• A collaborative team‑player attitude and eagerness to learn and grow within Product Merchandising.