Merchant II, NA Men’s Running Apparel

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike is seeking a Merchant II in Beaverton, OR to support strategy, product assortments, and data-driven insights across the North America marketplace.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive product offerings, analyze consumer trends, and drive end-to-end profitability while adapting to a fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field or equivalent
• 2+ years of experience in Retail, Merchandising, Product Management, Marketplace, Buying, or related
• Demonstrated understanding of consumer and marketplace dynamics
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience on new projects or concepts
• Strong ability to analyze business and consumer trends
• Attention to detail and efficient work habits
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication, including presentations to partners
• Team-oriented with a collaborative approach

Responsibilities

• Support strategy, ideation, product assortments, line planning, and data analytics to drive profitability
• Synthesize marketplace POS and bookings and extract insights from cross-functional partners
• Build key relationships across cross-functional teams to enable successful outcomes

Skills

Retail/Merchandising

Product Management

Marketplace

Entrepreneurial Spirit

Data Analysis

Communication

Time Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Who You Will Work With

You’ll partner with several cross functional teams-geo consumer and marketplace merchandising, local product creation, brand marketing, demand planning, consumer insights and analytics as well as the global sport merchandising teams. A key enabler of your success will be your background, experience and understanding of the North America marketplace.

Who You Will Work With

You’ll partner with several cross functional teams-geo consumer and marketplace merchandising, local product creation, brand marketing, demand planning, consumer insights and analytics as well as the global sport merchandising teams. A key enabler of your success will be your background, experience and understanding of the North America marketplace.

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. Most importantly, you are a selfless team player.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 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/startups/concepts/ideas
• Proficiency in analyzing business and consumer trends
• Attention to detail and efficient ways of working
• Ability to collaboratively manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations to various cross-sectional partners
• Team first mentality, energy giver

What You Will Work On

You will support strategy and ideation, product assortments, line planning, and data and analytics to drive end to end profitability. You will synthesize and present marketplace POS & Bookings and compile insights from cross functional partners in Sales and Channel Merchandising. 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. You will succeed with comfort in ambiguity, forward thinking, and agility.

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL

• Support Lead & Senior Merchants throughout from Global Product handoff all the way through to POS Hindsighting specific to Men’s Running Apparel.
• Help your team create marketplace distinction leveraging seasonal channel offerings.
• Assist in alignment with other Sport focused teams to ensure a cohesive product offering in market.

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.