Senior Kids Channel Merchandiser - NA Growth Leader

Nike; Beaverton (OR); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Nike is seeking a consumer-led Senior Merchant with a strong affinity for product who thrives in the fast pace of retail. The role shapes Nike's Kids Footwear and Apparel offense across North America, partnering with Merchants, Product, Sales, Planning, Brand, Marketplace, Finance, Operations, and Insights & Analytics to build consumer-centric assortments.

You will manage multiple seasons, translate strategies into channel-specific assortments, and support Go to Market and account sales meetings

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field is required.
• 4+ years of experience in Footwear, Apparel, Equipment, or related consumer product merchandising.
• Strong command of retail and digital metrics including sell-through, margin, and inventory productivity.
• Proven ability to translate consumer, sales, trend, and marketplace insights into in-season actions and long-term channel strategies.

Responsibilities

• Build consumer-centric, channel-specific assortment plans for Kids Footwear and Apparel across North America.
• Own translation of product strategies into clear assortments by channel and tier.
• Manage multiple seasons concurrently using in-market performance and partner feedback.
• Support Go to Market and account sales meetings with clear assortments and narratives.
• Serve as the single point of accountability for the final North America channel view.
• Apply understanding of North America wholesale and specialty channels to determine product placement and scalability.
• Partner with North America Sport Merchandising, Sales, Planning, Brand and Finance teams to align priorities.
• Lead complex seasonal workflows from Merch to GTM and post-GTM with timely handoffs.
• Equip Sales and SSD partners with channel-specific assortments and tools for confident sell-in.
• Deliver actionable insights to refine channel strategies and future seasonal assortments.

Skills

Communication

Influencing

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

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

Job description

Nike is seeking a consumer-led Senior Merchant with a strong affinity for product who thrives in the fast pace of retail. The role shapes Nike's Kids Footwear and Apparel offense across North America, partnering with Merchants, Product, Sales, Planning, Brand, Marketplace, Finance, Operations, and Insights & Analytics to build consumer-centric assortments.

You will manage multiple seasons, translate strategies into channel-specific assortments, and support Go to Market and account sales meetings