Senior Manager, Merchandising, South Africa

Nike; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global sports company is looking for a Senior Manager to lead the merchandising strategy in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have experience in product strategy, strong consumer insights into the South African market, and the ability to inspire and develop a high-performing team. This full-time role emphasizes collaboration across global initiatives and requires a Bachelor's degree in Business or Marketing. No relocation is offered for this position, which is open until December 10th.

Qualifications

• Experience collaborating cross-functionally in an international matrix organization.
• Strong understanding of South African consumer and retail landscape.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and coach a highly effective team of merchants.

Responsibilities

• Drive seasonal assortment planning and product strategies.
• Partner with global and regional teams to align on key initiatives.
• Analyze market trends and consumer insights to inform decisions.
• Manage pricing forecasting and inventory strategies.
• Lead and develop a team of Merchants to achieve business goals.

Skills

Accounting And Auditing

Fiber

Learning Development

Market Research

Brand Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing or related discipline

Job description

WHO YOULL WORK WITH

You will lead a dedicated team of Merchants focused on serving consumers in South Africa with the right product at the right price time place and depth. The team are experts consumerists who inform adopt and differentiate Sports line plan to shape the South Africa Marketplace for growth and distinction. Youll drive the strategy to land Sport Merchandising Fundamentals seasonal Line Plans distinct assortment frameworks informed by insights analytics and marketplace capacity. Youll report into the Sr Director of Brand Merchandising and manage a high-performing diverse and inclusive team of Sport Merchants.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Were seeking a strategic leader with a passion for product connecting our innovation storytelling concepts and experiences to reimagine sports for the next generation of athletes

• . The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced cross-functional environment and brings a strong ability to influence inspire and drive clarity across teams. They are a product specialist with a sharp business acumen and a collaborative mindset.

Requirements

Experience collaborating cross-functionally in an international matrix organization.

Understanding of consumer needs to inform assortment needs for the full marketplace while meeting revenue per sku productivity targets

Proven ability to lead motivate and coach a highly effective team of merchants.

Strong understanding of South African consumer and retail landscape.

Ability to tell product innovation stories that resonate with the audience.

Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or related discipline.

WHAT YOULL WORK ON

You will lead the merchandising strategy for South Africa ensuring alignment with global standards while tailoring assortments to local consumer needs. Your work will involve driving clarity accountability and delivering results through effective planning and execution.

Key Responsibilities

Drive seasonal assortment planning and product strategies.

Partner with global and regional teams to align on key initiatives.

Analyze market trends and consumer insights to inform decisions.

Manage pricing forecasting and inventory strategies.

Lead and develop a team of Merchants to achieve business goals

Please note :

This position will be posted until December 10th

No relocation offered

Required Experience

Senior Manager

Key Skills

• Accounting And Auditing
• Fiber
• Learning Development
• Market Research
• Brand Communications

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1