Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and audacious design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.

In the Brand of wings, no one flies alone. We pride ourselves at the Jordan Brand in winning as a team. The Men’s Streetwear Footwear Merchandise Director will be responsible for ensuring that the Brand’s construct vision and strategy are brought to life in the marketplace. They will serve as the Global marketplace expert and Geography merchandising liaison.

Who we are looking for

We are seeking an optimistic leader and enthusiast of our brand and sneaker culture who will bring their passion to the team. You lead with curiosity and assume positive intent. You’re someone who invests in collaborating partnerships, respects and recognizes the importance of balancing competing desires. You have developed strong influencing skills, put in the work and always come prepared. Resiliency is a strength, and you bring personal, team, and strategic agility. In doing so, you’re able to amplify the options for success, growth, and joy. You promote team accountability, run a thorough coaching process, and prioritize diverse slates and talent pipelines. Decisive and timely in decision making, you drive cross-functional alignment by quickly advancing those decisions to the organization.

What you will work on

Iconic sneakers that shape sneaker culture and celebrate the legacy of Michael Jordan. This person will lead and drive team and merchandising excellence throughout the product creation and go-to-market process. Lead, develop, and inspire a team of Footwear Merchants under a unified One Team mentality. You will advance the Brand’s vision and strategy for the Men’s Streetwear Footwear line through the following;

Enable the end to end product creation process through effective collaboration and communication across teams.
Act as the Global Marketplace expert and Geo Merchandising liaison. You will be accountable for the Product Line Architecture by creating and driving the tops down and quantitative effort to determine the size and shape of the product line.
Develop product journeys that deliver against the brand architecture, marketplace and consumer insights.
Partner with Product Management to create and drive model franchise and classification strategies that achieve long-term growth by leveraging marketplace and Geography input.
Leverage and analyze retail and marketplace data to identify opportunities, provide business acumen into the product creation process and make informed decisions.
Craft and deliver impactful presentations at internal and external meetings on a regular cadence.
Deliver consistent, clear, agile, and timely written and verbal communication with Global teammates and Geography partners.

Who you will work with

As the Men’s Streetwear Footwear Merchandise Director, you will be leading a team of Footwear Product Merchants and will report to the Senior Director of Men’s Footwear Merchandising. In this role you will partner closely with Global colleagues in Brand Marketing, Planning, Finance, and Product Management in bringing optimal product assortments to market. You will collaborate with the Women’s and Kid’s team to ensure a cohesive Brand presence. This is a pivotal role in working closely with the four Geographies to bring together their end-ind-mind needs, while at the same time landing the Global vision.

What you bring

8+ years of related field or equivalent combination of education and industry experience in Product and Merchandising.
Optimistic, dynamic, experienced leader with experience coaching, managing, and mentoring. Constantly looking for new ways to grow self and others.
Passion for Merchandising. Includes strong foundational skills in bringing a construct and vision to life in the marketplace.
Consumer centric. In-depth understanding of consumer buying habits, the marketplace, Streetwear culture, and the Jordan Brand.
Business insights and experience building efficient, integrated, profitable line plans.
Sneaker enthusiast with passion for AJ1 and Jordan Retro history.
Strong interpersonal and influencing skills. Accomplished presenter.
Ability to build, articulate, and share a strategic point of view

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Director, Merchandising Men's Footwear - Jordan Brand