Business Lead, Ind.com & App, NDDC India

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Internal Title: Lead, Nike App India

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate is a Digital Commerce enthusiast who is passionate about business performance & product planning, understands the Indian digital landscape & consumer needs. He/She has a positive attitude, is hands-on, detail-oriented, consumer centric, data-driven & can work cross-functionally & handle ambiguity in a fast-paced environment. Additionally, we are seeking a highly organized individual, having the ability to influence Teams & individuals spanning multiple functions and reporting lines.

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Based in Bangalore & reporting directly to the Director, Nike Direct Digital Commerce (NDDC), India, you’ll collaborate with like-minded professionals across Merchandising, Product Planning, Brand Marketing, Operations & Logistics Teams. You’ll work with stakeholders across Southeast Asia Territory & Asia Pacific and Latin America Geography.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As a pivotal member of NDDC team, the Lead – Business Performance IND.Com & App, you will oversee planning & successful execution of the below key responsibilities areas:

1. Deliver Commercial & Business Performance Goals:

a) Curating Joint Business Plan & ensure its monthly, quarterly and annual achievement, while supporting the business’ long-term financial goals (based on trends, analysis, & consumer insights)

b) In-depth monitoring of key KPIs including demand, conversion, product health, & profitability. Provide actionable insights and recommendations to cross-function Team and Leadership

c) Drive sales performance in alignment with key consumer moments & business requirement to deliver maximum results

2. Drive Seasonal Product Strategy:

a) Share insights & recommendations for future product assortment (buys) & investments in close partnership with Merchandising & Planning team.

b) Co-create seasonal buy plans along with Merchandising & Planning Team and actively support the seasonal ‘Sell-in’ process with the Partner

c) Align seasonal assortment planning with Nike’s brand vision and consumer demand. Partner with Merchandising & Marketing teams to deliver compelling product stories.

3. Cross Functional Team Management:

a) Ideate, project manage & review key initiatives, aimed at driving business growth & operational efficiency across key workstreams

b) Support Marketing, Merchandising, & Planning, Operations & Tech. Teams to drive a shared digital agenda & aligned business outcomes

c) Lead communication to internal Nike stakeholders & Partner on progress, successes and challenges to influence / gain incremental support

WHAT YOU BRING TO NIKE

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Merchandising, Digital Marketing, or a related field.

• 7-10 years of relevant Digital Commerce experience, ideally managing rapid-growth, consumer-facing digital businesses, (D2C experience would be preferred)

• A passion for problem-solving and for creating seamless digital consumer journeys.

• Proven cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder management skills

• Proven ability to handle ambiguity in a fast-paced & evolving work environment.

• Strong analytical skills, familiarity with inventory management, campaign execution, and digital merchandising best practices

• Strong presentation skills, and excellent written and verbal communication skills to a wide range of audiences including senior level corporate executives

• Deep knowledge of footwear and apparel business would be a plus

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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.