Lead, Retail Marketing, Visual Merchandising Cross Concept, NA

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.

The Visual Merchandising (VM) function is responsible for developing and implementing inspiring, premium and elevated consumer experiences and presentations for Nike stores. The VM team works collaboratively across brand and business partners to develop product journeys, presentation strategies, styling direction as well as playbooks & training modules that create a distinct point of view for the brand at retail. Additionally, the VM Team works directly with business, operations and design functions to develop, drive and scale new concepts / retail expansion for the Nike brand across the marketplace. The VM team’s success is amplified by a connected network of world class talent across WHQ, geographies, territories & key cities.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a curious, driven and hard-working visual merchandiser who is a creative problem solver, thrives in ambiguity, and understands the role visual merchandising plays in developing and implementing the consumer journey at retail. This candidate thinks strategically, collaborates by nature, and can anticipate obstacles and build solutions to overcome them.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

This role is responsible for collaborating on the development and adaptation of product merchandising capabilities across our retail concepts – delivering consumer first, industry leading experiences. You will focus on resetting foundational excellence in our existing stores, and support future renovations and fleet expansion. You will work cross-functionally to bring product stories to life and achieve scale in Nike owned doors.

You will be responsible for understanding both the art and science of visual merchandising; obsessing the business, consumer insights and leveraging this knowledge to deliver engaging product journeys and storytelling in retail stores.

You will partner with Global, NA and City visual merchandising teams to set, adopt and implement VM strategies that deliver the vision for product presentation, communication and consumer experience in North America. You will also work closely with business, buying, retail brand, store operations, and store design teams to build the vision for how the product storytelling and experiences come to life in store.

You will play a critical role in the adaptation of the Nike Store concept portfolio to North America stores, and serve as a key functional partner in shaping the NA retail elevation & expansion plans.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

This role reports directly to the Senior Director, Visual Merchandising North America but is expected to build and sustain strong and collaborative working relationships with Global, Geo, and City Retail Brand, Store Design, Business, and Field Leadership in order to elevate the consumer experience and achieve business objectives. You will also work closely with Geo & Territory VMS functions to build a strong flow of communication and create an open dialogue to understand team needs and relevant marketplace and competitive trends.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Marketing, Merchandising, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.

• 5+ years of direct experience in retail marketing, visual merchandising, product merchandising, or directly related experience.

• Possess a clear passion for the art and science of visual merchandising.

• Passionate about teamwork, collaboration, and problem-solving.

• Ability to create unique presentation solutions for various retail environments that inspire the consumer, drive sales, and align with the Nike Brand voice.

• Knowledge of the current retail landscape and the latest trends and innovations for retail.

• A track record of implementing a test and learn offense.

• Experience leading projects in collaboration with cross functional teams.

• There are two open positions for this role.

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.