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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, 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 product presentations for the Nike brand. The VM team works collaboratively across brand and business partners to develop product journeys, presentation strategies, seasonal direction and playbooks that set the standard and 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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a curious, driven, and passionate person who loves retail and has a deep understanding of the role Visual Merchandising plays in delivering the ultimate consumer experience at retail. This individual should be able to demonstrate proven VM expertise, think strategically, and is a strong collaborator that can work seamlessly across functions. This requires them to be effective communicator and creative thought-partner who possesses the ability to influence decision-making. The ideal candidate loves working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving, positive and collaborative team environment.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As a Global VM Lead, you will develop and deliver presentation strategies, standards and tools that are used by our geography teams to implement in Nike and partner retail locations globally. You will work cross-functionally with consumer, merchandising, marketing & marketplace teams, global to geo, to align strategies and priorities and ensure teams have the information and tools they need to enable flawless execution. Projects and deliverables you will work on and lead include, but are not limited to:

• Global VM presentation direction & tools for assigned Consumer X Field of Play.

• Pre-season zoning, mapping and development of presentation strategies.

• Deliver inputs / tools against the functional code process that shape the retail end in mind vision.

• Support on physical builds that help drive cross-functional alignment.

• Deep partnership with Retail Brand team in the development of seasonal plans.

• Collaboration with Merchandising on seasonal assortments and key looks.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

In this role, you will work with cross-functional teams across Global & Geography organizations including Brand Marketing, Merchandising, Design, Operations and others. This role reports directly to a Global VM Director and you will be expected to build and foster strong relationships that produce high quality work. You will work closely with Geography teams to provide critical functional direction and to better understand relevant marketplace & competitive trends.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONAL RELATIONSHIPS INCLUDE:

• Merchandising

• Brand Management

• Retail Brand

• Retail Design

• Retail Experience

• Planning & Operations

• Geography Retail Functions

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

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

• A love of team, collaboration and creative thinking.

• Strong visual background with previous experience in a large scale vertical retail environment and understands reaching broad scale at an accelerated pace.

• Experience working cross-functionally to influence decisions and drive change at scale.

• Can-do demeanor with the shown ability to adapt to changes in business needs or direction.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Design or related field or 4-6 years experience in Visual Merchandising in lieu of a degree.

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

• Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as strong influencing & negotiating skills required.

• Confident presentation and computer skills with command of Outlook calendar, Excel, PowerPoint and Keynote, Mac proficiency strongly preferred.

• Ability to travel approximately 4 times per year.

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.

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 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, protected veteran status, or disability. NIKE is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.