WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
You will report to the Zalando Sales Director and work closely with the Sales team.
Internally, you will collaborate cross-functionally with Sports Teams, Merchandising, Assortment Planning, Marketing, Marketplace Supply Chain, and Finance.
Externally, you will build strong relationships with Zalando Buying and Merchandising teams within your sport to optimize business performance.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for 2 Lead Partner Representatives (Kids & TRN) to join the Zalando team, contributing to the growth and elevation of the Nike business with our largest digital partner in EMEA.
The ideal candidate brings relevant experience, strong people and analytical skills, and is eager to learn and develop. They are excited to be part of a people-focused, talented, motivated, and business-driven team.
The ideal candidate has:
Strong communication and relationship management skills
Experience in sales, account management, merchandising, and/or planning
An analytical mindset, with confidence in using data and digital tools
A strong sense of accountability, collaboration, and a team-first mentality
A passion for product, innovation, sport, and serving consumers
Ability to lead and drive projects
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
In this role, you will own defined commercial, assortment, and planning topics for your sport, working closely with cross-functional teams to deliver profitable growth and premium consumer experiences.
We are hiring for two sports: one role will lead Kids and the other will lead Training.
Key responsibilities include:
Partner and relationship management with buyer-level counterparts
Commercial execution, owning your sport from sell-in through sell-out
Business planning and seasonal forecasting, identifying risks and pursuing opportunities in line with Sports Team targets
Leveraging sales data and digital tools to optimize sport performance
Optimizing trade and driving seasonal At-Once and Always Available business
Assortment ownership aligned to consumer-led merchandising frameworks
Delivering strong digital consumer experiences together with Marketing and Zalando counterparts
Leading and driving projects to improve the consumer experience or sell-in process for the full team
Applications for this role will be accepted until June 14th, 2026
Skills Required
- Strong communication and relationship management skills
- Experience in sales, account management, merchandising, and/or planning
- Analytical mindset with confidence in using data and digital tools
- Strong sense of accountability, collaboration, and a team-first mentality
- Passion for product, innovation, sport, and serving consumers
- Ability to lead and drive projects
Nike Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Nike and has not been reviewed or approved by Nike.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) with a company match is complemented by options such as a Mega Backdoor Roth and deferred compensation for eligible earners. Financial coaching and structured savings programs support long-term financial security.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a stock discount sits alongside broad-based equity vehicles like RSUs and non-qualified stock options. These avenues expand wealth-building opportunities beyond base pay.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave includes maternity and paternity time, recently expanded in the U.S. to 16 weeks and extended to part-time retail teammates. Additional supports include childcare assistance at select locations and family-building benefits such as fertility, surrogacy, and adoption.
Nike Insights
What We Do
At NIKE, Inc., we innovate to serve athletes*. Every teammate - from coder to creator - plays a role in making these athletes’ dreams real. Our tech, data, and digital teams push limits every day, building the future of sport and the tools that drive it. Here, curiosity is fuel. Innovation is the game plan. Different perspectives keep us on the offense. You’ll solve challenges worth tackling, grow fast and belong to a team that backs you to do the right thing. Bring your drive. Bring your bold. Let’s move the world, together. Take your first step at nike.com/careers * If you have a body, you’re an athlete.
Why Work With Us
At NIKE, Inc., your dedication fuels the future of sport. There is a sense of pride that comes from representing an iconic brand and shaping its future. Here, we treat every day as a new opportunity to push boundaries, ask tough questions and share whole-hearted convictions. We are a team – united by the belief that anything is possible.
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