WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH
In this role, you will report into the Marketplace Director of our core partner. We will develop and maintain positive relationships with other key partners such as Merchandising, Product and our Planning teams.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Our team is looking for a North America Key Partner Executive to own and lead a key account relationship for Nike at the buying level. In this role, you will drive business performance against strategically aligned consumer, business and financial plans with set KPIs in collaboration with cross-functional partners on a seasonal basis.
- Bachelor's degree in business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
- 6+ years of experience in Buying, Retail Planning, Merchandising or Sales in athletic apparel and footwear or a related industry
- Ability to embrace change, act with courage, instill trust, think strategically, communicate vision and purpose, and foster effective teamwork.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including PowerPoint and Excel
- Experience reading and analyzing retail metrics to optimize sales and inventory
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
As part of this team, we will be working with internal cross functional partners on the Go-To Market process to internalize the Global and Geography Toolkits with a focus on creating content to suit the accounts needs. You will build a Partner-specific assortment that is in service of the consumer-centric strategy and collaborate with Planning to align specific assortment to the Merchandise Financial Plan, Franchise/Classification Plan.
In partner meetings, you will present the seasonal Merchandising/Product Priorities and deliver the Partner-specific assortment along with available samples/imagery. On the daily, you will be handling current seasonal account issues & concerns, while planning and forecasting for the next season and managing quarterly & yearly goals and targets.
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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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.
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* 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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