Partner Representative, Authenticator - Nike Canada

PLEASE NOTE: This is a Full-Time On-site position based out of our Downtown Toronto HQ.

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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for an Account Partner Representative that will be responsible for managing our Soccer Specialty and Golf & Tennis Authenticator (Specialty) channel across Canada. A successful Account Partner Representative will have a proven track record leveraging consumer, retailer, and industry insights to make decisions and drive our brand forward at our most specialized and authenticating wholesale partners.

The Candidate should have a passion for sport (ideally in Soccer and or Golf & Tennis), product, and a strong background in business planning and marketplace management. 

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

You will be the representative of the Nike brand to external specialty partners across Canada.  You will be the eyes and ears for Nike in this fast-paced industry and will provide account feedback to key internal stakeholders, both in Canada and across North America. You will use market knowledge on the consumer, product trends, and the competition to maximize product placement, sell through and authenticity for Nike.

You will develop accurate and realistic go-to-market plans, seasonal assortments, forecasts and manage gross to net (G2N) within your portfolio. Consumer insights will need to be understood and managed to ensure that key products are supported at the right doors and are in the path of our most desired consumers. 

You will establish and maintain relationships with both internal and external stakeholders. Communication is key as we act as a bridge between our most authentic consumers and retailers and the internal cross functional teams within Nike. 

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will work and communicate directly with the Authenticator channel’s owners & operators regularly when developing plans and forecasts. You will inform them of business opportunities, problems, progress, and support needed.

You will also work with cross functional Nike partners in marketing, operations, planning, merchandising and with the greater Authenticator team across North America. This position reports to the Manager, Authenticators Partners, Canada. 

WHAT YOU BRING

• You have 1-3 years’ experience in account management, buying, retail planning, or relevant work experience. Forecasting and delivering results vs sales targets is an asset.
• A proven track record of leveraging industry, consumer and account data and insights to make decisions and drive change.
• Knowledge of marketplace product and trends.
• You will demonstrate the ability to lead and influence cross functional peers in professional discussions and often complex decisions.
• Proven track record understanding complex business issues & finding creative solutions.
• Ability to travel as required to sales meetings across Canada & USA.
• Bachelors’ Degree or similar Post-Secondary education in the field of sales or business recommended.
• Strong interest and knowledge of professional sports, soccer specifically being an asset

In accordance with Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility of Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the City of Toronto's Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance when contacted.