• Lead Partner Rep JD

    Nike (Indianapolis, IN)


    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 for a business unit and gender! 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.

    WHAT YOU WILL 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 and Allocation Plan. We will collaborate with marketing to review the specific assortment to influence marketing plans. 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 to quarterly & yearly goals and targets.

    WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

    In this role, you will report into the Director, Partner Lead. We will develop and maintain positive relationships with other key partners such as, Direct/DPP, Express Lane & Marketplace Supply Chain teams.

    WHAT YOU BRING

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

    + 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

     

    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 (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) .

     

    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.