Job Information
Nike Director, Energy Merchandising, GC in Shanghai, China
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate will need to have a global mindset and be a team-first servant leader. Furthermore, they will have a proven ability to foresee, understand, analyze and effectively communicate on culture/cultural shifts, both macro and micro. They will have a strong penchant for collaboration and influence, coupled with a high taste level.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As our Energy Footwear Director, you will be responsible for energizing our industry’s most coveted footwear icons and franchises. You will lead and drive team excellence and product excellence at all stages of the product creation process. You will be responsible for building a team culture centered on a one-team mentality as a cross-functional partner and product management people leader. You will lead by example in every aspect of the job and work X-FOP, X-Gender, and X-Functionally inside and outside of merchandising team to achieve business results related to driving energy in footwear, profitability, and productivity. You will monitor progress against Energy’s macro strategy and workload capacity to ensure product excellence is prioritized. You will be accountable for tracking business results and communicating to the broader team. You must understand icon/franchise management and demonstrate astute financial judgment in making key decisions. You’ll also be responsible for creating and delivering impactful presentations during internal and external meetings on a regular cadence.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
This role will report to the VP of Merchandising . The critical peer relationships will span x-functionally across GM, Design, Product Creation, Merchandising, Marketing, and Entertainment Marketing. Enterprise leadership will be a critical capability for this role x-brand inclusive of Nike Catalyst and Converse Energy
WHAT YOU BRING
Creativity and passion for sneakers
Ability to demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of Lifestyle Footwear (tastes, habits, preferences, interests & behaviors)
An appreciation for culture, style, luxury and streetwear
Experience monitoring and understanding trends, and applying that understanding to your work
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education, experience and training with an ability to translate consumer and marketplace insights into actionable strategies and plans
10 years experience in a product, merchandising, buying, sales, trend, or style-related role
Ability to demonstrate a general understanding of footwear construction
Excellent presentation and interpersonal communication skills
Strong analytical skills
Proven ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively
Attention to detail and deadlines
Ability to travel up to 20% of the time, including internationally.
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