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.
We are seeking a consumer-led Merchant with a strong affinity for product who thrives in the fast pace of retail and the evolving North America marketplace. The successful Lead Merchant will help shape Nike’s Kids Footwear and Apparel business across North America channels.
Who You Will Work With
You will work closely with North America Channel Merchants and cross-functional partners across North America Product Merchandising, Sales, Planning, Brand, and Marketplace teams. You will also collaborate with Finance, Operations, and Insights & Analytics, leveraging sales, inventory, bookings, and consumer behavior metrics to inform assortment decisions and drive results.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a Lead Merchant with a passion for product and kids’ sport who enjoys moving at the pace of retail and serving the diverse North America consumer. This individual brings sharp instincts, strong business acumen, and the ability to turn consumer and marketplace insight into action.
- 5+ years of relevant industry experience in merchandising
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a related field; suitable combinations of education, experience, and training will be considered
- Footwear, apparel, and/or equipment merchandising experience
- Proven expertise in franchise management and retail key performance indicators and profit-based metrics
- Strong strategic thinking skills
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences and leadership levels
- Speed, agility, curiosity, and motivation
- Collaborative mindset and strong problem-solving ability
- Ability to prioritize tasks and drive them to completion
- Ability to communicate vision and purpose and lead effectively in complex situations
What You Will Work On
You will build consumer-centric, channel-specific assortment plans for Kids Footwear and Apparel across North America, blending fact-based analysis with intuitive product storytelling. You will translate product strategies into clear assortments by channel and tier, aligning to consumer needs, account realities, and capacity constraints.
You will manage multiple seasons concurrently, using in-market performance, bookings, and partner feedback to inform future seasonal decisions. You will also support Go to Market sales meetings and account sales meetings, ensuring Sales teams have clear assortments, priorities, and narratives for confident sell-in.
North America Channel Merchandising Capabilities
- North America Channel Assortment Ownership: Translate North America product strategies into channel- and tier-specific assortments while reflecting consumer intent, capacity, door realities, and account needs.
- Marketplace & Account Acumen: Apply understanding of North America wholesale and specialty channel dynamics to balance growth, profitability, and brand consistency.
- Cross-Functional Partnership & Influence: Partner with Sport Merchandising, Sales, SSDs, Planning, and Brand teams to influence strong channel outcomes.
- Seasonal Process & Calendar Leadership: Lead overlapping seasonal workflows from Merch to Merch through GTM, OED, and post-GTM.
- Sales Enablement & Sell-In Readiness: Equip Sales and SSD partners with channel-specific assortments, narratives, and tools.
- Marketplace Insights & Continuous Improvement: Leverage bookings, in-market performance, and partner feedback to refine channel strategies and future assortments.
NIKE, Inc. offers accommodations throughout the interview process, including screen readers, sign language interpreters, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications. Nike offers a total rewards package, a casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and opportunities for professional development.
NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.