NIKE, Inc. is seeking a Senior Territory Retail Director for Germany, Austria and Switzerland (AGS) to lead the territory retail field leadership agenda across the AGS marketplace. The role translates EMEA and global priorities into territory plans, partnerships and execution, reporting to the Senior Director, Retail Stores EMEA.
Who you’ll work with
You will partner with Retail Directors, Store Operations & Training leadership, field teams and cross-functional partners across Retail Operations & Services, Business Offense, Planning, Supply Chain, Store Development, Marketing, Merchandising, Finance, HR and Labour Relations.
What we are looking for
We are looking for an experienced retail leader who can translate strategy into clear marketplace plans, build effective partnerships and lead through a lean, complex multi-country environment. The successful candidate should bring strong commercial judgement, consumer orientation, operational discipline and the ability to inspire teams through ambiguity and change.
What you’ll work on
- Define and resolve complex business issues using sound judgement, data and stakeholder input.
- Translate global and EMEA strategies into territory plans relevant to Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
- Build an integrated marketplace strategy connecting physical stores and digital.
- Use market, consumer, financial and operational insights to improve business results and decision-making.
- Provide financial oversight, supporting profitability, forecasting, labour decisions and cost discipline.
- Coach and develop direct reports and senior field leaders, including succession planning and talent development.
- Champion operational excellence across stores, including KPIs, store standards, service, selling, shrink, loss prevention and operational health.
- Maintain Nike brand standards and champion a strong service and selling culture.
Experience and skills
- Experience leading a multi-unit retail business or comparable commercial field organisation.
- Ability to translate enterprise, regional or marketplace strategy into measurable territory priorities and action plans.
- Experience across multi-market consumer and retail environments.
- Strong consumer orientation and commercial judgement.
- Proven ability to lead, inspire and develop teams in a lean, matrixed organisation.
- Experience influencing financial outcomes, operational efficiency and shared or indirect P&L results.
- Strong change leadership, talent leadership, communication and business storytelling skills.
- Ability to operate in English-led regional and global forums while leading effectively across Austria, Germany and Switzerland.
NIKE, Inc. offers a generous total rewards package, a casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture and opportunities for professional development. NIKE, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.