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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
NIKE, Inc. knows how to sell sneakers. And apparel. And just about everything an athlete could need. The Nike Sales teams are the front line for getting these products into customer hands. Through sustained relationships with wholesale partners around the world — from a specialty store in Rome to a department store in midtown Manhattan — Nike Sales delivers the products, experiences and brand stories that define the brand. Nike’s success begins with the best sales team in the industry, one that deeply appreciates the consumer, the marketplace, and the products.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Our team is looking for a North America Lead Partner Executive to own and lead the Hibbett 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 Hibbett needs. You will build a Partner-specific assortment that is in service of the consumer-centric strategy and collaborate with Planning to align Hibbett-specific assortment to the Merchandise Financial Plan, Franchise/Classification Plan and Allocation Plan. We will collaborate with Marketing to review the Hibbett-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 Brand, Merch, Planning, Express Lane & Marketplace Operations team.
WHAT YOU BRING
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience in Buying, Retail Planning, Merchandising or Sales in athletic apparel and footwear or a related industryAbility 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 ExcelExperience reading and analyzing retail metrics to optimize sales and inventoryNIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
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, veteran status, or disability.