WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH This role sits within the EMEA Nike Sportswear Men’s Footwear Merchandising team, a consumer-obsessed function responsible for assorting and adapting products to meet the needs of consumers across the EMEA marketplace. The team plays a critical role in translating brand and product strategy into consumer-right assortments grounded in marketplace realities. As a
The ideal candidate is a strategic, consumer-first merchandising leader with strong curiosity, a passion for sport and style, and a commitment to data-informed decision-making. This role requires a highly collaborative leader who thrives in a fast-paced, matrixed environment and is comfortable owning and influencing end-to-end processes. This individual is energized by working upstream: defining future product direction, influencing Global teams, and building long-term franchise strategies that serve the EMEA consumer. What you bring • Strong experience in merchandising, product creation, retail, or related fields within vertical or wholesale environments • Experience in footwear, apparel, and/or equipment merchandising Strong understanding of retail KPIs, profit-based metrics, and retail math Ability to balance creativity with analytical rigor in decision-making • Strong strategic thinking skills that support both seasonal execution and long-term growth Effective communication skills with the ability to influence peers, cross-functional partners, and senior stakeholders Forward-looking, curious, and solution-oriented mindset with a bias for action Ability to translate complex strategies into clear, actionable plans and execute within tight timelines Willingness and ability to travel regularly for marketplace visits, key account engagements, and Global seasonal gates and cross-Geo forums WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON End to End Merchandising
You will represent the EMEA merchandising voice, shaping upstream line planning decisions and long-term marketplace direction. Consumer Right, Differentiated Product Lines: You will build and deliver merchandising plans grounded in consumer insights and aligned to strategic priorities and growth objectives.
You will ensure clear, consumer-right product journeys across franchises and price/value dimensions.
You will drive marketplace and channel segmentation across Nike Direct and wholesale partners, balancing innovation, franchise evolution, and commercial performance. Franchise & Portfolio
You will drive sustainable growth by managing product lifecycles, reading marketplace signals, and responding at the pace of the consumer. Marketplace & Performance
You will connect long-term strategy with in-season performance and overall business health. Global influence & Local Creation Partnership: You will deliver clear, insight-driven EMEA input to Global Consumer Merchandising teams to shape product journeys, dimensions, and expressions.
You will help define the future direction of Men’s NSW Footwear across EMEA, ensuring alignment between Global vision, local insights, and marketplace opportunities.
The role is open for applications until 22nd of June. At NIKE, Inc. we promise to provide a premium, inclusive, compelling and authentic candidate experience.
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