WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH Senior Merchant, NVS, within the Global Jordan Brand Direct Merchandising function. You’ll partner across Global Jordan, Geography merchandising, Nike Value Stores, marketplace, planning, product, consumer insights, and cross-sport merchandising teams to build a clear, consumer-led NVS offense for the brand. A key enabler of your success will be your ability to translate product, consumer, and business insights into sharp strategy, efficient seasonal execution, and strong cross-functional alignment. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR At Jordan Brand, everything begins and ends with the consumer.
We are looking for a strategic, consumer-obsessed merchant with strong product instincts, business acumen, and the ability to lead with clarity in an evolving marketplace. A successful Senior Merchant, NVS contributes to an inclusive, positive, and progressive team dynamic while bringing curiosity, ownership, energy, and passion to the work. You are a proactive, resourceful merchant who understands how to connect consumer demand, product lifecycle opportunities, marketplace needs, and financial goals. You have experience building assortments, influencing cross-functional partners, and using insights to make thoughtful merchandising decisions. You are comfortable operating with ambiguity, managing competing priorities, and bringing structure to complex workstreams. You bring an entrepreneurial mindset, a strong point of view, and the collaboration skills needed to move teams forward.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training. 4+ years of • experience in Retail, Merchandising, Product
• Management, Marketplace, Buying, Planning or a related field Strong understanding of consumer, marketplace, channel, and product lifecycle dynamics, with experience translating insights into assortment or line plan decisions Ability to create, communicate, and influence merchandising strategies across cross-functional teams and senior stakeholders Proficiency in analyzing business performance, consumer trends, marketplace needs, and product productivity to inform decisions Strong attention to detail with the ability to build structure, simplify complexity, and drive efficient ways of working Ability to manage multiple deadlines, seasonal gates, and competing priorities in a fast-paced, matrixed environment Strong verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to build recommendations, tell clear product and business stories, and present to cross-functional partners Team-first mentality with positive energy, strong collaboration, and the ability to influence without authority WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON You will lead the Jordan Brand NVS merchandising offense, translating consumer insights, marketplace opportunities, influence product lifecycle decisions, and business objectives into seasonal strategies and assortments. Success in this role comes from building strong cross-functional relationships, applying thoughtful analysis, driving clarity through key seasonal moments, and maintaining a genuine curiosity for the consumer, the brand, and the NVS marketplace. Drive seasonal NVS merchandising strategy in partnership with Global Jordan, Geography, marketplace, planning, product, and cross-sport teams
• Build and communicate clear seasonal product priorities, assortment direction, and marketplace guardrails for NVS partners
• Lead line planning inputs, seasonal readiness, and product information sharing to support key go-to-market gates
• Partner with sport, streetwear, kids, accessories, and inline merchandising teams to identify eligible product opportunities and ensure NVS assortments complement the broader Jordan Brand marketplace
• Use data, consumer insights, and marketplace feedback to evaluate assortment productivity, recommend investment choices, and help drive sustainable growth for Jordan NVS We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form. At NIKE, Inc. we promise to provide a premium, inclusive, compelling and authentic candidate experience.
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