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
We are looking for a Senior Manager Central, Key Lifestyle Partners in order to grow and claim #1 market share within the central Lifestyle account portfolio, execute our sales strategy, lead a team of Sales Representatives, manage and grow partnerships.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
Accountabilities : 
- Lead and develop team, account strategies, marketplace management and business ambitions in-line with the EMEA strategy. Own and lead the account relationship on CEO/ Director level
- Create and develop account specific strategies and drive implementation and action across the team, account and x-functionally.
- Plan accounts business: forecasts and scenario plans for the account using category, consumer, partner, brand and market place knowledge
- Manage the partners and the marketplace: Ensure best presentation of stories and products (digital & B&M) aligned with the Nike Sports Marketplace strategy. Obsess product launch journeys.
- Contribute to net revenue growth and net contribution by managing the end to end business with the accounts.
- Drive accounts partnerships within CODE process, create right engagements / seasonal dates and gates.
- Responsible for performance management, resourcing, pay decisions for direct reports.

Deliverables : 
-    Implement MPU and Account strategies complimenting One Marketplace
-    Drive right assortment for your partner to contribute to the net revenue growth
-    Execute the Consumer Code with your account end
-    Be an effective team player & positive influence

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
Reporting to the Senior Director Key Lifestyle Partners EMEA, you will be part of the MPU leadership team, working closely with cross functional leaders in order to implement and achieve the strategy. Managing a team of Account Executives and in close contact with internal stakeholders and external Partners, you’ll manage daily, mid and long term relationship needs. 

WHAT YOU BRING
•    Experience in Sales, Account management, Retail buying and/or Merchandising with high level of Marketplace expertise is very important for this role.
•    Experience in and through understanding of the Streetwear and Sneaker industry (product, retail, merchandising or sales) is a must!
•    A strong collaborative spirit who's to work with peers, cross functional partners and senior management on all aspects of the business within a sophisticated matrix organizational set-up.
•    Strong business orientation, analytical approach and sales/retail metrics knowledge, with a consistent track record of driving business development / strategic projects.
•    Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to clearly articulate goals, objectives and strategy.
•    strong leadership skills able to influence both cross functionally and vertically within the internal organization as well as external partners.

JOB CLOSING JAN 20TH
 

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.