Nike Director Merchandising NA - Converse 

United States, Massachusetts, Boston 

178072382

This position defines and oversees the merchandising strategy, vision and execution aligned with the company’s strategy to achieve growth and profitability, while creating best-in class experiences for our consumer. Responsibilities include:

-Strategic Planning:

Develop and implement merchandising plans including line planning, product segmentation, lifecycle management, pricing, assortment maximization, and identifying new growth opportunities.

Obsess our consumer. Putting the consumer at the heart of everything we do. Use trend and market data as well as hold focus groups to gain insights and shape seasonal product priorities.

-Performance Measurement:

Monitor and evaluate merchandising performance, identify areas of improvement and optimization and celebrate wins to build on for the future.

• 8+ years of relevant work experience with emphasis on consumer, product management, merchandise buying/ planning and marketplace knowledge

• 3+ years of people leadership experience

• Footwear industry experience required

• Merchandising experience required

• Ability to think creatively, strategically and technically; balancing working at both the operational and strategic level

• Strong understanding and passion for product, consumer, and store / digital experiences

• Deep knowledge of merchandising principles, consumer and market trends

• Excellent leadership, facilitation and interpersonal skills with the ability to work across functional lines and levels

• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload, delegate work and concurrently manage multiple projects

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Business, Merchandising or related field; or equivalent combination of education, experience, or training

• Ability to travel 20%