Specialist II, Visual Merchandising and Styling, Düsseldorf region

The Visual Merchandising & Styling Specialist elevates Nike's retail experiences across Austria, Germany and Switzerland, translating seasonal strategies and VMS directives into locally relevant store experiences across Inline, Value and Partner doors within the assigned portfolio. The role combines strong styling and visual merchandising skills with consumer insight and commercial awareness to create inspiring, consistent consumer journeys. The position reports to the VMS Manager, AGS and collaborates with AGS Retail Marketing, Nike Direct, marketplace partners and store teams, working closely with EMEA VMS to apply directives, share feedback and exchange best practices.

• Support seasonal launches, campaigns and everyday VMS execution, applying Nike's standards across the assigned doors.
• Review zoning, assortment and styling to build cohesive stories, identifying gaps and opportunities across physical and digital touchpoints.
• Coach store and partner VMS teams through practical training, clear guidance and hands-on support.
• Conduct store visits, assess execution and follow up on actions to improve presentation and maintain standards.
• Use consumer insights, retail KPIs and store feedback to inform priorities and measure impact.
• Align with cross-functional teams on launch readiness, execution needs and the VMS service model.

• Relevant visual merchandising experience, with a strong foundation in retail, styling and retail marketing.
• Understanding of consumers across the AGS marketplace and the relationship between product, presentation and commercial performance.
• Ability to translate brand direction into clear store actions and coach teams effectively.
• Awareness of how physical and digital experiences connect across the consumer journey.
• Strong planning, communication and collaboration skills, with ownership of delivery and follow-through.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and willingness to travel across AGS.
• A valid driving licence.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English and German.

• Local candidates are preferred.

• Remote working, with regular travel across the assigned region covering the Ruhrgebiet and West Germany.
• Ideally suited to someone based in or around Düsseldorf.