Senior, Visual Merchandising Nike Value Stores, North America

The Visual Merchandising & Styling (VMS) function develops and implements premium consumer experiences and presentations for Nike Retail in North America, working collaboratively across brand and business. This role is integral to the development of strategies designed for Nike Retail and is directly responsible for delivering seasonal VMS direction and creating tools that enable flawless execution of in-store presentations. The role reports to the Senior Manager Visual Merchandising for NVS and works with cross-functional partners across WHQ, territories, key cities and in-store, including NA Retail Marketing, Merchandising, Design and OPS.

• Develop clear VMS priorities and presentation strategies that inspire consumers, elevate the in-store experience and uniquely position Nike Retail in the marketplace.
• Act as peer mentor and coach to VMS Specialists through regular connections to share learnings, ideate new ways of working and seek out innovative solutions to shared problems.
• Obsess the tools and direction needed to enable and empower the field to execute the vision, partnering regularly with territory and city teams to refine and modify as needed.
• Develop and foster strong and collaborative working relationships with the NA Retail Marketing team and cross-functional partners in Merchandising, Design, OPS and the field organisation.
• Support cross-functional upstream seasonal strategies and planning.
• Participate in regular cross-functional meetings focused on seasonal VMS preparation, store opening readiness and in-season read and react based on business needs.
• Work closely with Territory and City VMS partners to understand the needs of Nike Retail, including Inline Doors and Partner Accounts, and refine tools and direction for continual improvement.

• Possess a clear passion for the art and science of visual merchandising and styling.
• Passion for team and mentoring a diverse team of young talent.
• Visual background with previous experience in a vertical retail environment.
• Deep understanding of the role visual merchandising plays in delivering the ultimate consumer experience in retail stores.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Design or a related field, or extensive experience in Visual Merchandising.
• 3-5 years of experience in retail marketing, visual merchandising, product merchandising or directly related experience.
• Demonstrated experience creating engaging and inspiring in-store displays.
• Ability to create unique presentation solutions for various retail environments that inspire the consumer, drive sales and align with the Nike brand voice.
• Knowledge of the current retail landscape and the latest trends and innovations for retail.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong influencing and negotiating skills.
• Confident presentation and computer skills with command of Outlook calendar, Excel, PowerPoint and Keynote.
• Ability to think strategically through both brand and business lenses and work seamlessly across multiple functions and retail disciplines.
• Proven visual merchandising expert with strong influencing skills who is results driven and solution oriented.
• Ability to travel approximately 4-6 times per year.

• Footwear and apparel experience is preferred.
• Mac proficiency is strongly preferred.