Merchant II, Streetwear Footwear - Jordan NA

The Merchant II, Jordan Streetwear Footwear supports the Streetwear Footwear merchandising team across the seasonal Go-To-Market process, product assortment planning, line planning, seasonal hind-sighting, and data-driven profitability. The role works with cross-functional teams including Geo sport and channel merchants, marketing, planning, sales, Nike Direct, other geography merchants, and global sport merchandising teams. It reports to the Director of Streetwear Footwear Merchandising, Jordan North America.

• Support the Streetwear Footwear merchandising team throughout the seasonal Go-To-Market (GTM) process.
• Support strategy and ideation, product assortments, line planning, seasonal hind-sighting, and the use of data and analytics to drive end-to-end profitability.
• Help communicate seasonal product updates to marketplace and Nike Direct partners.
• Assist in the creation and sharing of seasonal information and tools, and in managing samples.
• Support alignment with sport-focused teams to ensure a cohesive product offering in the marketplace.
• Contribute to product assortment planning, assortment and product opportunities, and line reviews through data-driven insights.

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising or related field; will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training.
• 2+ years of experience in Retail, Merchandising, Product Management, Marketplace, Buying or a related field.
• Demonstrated understanding of the consumer and marketplace dynamics.
• Passion for product and curiosity for evolving retail and consumer trends.
• Passion for streetwear culture and ability to see beyond own biases.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience contributing to new concepts, projects, or ideas.
• Willingness to learn and excitement for new concepts and ideas.
• Comfort with ambiguity, forward thinking, and agility in how they operate.
• Proficiency in analysing business and consumer trends.
• Strong attention to detail with efficient ways of working.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presenting to cross-functional partners.
• Team-first mentality with positive energy and a collaborative approach.
• Ability to build strong relationships across different working styles.
• Ability to develop strong cross-functional relationships and apply thoughtful research and analysis.