Lead Merchant, NSW Apparel Mens NA

Nike • Beaverton, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role demands a merchant who leads with the consumer and thinks beyond the moment. This individual brings sharp instincts, strong business acumen, and the ability to turn insight into action. They operate comfortably across multiple seasons, balancing long-term strategy with immediate execution. They are a connector—aligning cross-functional teams, influencing decisions, and pushing the business forward with a clear point of view. A successful candidate blends creativity with analysis. They understand trends but don’t chase them—they interpret them. They lead through ambiguity, foresee implications, and make confident decisions with incomplete data. They build trust quickly, communicate clearly, and elevate those around them. Above all, they bring energy, accountability, and a relentless focus on serving the athlete. You will lead the Men’s Nike Sportswear Apparel business across North America, shaping assortments and driving decisions that connect product to consumer demand. You’ll translate insights into strategic plans and execute with precision across seasons and marketplaces.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in merchandising, product creation, or retail (vertical or wholesale environment)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training
• Strong understanding of retail Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and profit-based metrics

Nice To Haves

• Experience in footwear, apparel, and/or equipment merchandising preferred

Responsibilities

• Build consumer-right assortments by leveraging marketplace data, trends, and insights
• Partner with Global Merchandising and Product Creation teams to influence product direction and seasonal plans
• Analyze retail performance, including sales, inventory, and consumer behavior, to drive Key Performance Indicators (KPI) outcomes
• Collaborate with Planning, Allocation, and Marketing to align strategies and maximize marketplace impact
• Develop and communicate a clear point of view that shapes the business across seasons
• Manage relationships with Nike Direct and external marketplace partners to differentiate distribution strategies
• Balance pull and push marketplace dynamics to optimize product flow and consumer experience

Benefits

• We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior