Senior Merchant, Direct Sport - Global Jordan

Nike • Beaverton, OR

8d

About The Position

This role is part of the Global Jordan Direct Merchandising team, partnering closely with Sport Merchandising, Marketplace, Brand Marketing, Visual Merchandising, and Geography Merchandising teams. The goal is to create consumer-right assortments, build compelling product stories, and deliver differentiated retail experiences across Nike Direct. The ideal candidate is consumer-focused with a passion for product and a strong understanding of marketplace dynamics, retail, and consumer insights. They should combine analytical thinking with strong merchandising instincts to make informed assortment decisions, identify opportunities, and shape seasonal strategies. The role requires thriving in a fast-paced environment, navigating ambiguity with confidence, and bringing a collaborative mindset to solving complex business challenges. The ability to translate insights into clear merchandising actions and influence partners through a strong point of view is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
• 5+ years of experience in merchandising, buying, assortment planning, retail, or marketplace management.
• Strong understanding of assortment architecture, product segmentation, and franchise management.
• Experience leveraging consumer, marketplace, and business insights to inform merchandising decisions.
• Ability to navigate ambiguity, manage competing priorities, and adapt to evolving business needs.
• Strong communication, storytelling, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Build consumer-right assortments that align with seasonal strategies, cross-sport opportunities, and business objectives.
• Define assortment architecture, product segmentation, and franchise strategies across key product categories.
• Analyze consumer behavior, marketplace trends, and business performance to identify opportunities, risks, and whitespace.
• Partner with Global Sport Merchandising to represent the Direct marketplace perspective and help shape future product and assortment direction.
• Bring assortments and product stories to life through partnership with Visual Merchandising, creating compelling retail experiences and consumer journeys.
• Collaborate with Geography Merchandising and marketplace partners to localize assortments, evaluate performance, and apply hindsight insights to future seasons.

Benefits

• Accommodations to complete the interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed.

What This Job Offers

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