Senior, Visual Merchandising Nike Value Stores, North America

Nike • Beaverton, OR

2d

About The Position

The Visual Merchandising & Styling (VMS) function is responsible for developing and implementing inspiring, premium and elevated consumer experiences and presentations for Nike Retail in North America. The VMS team works collaboratively across brand and business to develop product journeys, presentation strategies, styling direction as well as playbooks and training modules that create a distinct point of view for the brand at retail. Additionally, the VMS Team works directly with product, operations, and design functions to develop, drive and scale retail concepts across each marketplace. The VMS team’s success is amplified by a connected network of world class talent across WHQ, territories, key cities and in-store.

This role plays an integral part in 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. A typical week consists of regular cross-functional meetings focused on seasonal VMS preparation, store opening readiness, and in season read & react based on the needs of the business. In this role you will work closely with Territory and City VMS partners to understand the needs of Nike Retail, inclusive of Inline Doors and Partner Accounts, and to refine tools and direction as needed to make continual improvements. Additionally, you will work closely with a cross-functional team of brand and business partners to enable an accelerated growth plan for Nike.

Requirements

• Possess a clear passion for the art and science of visual merchandising & styling.
• Passion for team and mentoring a diverse team of young talent.
• Visual background with previous experience in a vertical retail environment.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Design or 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 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 required.
• Confident presentation and computer skills with command of Outlook calendar, Excel, PowerPoint and Keynote, Mac proficiency strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Footwear & apparel experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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. Partner regularly with territory & city to refine and modify as needed.
• Develop and foster strong and collaborative working relationships with NA Retail Marketing team and cross-functional partners in Merchandising, Design, OPS as well as the field organization.
• Support cross functional upstream seasonal strategies and planning.

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