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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
We are looking for an optimistic General Management leader and enthusiast of our brand who excels in setting a clear vision and cultivating innovation to drive brand engagement and revenue growth for the Jordan Sport's business across the Greater China (GC) geography. This person is a forward-thinking and agile professional who can predict and proactively mitigate unexpected obstacles to ensure timely delivery of results.
We are searching for a motivated leader who can craft a level of premium distinction while building a more equitable consumer marketplace. This person advocates for the consumer and shows genuine passion for basketball representation. We are seeking someone well-versed in the cultural nuances and consumer diversity of the GC geography marketplace and with proven success using these insights to deliver high-impact results.
This professional is extraordinarily analytical and resourceful while navigating ambiguity and multifaceted challenges in a highly matrixed organization. They show strength in building, refining and clearly communicating a strategic viewpoint to help instill trust and cultivate credibility among peers. This person is highly effective in building consensus across various functions, brands and geographies.
This role requires a combination of creativity, critical thinking, financial foresight and brand marketing capabilities.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?
Does this sound like you? If so, in this role you will craft the vision and lead the overall strategic development for Jordan Brand Sport across GC. You will partner closely with our Global, Geo and Territories to set clear distribution and merchandising strategies, meet financial targets and drive the brand strategy for Jordan Sport. You will effectively implement long-term roadmaps in support of enterprise-wide priorities, delivering substantial growth and profitability to the region and business.
Through your deep brand connection and strong understanding of the global marketplace, you will pioneer critical consumer-focused offenses and targeted marketing campaigns. You will deliver compelling seasonal storytelling, implement outstanding marketing architecture, and drive large-scale transformation.
You will serve as a cross-functional leader to teams responsible for the following critical priorities:
- Adopting, pricing, flowing, assortment and buying
- Demand forecasting and depth planning
- Driving the brand marketing strategy for Jordan Sport
You will define and resolve complex issues to deliver positive outcomes, meet key business objectives and make significant marketplace impact.
WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?
The GM, Jordan Sport, GC will report directly to our General Manager for Jordan GC. This leader will collaborate with Marketplace, Marketing, Merchandising, Product, Brand, HR, Strategy, Planning, Finance and Communications teams. You will champion positive relationships with Global counterparts as a proponent and representative for GC Consumer & Marketplace.
WHAT WILL YOU BRING?
- Bachelors degree and 10 years directly relevant experience.
- Comprehensive experience as a business/process leader or industry expert
- Excellent ability to influence, negotiate, prioritize, and focus.
- Experience guiding and driving the implementation of innovative solutions to address complex problems in ambiguous and matrixed environments.
- Consumer-centric perspective with a specific lens on gender inclusivity
- In-depth understanding of consumer buying habits, the marketplace, and the brand
- Optimism, dynamism, and experience coaching, managing, and mentoring. Genuine interest in learning new ways to grow themself and others.
- Proven success in leading teams and achieving goals with a direct impact on company performance and mid- to long-term objectives.
- Passion for and connection to Jordan Brand
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
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