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Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and audacious design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.
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WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
The Jordan sales team is new and dynamic and ready for the next great phase of growth with our wholesale partners. As we grow the business, we need to bring a senior leader to lead the Jordan wholesale team to the next level. Jordan Sales works in strong collaboration with functions such as Merchandising, Marketing, Planning and Finance. It also must navigate the Nike Matrix and collaborate with the Nike teams to get work done. Finally, this leader will create and nurture great relationships with our strategic partners.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The candidate needs to have a strong sales background with a facility to build and maintain relationships internally and externally. We are looking for someone that will lead and execute the vision of the Jordan wholesale business, manage the team, deliver sales targets, and take the business to the next level. The top skills we are looking for in this position are: Retail acumen, P&L fluency, people management, strong verbal and written communication, strategic planning, target setting, go to market, budget management, marketplace management, presentation skills and ability to present at executive level.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
The main accountabilities:
- Manage and drive the wholesale marketplace strategy & business for the Jordan Brand.
- Lead with a consumer centric, data informed approach to know our consumers & their preferences.
- Define & deliver the specific athlete experiences within the marketplace.
- Determine the wholesale marketplace potential with clear focus on sustainable & profitable growth.
- Drive the day-to-day owned operations with partnership of other Jordan functions & Nike functions.
- Partner with the Nike to drive the future wholesale Jordan marketplace.
The sales/wholesale Sr. Director will also decide the wholesale marketplace strategy for the Jordan Brand Determine which specific channels, doors (within our accounts) should have access to which products and services. Determine the retail sales potential with clear focus on sustainable & profitable growth. Create the day-to-day operations of the marketplace team in collaboration of the other functions & Nike marketplace as well as lead, drive and inspire the team.
Application Deadline: Wednesday 22 January 2025
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.
Benefits
Whether it's transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness - inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.