NIKE, Inc

Senior Merchant, Golf & Tennis - APLA

NIKE, Inc$100K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field, or equivalent experience.
  • 3-5 years of relevant merchandising experience in footwear, apparel, or equipment.
  • Strong knowledge of retail KPIs and financial performance metrics.
  • Effective communication skills with a collaborative approach.
  • High cultural awareness for building relationships across diverse teams.

Responsibilities

  • Build and manage line plans tailored for APLA's Golf & Tennis market.
  • Drive a unified merchandising vision for footwear and apparel in this category.
  • Provide APLA insights to global merchandising during planning stages.
  • Design seasonal channel offerings that respond to Territory needs.
  • Ensure channel-specific assortments align with a cohesive sport narrative.
  • Create engaging product journeys for Golf & Tennis consumers in APLA.
  • Manage the health of merchandising franchises for long-term strength.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to influence product strategies in diverse, emerging markets.
  • Work within a collaborative, cross-functional team environment.
  • Engagement with cutting-edge product development processes.
  • Career development and mentorship opportunities.
  • Dynamic role that combines independent work and team collaboration.
Full Job Description
Who You Will Work With
As the Senior Merchant for Golf & Tennis in APLA, you will play a critical role in connecting the needs of athletes and consumers across Asia Pacific & Latin America with innovative, consumer-right product solutions. You will be part of the APLA Brand Merch team, collaborating with Global Merchandising, APLA Territory Merchandising, and APLA Nike Direct Merchandising teams to ensure the Golf & Tennis offense is locally relevant, strategically aligned, and commercially strong across diverse markets.

Who We Are Looking For
We're seeking a merchant with deep experience in merchandising and a strong understanding of the golf and tennis consumer, especially within APLA's varied marketplace landscape. You bring a consumerist mindset, strong business acumen, and mastery of core merchandising skills including line planning, assortment building, and interpreting marketplace performance metrics.
You are a self-starter who thrives working independently, yet knows how and when to pull in the right partners to drive alignment and accelerate outcomes. You can navigate complexity, build trust across teams, and influence without authority.

What You Will Work On
In this Geo-based role, you will drive the execution of the Golf & Tennis merchandising strategy across APLA. You will translate global direction into Geo-specific line plans, channel strategies, and marketplace executions that reflect local consumer insights, competitive dynamics, and business needs.

A key part of this role is driving a holistic sport vision for Golf & Tennis across APLA. You will ensure that footwear and apparel work together seamlessly, that product stories ladder up to a unified sport narrative, and that assortments across channels reflect a cohesive, athlete-centered point of view.

You will ensure APLA feedback is incorporated into Global seasonal planning moments and that APLA Territory Merchandising and APLA Nike Direct Merchandising teams are equipped with clear, consumer-led assortments that drive marketplace distinction and growth.

In This Role You Will
  • Build and manage APLA-specific line plans across footwear and apparel, ensuring consumer concepts are integrated and grounded in financial metrics.
  • Drive a holistic sport vision for Golf & Tennis by aligning footwear and apparel strategies, ensuring cohesive product stories, and delivering unified marketplace executions across APLA.
  • Collaborate with Global Merchandising to provide APLA insights, marketplace feedback, and seasonal needs at each key moment in the Code Calendar.
  • Lead end-in-mind planning to create marketplace distinction through seasonal channel offerings tailored to Territory opportunities.
  • Work with APLA Territory Merchandising and APLA Nike Direct Merchandising to ensure channel-right assortments and consistent sport storytelling across wholesale and direct.
  • Lead and support the creation and maintenance of product journeys that excite and engage both new and existing Golf & Tennis consumers across APLA.
  • Manage franchise health autonomously, ensuring long-term marketplace strength and balanced productivity across both footwear and apparel.
  • Elevate merchandising excellence through process improvements, operational enablement, and cross-functional partnership.
  • Build strong, collaborative relationships with Planning and Supply Chain teams to ensure alignment and execution.
  • Operate as a self-starter, driving work forward independently while knowing when to engage partners to unlock progress and strengthen outcomes.


What You Bring
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
  • 3-5 years of directly relevant experience in footwear, apparel, or equipment merchandising.
  • Strong understanding of retail KPIs and profit-based metrics.
  • Effective communicator who collaborates well and brings people together.
  • High cultural awareness and ability to build positive relationships across diverse teams and markets.
  • Proven ability to balance art and science in decision-making.
  • Self-starter with the ability to work independently and proactively engage the right partners at the right moments.
  • Ability to communicate vision and purpose, and lead effectively in complex situations.
  • Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to act on limited information and anticipate future implications.


About NIKE, Inc

Nike is a sporting goods company that designs, develops, and markets footwear, apparel, equipment, and accessory products. The company offers various categories of shoes including running, training, basketball, soccer, sport-inspired urban shoes, and kids' shoes. It also provides shoes for aquatic activities, baseball, football, cheerleading, golf, lacrosse, outdoor activities, skateboarding, tennis, volleyball, walking, wrestling, and various athletic and recreational uses. In addition, the company offers sports-inspired lifestyle apparel, athletic bags, and accessory items. Further, it provides a line of performance equipment including bags, socks, sports balls, eyewear, timepieces, electronic devices, bats, gloves, protective equipment, golf clubs, and various equipment designed for sports activities under the NIKE brand name, as well as markets apparel with licensed college and professional team and league logos. Additionally, it offers licenses to produce and sell NIKE brand swimwear, children's apparel, training equipment, eyewear, electronic devices, and golf accessories. The company also markets its products under the brand names of Converse, Chuck Taylor, All Star, One Star, Umbro, Jack Purcell, Cole Haan, Bragano, and Hurley. It sells its products to retail accounts through stores, independent distributors, and licensees, as well as through its Website, nikestore.com. As of May 31, 2009, Nike, Inc. operated 338 retail stores in the United States and 336 retail stores internationally. The company was founded in 1964 and is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon.

Nike Careers

Join the dynamic world of Nike, Inc., a global leader in sports apparel and innovation, where your career can flourish in an environment that fosters diversity, leadership, and growth. At Nike, we believe in bringing out the best in our team members through continuous professional development and a culture that celebrates creativity and innovation. Work You’ll Do Become a part of Nike’s mission to inspire and innovate towards a better world. Engage in work that intersects with cutting-edge technology, market-leading strategies, and sustainable practices that define the future of the sports industry. Lead with us at the forefront of the global marketplace, where your skills in leadership, teamwork, and innovation can shine. Nike offers a unique position in the industry, combining deep industry expertise with a relentless pursuit of excellence. Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals who are pioneers in their fields. Nike, Inc. employs over 75,000 passionate and talented individuals worldwide, all dedicated to moving the world of sports forward. Introducing Nike’s Professional Growth and Development Opportunities We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where every team member can succeed. Nike offers a variety of job opportunities, from in-store retail positions to corporate roles in design, marketing, and technology. Do Innovative Work Join us and contribute to our mission of bringing inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world. (*If you have a body, you are an athlete.) Deliver targeted solutions and drive innovation through your unique perspective and skills. At Nike, Inc., your work directly contributes to our global impact. Be Part of a Great Team Engage in meaningful work that connects with consumers and impacts millions worldwide. Our team benefits from unparalleled capabilities, a commitment to diversity training, and a culture that encourages professional growth and networking. Future-Proof Your Career Advance your career with Nike’s comprehensive benefits and support systems. We provide extensive training, development programs, and leadership courses to help you reach your full potential. Explore Discover how Nike is leading in sustainable innovation and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in the sports industry. The Nike Employment Experience Our combined efforts in innovation, culture, and leadership make Nike, Inc. not just a place to work, but a place to grow a rewarding career. Clients and employees alike look to Nike for new strategies and impactful solutions in a rapidly evolving industry. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search for open positions that match your skills and interests. We are always on the lookout for curious, driven, creative, and solution-oriented team players. SEARCH NIKE JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Nike, Inc.
Learn more about NIKE, Inc
Size
73,300 employees
Market Cap
$184.6 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.8 billion
Founded
1964
5 Year Trend
+6.3%
Revenue
$38.2 billion
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