NIKE, Inc

Senior Merchant, Streetwear Footwear DNA - Global Jordan

NIKE, Inc$100K — $120K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field
  • 4+ years of experience in Merchandising, Buying, Sales, or Product Management
  • Proven ability to translate consumer and cultural insights into seasonal assortments
  • Strong product and style acumen focused on streetwear and sport culture
  • Exceptional communication and storytelling skills for cross-functional influence
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High attention to detail regarding tools, timelines, and seasonal readiness

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain seasonal assortment tools
  • Ensure accuracy and timeliness of systems and tools for seamless execution
  • Partner with Geo Merchandising teams to gather insights and foster communication
  • Support and lead seasonal deliverables and meetings as needed
  • Conduct business reporting, analytics, and retrospectives
  • Champion a consumer-led approach to assortment creation based on cultural insights
  • Connect strategy to execution across teams in a collaborative environment

Benefits

  • Opportunity to collaborate with cross-functional teams
  • Work within a dynamic and fast-paced environment
  • Engage deeply with streetwear and culture-driven merchandising
  • Access to professional growth and development opportunities
  • Become part of a brand that blends product, culture, and marketplace insights
Full Job Description
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH

As part of the Global Jordan Streetwear Footwear team, you'll partner closely with Product Creation, Marketplace, Planning, Marketing, and Geo teams to bring consumer-right assortments to life across the globe.

This role reports to the Director of Footwear Merchandising and works cross-functionally to connect product, consumer insights, and marketplace needs. You'll collaborate with teammates who value clear communication, curiosity, and shared ownership of the business.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Streetwear is a critical expression of Jordan Brand's lifestyle business. This team drives the intersection of product, culture, and marketplace, ensuring assortments are both authentic to the brand and differentiated by channel.

This role requires a strong consumer-first mindset, with the ability to translate cultural and marketplace insights into clear assortment strategies. The ideal candidate combines merchandising expertise, marketplace acumen, and storytelling, with the ability to balance creativity and analytics to deliver results.

Success in this role requires a growth mindset, coachability, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail, along with a willingness to build and master core merchandising fundamentals

Qualifications should include:
  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Merchandising, Marketing, or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
  • 4+ years of experience in Merchandising, Buying, Sales, or Product Management
  • Proven ability to translate consumer, cultural, and marketplace insights into seasonal assortments
  • Strong product and style acumen with a point of view on streetwear, sport culture, and trends
  • Strong communication and storytelling skills with the ability to influence cross-functional partners
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
  • High attention to detail across tools, timelines, and seasonal readiness
  • Collaborative, team-oriented mindset with strong cross-functional partnership skills
  • Strong process and operational discipline
  • Great teammate and contributor, with the curiosity and excitement to learn new thing


WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON

You will support collaborative work across Merchandising teams and cross-functional partners such as: Product Creation, Marketing, and Planning. You will be responsible for detailed management, maintenance and communication of all seasonal tools & assortments. You help gather insights & data to build consumer-centric line plans to serve the Global marketplace. You will also analyze business and consumer trends to help inform future decision making.

In this role, you will partner and support the developing & growing DNA portion of the business for Global Jordan Streetwear.

Job Responsibilities include:
  • Creating & maintaining seasonal assortment tools
  • Ensuring systems and tools are accurate and on time, enabling seamless seasonal execution
  • Partnering with Geo Merchandising teams to gather insights, drive clear & consistent communication
  • Supporting, and at time leading, seasonal deliverables and meetings
  • Business reporting, analytics, and hind-sighting
  • Champion a consumer-led approach to assortment creation grounded in culture and marketplace insight
  • Connect strategy to execution across teams and operate effectively in a highly collaborative environment


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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