Principle, Partner (Franchise) Management Stores EMEA

Hilversum - Netherlands

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 15-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

We the NSP (Nike Stores Partnered) team formalize and execute Nikes Direct to Consumer & Partner Management Strategies for our NSP fleet. We lead the NSP Channel within the Nike Direct organization collaborating cross functionally to visualize how NSP can deliver the best of Nike to our consumers now and in the future. We work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment which is a key growth area of the organization. There is never a dull moment!

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
This role is part of the EMEA NSP Team part of our Nike Direct organisation. The person will work in close collaboration with our NSP Partners their GMs Development Design & Construction Marketing and VM Teams. At Nike the team work closely with key stakeholders such as Nike Stores LT BCRD Legal Marketing & VMS NSP Sales & Planning and Finance Teams. Your ability to make the complex simple will be essential to achieving cross functional alignment.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The Principle Partner (Franchise) Management Stores EMEA will serve as the strategic lead for Nikes Partner Store fleet across designated EMEA territories. This role is pivotal in driving fleet expansion elevating stores performances and ensuring strategic alignment between Nike and its NSP partners. The Principal will act as a key liaison between Nike and partner organizations ensuring operational excellence commercial growth and brand integrity across all touchpoints.

We are looking for someone with:

Experience in a fast-paced matrixed organization
The ability to simplify complex topics and drive alignment across diverse teams.
A passion for consumer experience and brand storytelling
Proven experience in Retail Retail Operations and Fleet Development
Deep knowledge and demonstrated successful track record in influencing retail KPIs and store operations
Expert-level understanding of marketplace trends and real estate dynamics
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and influence senior stakeholders
Excellent communication presentation and relationship-building skills
Ownership mindset with a strategic and analytical approach to problem-solving
Fluent in English

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

Fleet Performance & Expansion

Monitor and master retail KPIs to improve productivity and profitability
Drive actions like SIW to improve stores performances coordinating the Territories PMs work with the Nike EHQ x-functional Teams
Collaborate with Design & Construction Marketing and VM teams to ensure brand consistency and consumer experience
Support fleet development strategies including new store openings remodels and closures

Business & Marketplace Acumen

Analyze market trends consumer behavior and competitive landscape to inform strategic decisions.
Master retail KPIs and store operations to improve productivity and profitability
Identify commercial opportunities and develop business cases to support store performances improvement and drive growth

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

Build and maintain strong relationships to influence and align on strategic priorities both with the Strategic Partners and Nike x-functional Team
Partner with NSP LT NSP PMs Sales & Planning Marketing BCRD and other internal teams to align on business goals.
Lead cross-functional initiatives to support NSP stores performances and operational excellence

Program & Project Management

Consolidate business insights and lead transformation initiatives like SIW across the NSP fleet
Ensure timely execution of strategic programs and reporting to senior stakeholders

Applications for this role will be accepted until October 22nd 2025