Lead, Sport Visual Merchandising, APLA

Join the APLA (Asia Pacific Latin America) Visual Merchandising team and help us create winning in-store experiences across a vibrant multicultural region. At Nike every store is a stadium every display is a highlight reel and every consumer journey is a chance to inspire greatness.

The Visual Merchandising (VM) function is responsible for developing and implementing inspiring premium and elevated consumer experiences and product presentations for the Nike brand. The VM team works collaboratively across brand and business partners to develop product journeys presentation strategies seasonal direction and playbooks that set the standard and create a distinct point of view for the brand at retail. Additionally the VM Team works directly with business operations and design functions to develop drive and scale new concepts / retail expansion for the Nike brand across the marketplace.

Meet the Visual Merchandising & Styling Team

Were the creative playmakers behind Nikes retail magic in APLA. Our mission To design and execute premium elevated and unforgettable consumer experiences that celebrate sport and style. We collaborate with brand and business partners to craft product journeys develop playbooks and deliver training that sets the pace for the industry. Our team is powered by a global network of all-star talent united by a passion for sport and innovation.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We want a visual merchandising MVPsomeone who lives and breathes retail thrives on teamwork and loves the thrill of competition. You should be able to demonstrate proven VM expertise think strategically and be a strong collaborator that can work seamlessly across functions. This requires you to be an effective communicator and creative thought-partner who possesses the ability to influence you love working in a fast-paced ever-evolving positive and collaborative team environment.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As our Sport Lead youll be the coach behind Nikes in-store brand narrative bringing energy and excitement to every product presentation. As a Lead VM APLA Sport you will develop and deliver presentation strategies standards and tools that are used by our APLA geo team to implement the program and partner with APLA locations across the region. You will work cross-functionally with consumer merchandising marketing & marketplace teams to align strategies and priorities and ensure teams have the information and tools they need to enable flawless execution. Projects and deliverables you will work on and lead include but are not limited to:

• APLA VM presentation direction & tools for Sport

• Pre-season zoning mapping and development of presentation strategies

• Deliver inputs / tools against the functional code process that shape the retail end in mind vision

• Support on physical builds that help drive cross-functional alignment

• Deep partnership with Retail Brand team in the development of seasonal plans

• Collaboration with Merchandising on seasonal assortments and key looks

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

Youll be part of the action working with diverse teams across our worldwide headquarters (WHQ) campus and APLA field organizations. Reporting to the Director of Visual Merchandising & Styling youll build winning partnerships with Global & Geo teammates and Retail Marketing pros. Your success depends on open communication teamwork and staying ahead of marketplace trends.

Primary functional relationships include:

• Merchandising

• Brand Management

• Retail Brand

• Retail Design

• Retail Experience

• Planning & Operations

• APLA Retail Functions

WHAT YOU BRING

• A true passion for the art and science of visual merchandising styling and storytelling

• Experience influencing decisions and driving change at scale

• Bachelors degree in Business Marketing Visual Merchandising Design or a related field; will accept any suitable combination of education experience and training

• 5 years of experience in retail marketing visual merchandising product merchandising or related fields

• Proven ability to create engaging inspiring in-store displaysbonus points for experience in footwear & apparel

• Skill in developing unique presentation solutions that excite consumers drive sales and amplify the Nike brand voice

• Up-to-date knowledge of retail trends and innovations

• Exceptional communication influencing and negotiating skillsbring your best to every conversation

• Confident presentation and computer skills (Outlook Excel PowerPoint Keynote; Mac proficiency preferred)

• Willingness to travel 24 times per year

We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers sign language interpreters accessible and single location for in-person interviews closed captioning and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover as you navigate our application process that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.