Senior, Partner Rep Soccer Specialty NA

Philadelphia, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Were looking for a North America Soccer Specialty Sr. Partner Representative to join our team! We will work together to support and drive the consumer focus strategy development marketing plans and manage relationships with the (Kick) Authentic Sports Specialty (Soccer Post ) Partner who authenticates our brand in the marketplace! We will identify product opportunities and implement product strategies; stay current on product and product changes; and display strong customer service skills by developing and maintaining relationships with key customer personnel at all levels of the customers business.

This is an inperson role. Remote work is not available. Candidates must reside in New Jersey or within a commutable distance of the region (including Philadelphia New York City or Delaware).

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

As a Sr. Partner Representative you will optimize Nike product sales by developing accurate and realistic seasonal assortments forecasts and scenario plans. This opportunity includes soliciting and submitting orders; and ensuring timely coordination of order tracking retail release and launch information order confirmation cancellations/Return-To-Stock summaries and delivery of information. The role will increase sell-in and sell-through by preparing planning and delivering clear and persuasive merchandising and product presentations. This role will include Retail responsibilities. You will create lead and coordinate seasonal business plans to maximize NIKEs business. We also empower you to be a thought partner to the Director NA Partners Soccer Specialty and lead cross functional projects that drive the business forward on behalf of the team and channel.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

In this role you will be part of the larger North America Partners Performance team and reporting into the Director of NA Partners Soccer Specialty.

WHAT YOU BRING

5-7 years overall business experience that includes field sales retail buying merchandising sales business planning or sales business analysis
Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or a related field is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in the soccer industry in retail or sales; or Nike field support experience
Strong understanding of Team Sales across Club/Grassroots and Institutional channels
Knowledge of the competitive market customer and retail trends
Passion for soccer ideally an enthusiast and participant
Ability to communicate moderately complex information to varied audiences who are not familiar with the subject matter.
Acts as a resource to teammates. Completes work independently with review at critical points; requires guidance only on complex issues
Independently utilizes knowledge skills and abilities to identify areas of opportunity resolve complex problems & navigate solutions.
Ability to prepare plan and deliver clear and persuasive presentations
Ability to use financial data to make decisions and maximize account profitability
Experience developing seasonal assortments forecasts and scenario plans
Proficient with Microsoft Office
Ability to lift and carry samples up to 25 lbs.
Ability to travel up to 20%
Must be located in or around the New Jersey area

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.