Nike
Overview
Nike is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to become a Lead Partner Rep, handling relationships with one of our key partner/strategic accounts. This role will serve as Nike’s primary, on the ground, business liaison. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and account management, exceptional multitasking abilities, high organizational skills, and the ability to analyze wholesale and retail business results. The role requires developing engaging presentations, understanding stock-to-sales plans, and creating recommended action plans. Knowledge of the Nike consumer, retail marketplace trends, and the ability to drive compelling seasonal presentations are important. On the art side, we seek talent that can display knowledge of the Nike consumer, retail marketplace trends and be able to drive compelling presentations through seasonal sell-ins. What you will work on
Serving as the lead point of contact for the Nike Brand within your specified account base, you will handle account-facing meetings, lead day-to-day showroom operations and logistics, and manage order entry reconciliations. Drive sales growth through assigned seasonal targets and handle at-once sales opportunities. A typical day/week includes: Accountability – Develop and deliver strategic plans against financial targets Relationship – Serve as Nike’s primary point of contact within the designated marketplace Integration – Serve as a liaison and advocate for our account partners to internal teams Pre-season – Create assortment and sell-in strategy, develop financial forecast for total portfolio, complete partner engagement meetings In-season – Pursue in-season at-once orders, track sales trends, provide marketplace insights, and ensure MAP compliance Operational – Ensure orders are entered fully and on time, develop solutions for late or canceled orders Marketing – Help facilitate any additional brand marketing events with specific product launches Product – Sample management, showroom setup and takedown seasonally Who you will work with
You will be working with an internal cross-functional team across Marketplace, Merchandising, Planning and Brand Marketing in addition to your account buyers, planners and leadership teams. You will report to the Marketplace Director for Foot Locker Inc. What you bring
5-7 years of experience in Sales and/or Merchandising. Planning and/or sales analytics is a plus. Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. which may include samples and sales materials Any country-specific items required by local laws (check with your local legal partners) Willingness to travel (up to 25%) Accommodations
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 need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form. The form can be accessed at the provided link. EEO Statement
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Nike is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and share your request with your location and contact information.
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Nike is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to become a Lead Partner Rep, handling relationships with one of our key partner/strategic accounts. This role will serve as Nike’s primary, on the ground, business liaison. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales and account management, exceptional multitasking abilities, high organizational skills, and the ability to analyze wholesale and retail business results. The role requires developing engaging presentations, understanding stock-to-sales plans, and creating recommended action plans. Knowledge of the Nike consumer, retail marketplace trends, and the ability to drive compelling seasonal presentations are important. On the art side, we seek talent that can display knowledge of the Nike consumer, retail marketplace trends and be able to drive compelling presentations through seasonal sell-ins. What you will work on
Serving as the lead point of contact for the Nike Brand within your specified account base, you will handle account-facing meetings, lead day-to-day showroom operations and logistics, and manage order entry reconciliations. Drive sales growth through assigned seasonal targets and handle at-once sales opportunities. A typical day/week includes: Accountability – Develop and deliver strategic plans against financial targets Relationship – Serve as Nike’s primary point of contact within the designated marketplace Integration – Serve as a liaison and advocate for our account partners to internal teams Pre-season – Create assortment and sell-in strategy, develop financial forecast for total portfolio, complete partner engagement meetings In-season – Pursue in-season at-once orders, track sales trends, provide marketplace insights, and ensure MAP compliance Operational – Ensure orders are entered fully and on time, develop solutions for late or canceled orders Marketing – Help facilitate any additional brand marketing events with specific product launches Product – Sample management, showroom setup and takedown seasonally Who you will work with
You will be working with an internal cross-functional team across Marketplace, Merchandising, Planning and Brand Marketing in addition to your account buyers, planners and leadership teams. You will report to the Marketplace Director for Foot Locker Inc. What you bring
5-7 years of experience in Sales and/or Merchandising. Planning and/or sales analytics is a plus. Bachelor's degree in Business or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training. Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. which may include samples and sales materials Any country-specific items required by local laws (check with your local legal partners) Willingness to travel (up to 25%) Accommodations
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 need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form. The form can be accessed at the provided link. EEO Statement
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, or disability. Nike is committed to providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and share your request with your location and contact information.
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