Job Description

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the worlds best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. its about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Soul, performance and style take flight at Jordan Brand. With its deep roots in basketball, the Jordan Brand began as an homage to one player: Michael Jordan. Since then, Jordan has become synonymous with peak performance and an endless pursuit of greatness. Employees in merchandising, product branding, sports marketing and sales bring creativity, innovation and audacious design to footwear and apparel, all with one mission in mind: help athletes fly on and off the court.

In Jordan Brand, we are seeking to be the most coveted Performance & Streetwear Brand in the World. We serve the consumer whos obsessed with sneaker, basketball and culture. In order to grow, we need diverse & motivated leaders with vision. We strive for excellence and are committed to the communities that inspire us every day.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Were looking for a Marketplace Manager for select retail partners in New York City and the East Territory. This role will serve as Jordan Brands key business liaison on the ground in New York. The candidate were looking for needs to be able to multi-task, be well organized, and a proven record of building key relationships. This candidate must also possess the ability to analyze wholesale and retail business results, develop engaging presentations and build meaningful relationships with key retailers and community partners. Functional knowledge and understanding of sneaker culture is a plus.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

If this is you, you will be working with internal cross-functional teams across Merchandising, Planning, and Marketing. You will also serve as the lead point of contact for Jordan Brand in New York and select partners in the East Territories. You will be handling partner engagement and leading day to day showroom ops and logistics will also be part of your daily responsibilities. Once onboarded, you will create assortments and sell-in strategy, develop a financial forecast for total portfolio, and execute partner engagement meetings for multiple wholesale partners.

A typical day/week looks like:

* Accountability deliver against financial targets for one or more partners
* Relationship serve as Jordans primary point of contact within the designated marketplace
* Pre-season create assortment and sell-in strategy, develop a financial forecast for total portfolio, execute partner engagement meetings
* In-season pursue in-season at-once orders, track sales trends, ensure MAP compliance
* Operational ensure orders are entered fully and on time, develop solutions for late or canceled orders
* Marketing Help facilitates any additional brand marketing events with specific product launches

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

In this role, you will partner with Jordan Planners, Marketplace Merchants, and Brand Managers in addition to account buyers, planners, and leadership teams. You will also have the opportunity to champion grassroots initiatives with accounts to deepen our connection within the community.

WHAT YOU BRING

* 5-7 years of experience in Sales, Marketing, or Retail Management
* Bachelors or 4-year degree or confirmed experience in lieu of degree
* Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. which may include samples and sales materials
* Experience in community programming or building is a plus
* Any country-specific items required by local laws (check with your local legal partners)
* Willingness to travel (up to 25%)

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.

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, veteran status, or disability.