USA Nike Jobs - Retail Corporate

Converse, Retail Marketing Manager, N. Andover, MA - ,

Responsible for all marketing and events for new store openings to ensure consistency with brand direction.
Oversee the Visual Merchandising team to ensure in-store presentation is powerful and consistent across both print and product merchandising.
Partner with PR team for local community connections and events to drive brand heat and traffic
Manage Retail marketing and visual team and budgets to deliver on financial expectations.
Liaise with Regional Marketing leads for input and alignment to retail calendar/execution
Sign off of Regional Retail marketing plans to ensure alignment with Brand and Global Retail objectives.
Representing WW Retail in all brand marketing discussions and communicate to regional teams.
Development and execution of season-less voice of the brand in retail.
Development and communication of seasonal in-store Marketing Communication to regions
Development of Retail Window briefs and creative development in line with brand and retail initiatives
Responsible for development of Retail seasonal Marketing Calendar alongside Brand, Merchandising and product teams.
Elevate the brand through powerful retail marketing campaigns and in-store presentations.
Collaborates with Global Retail teams, Brand Design, Brand Marketing, US Wholesale and Retail Field team.

Global Transition Manager - Retail Connect - ,

Working with Nike's Direct to Consumer business will be rewarding, it will be challenging, and it will most definitely not be just another job. You'll be an ambassador of the Nike brand -- everything we stand for: drive, determination, the unyielding commitment to excellence, these all will be a part of your everyday experience. We're committed to making every consumer's experience a rewarding one, and as a member of our Direct to Consumer Retail Connect team, your contributions will be a big part of our success.

As our Global Transition Manager for our Retail Connect initiative, you'll drive the successful transition of the Nike Retail business by effectively preparing Nike leaders, employees and partners for the future business environments throughout a multi-system, multi-year, multi-geography implementation. This role will work closely with the Process Excellence and Global Transition functions in the Global Operations and Technology organization, as well as with business partners and leaders driving technology and process change initiatives within Global and Geographical Retail organizations. The Retail Connect Transition Manager has accountability for leading the extended transition team (internal communications, training, HR, talent development) resources to ensure all activities are aligned behind an integrated approach to delivering multiple Retail capabilities. This includes developing the strategy, plans, managing employees and 3^rd party vendors involved in transition management efforts, and overseeing the development and execution of communications and training action plans.

You'll focus on the development and execution of a communications strategy and action plan for both internal employees and Nike business partners to ensure that everyone knows where Nike Retail is going, believes it is the right place to go and knows what to do to help get there. You will implement comprehensive transition management strategies and plans to build and maintain project momentum and keep both business and project teams focused and energized by the project effort, including facilitating both organizational and personal transitions. In this role, you'll be responsible for generating commitment from leadership and driving a culture of continuous Improvement to ensure business readiness. You will be accountable for ensuring that all impacted Retail areas have appropriate representation and engagement to enable a successful transition.

You'll support the development and facilitation of a series of leadership workshops intended to engage the leadership teams, help them understand the changes and impacts to their business and clarify their specific role in leading their organizations through the transition. This opportunity also involves facilitating a series of organizational readiness sessions to support the change. In addition, you'll partner with the Project, Transition and Training teams on upfront training, ongoing communications, coordination of transition management activities and collaboration with the business.

Converse, Retail Merchandise Manager, Apparel & Accessories - ,

Strategic Planning and Product Development:

Set strategic direction for apparel, and accessories

Work on development of apparel/accessory product lines with the NY design team

Influence and communicate Converse Retail mission to strategic partners.

Attend sales meeting opening sessions to understand seasonal product direction

Influence Strategic Planning process and Budgeting/Forecasting Process.

Influence space plans and floor plans

Develop & implement Quarterly GMM Strategic Plans.

Drive synergy across all product types.

Set merchandise plan for new doors.

Develop a consumer focused organization.

Communication:

Communicate strategy to corporate, field, etc.

Lead monthly business reviews.

Build partnerships with corporate teams (i.e. - Sales, Demand Planning, Finance, etc)

Lead & maintain a motivating work environment.

Drive and own event strategies. Including signage and marketing

Negotiate and manage the close-out process with wholesale partners

Attend product design and development meetings in NY to drive final items and costing

Leadership / People Management:

Hire, lead, and develop a team of retail merchandise experts

Training: Development Plans

ER/Managing performance

CFE process for team

Rewards and recognition for team

Communication/Partnership

Tactical Business Management:

Approve markdowns and manage process

Influence financial plans through biz reviews.

Assess and manage top line business opportunities and liabilities.

Review assortments and approve buys.

Develop weekly and monthly recaps

Drive price management and assure product flow to plan.

Approve order expediting requests

Drive process improvements

Converse, Retail Merchandise Business Planning Manager, N. Andover, MA - ,

Strategic and tactical Planning/Financial Performance:

Develop annual financial plans to sub-department and store and class level.
Develop plans that support consumer focused strategies and trends as driven by the merchandising team. (Focus on pricing and margin analysis)
Drive financial plans In accordance with sales per sq ft and capacity by store/fixtures. Recap current space productivity and manage capacity data by store.
Create quarterly strategic financial plans throughout the buying process in partnership with Merchandise Manager.
Analyze weekly business trends and capitalize on opportunities to offset liabilities with Merchandise Manager.
Assist in the development of the Retail Open to Buy process and lead for Retail and .com on a monthly basis.
Provide direction, analysis and insight for the retail budget and financial planning by determining strategies to maximize sales, inventory, materials and returns for the retail business.
Oversee reporting and develop insights for sales, gross margin, and inventory position for retail stores. Report and quantify results monthly.
Integrate high level planning goals with bottoms up forecasting to determine gaps and provide direction for actions to ensure realization of business and revenue goals.

Business Process Management:

Drive process management excellence to ensure timeliness and accuracy of critical information, events and procedures
Define, drive and manage recurring and high impact business and reporting processes to ensure consistent and accurate business operations. Collaborate with IT to insure timely and accurate reporting
Develop and lead implementation of process improvements.
Develop business planning processes, budgeting timelines, and performance targets.
Utilize internal and/or external partnerships that leverage resources and enhance business group effectiveness.

Communication/Leadership:

Drive the engagement of the Planning Team with the Merchants on all business levels
Build high performing team responsible for the development and support of reports, systems and processes that ensure timeliness and accuracy of critical events and procedures.
Guide team in developing strategies that maximize inventory management efficiencies, revenue and gross margin goals in order to optimize profitability. Create the environment to drive calculated risks and new ways of thinking.
Manage team and set team and individual goals. Coach staff, create opportunities for staff development and make decisions or collaborate on hiring decisions, disciplinary actions, performance management and recognition and rewards.
Resolve employee relations issues and support diversity.
Develop team structure that facilitates and maximizes individual and team performance. Establish team support.
Drive communication of financial plans to the Converse Executive team, Merchandise Mgr. and Allocation teams.
Actively participate in staff meetings and biz reviews. Create presentations that support the business when necessary.
Identify weekly store and sub-department variances to plan for further analysis by Merchandise Manager.
Collaborate with the merchandise mgr. on the product procurement process. Making class/sub-dept. by-door recommendations.
Work with DOS, Director of .com, and store teams on specific requests, offering exceptional service to the stores.

Director of Nike Stores - US Retail - ,

The heart of Nike is built around one simple idea -- innovate. Whether that innovation is called Nike Air or ACG or Nike Swift or Nike Shox, the principle is the same: think something that nobody has thought before, or improve something that already exists. It's how we create our products, and it's the way we treat the people we work with.

So take chances. Think bigger than the next achiever. Just know one thing. The more you succeed, the higher we'll raise the bar.

But would you really want it any other way?

As our Director of Nike Stores, you'll effectively lead and manage a dynamic, multi-concept, In-Line Retail Store business to achieve sustainable sales and profit growth by developing winning strategies that enhance the Nike Brand at Retail. You'll ensure the delivery of financial results and performance for the NIKE Retail business. You'll establish and monitor performance metrics and KPI's related to Sales, Revenue, Wages, SG&A, PTNI, Shrink, Margin, Budget, etc. You'll also ensure that business and individual performance metrics are in place and monitored on a district and store level. You'll ensure the execution, compliance, and consistency of operating standards, policy and procedures for all stores and districts, as well as implements operational best practices. You'll ensure the execution of store capital projects, such as store openings/closings, remodels, new business/concept development, etc. You'll also ensure a high standard of execution for all seasonal, product, visual presentation, in-store marketing and merchandising initiatives. Furthermore, you'll provide feedback to Operations functions to drive process improvements and strategic operational priorities across Retail. You'll lead and develop a consumer-focused organization. You'll effectively staff, train and develop key leadership roles to drive the business, in addition to developing and coaching leaders and managers - developing a strong bench. You'll also ensure that succession plans are in place. You'll create lead, value and leverage a diverse retail workforce. You'll lead the HRP to ensure succession plans are in place for key roles. You'll ensure that CFE goals, performance management, training, rewards and recognition programs are in place to drive performance. Moreover, you'll lead and manage organizational change to achieve business initiatives. You'll work collaboratively with key NIKE partners. You'll ensure that the NIKE Brand comes to life at Retail through the execution of key brand, product, marketing and seasonal initiatives. You'll also ensure effective customer service strategies to elevate service to a high level. You'll identify and implement service standards, measurements, performance metrics, incentives, training and other service initiatives to enhance the consumer experience. You'll provide consumer feedback to the organization to improve the relationship with the consumer. You'll execute the Obsessed with Customer Service initiative and others. You'll drive targeted KPI's and manage the mystery shop and related service programs. You'll participate and contribute to strategic planning and budgeting/forecasting processes. You'll develop weekly/monthly/quarterly Business Recaps. You'll ensure calibration and alignment of planning processes with key Product, Brand, Buying, Visual, Operations and Marketing partners. You'll communicate business priorities to the team, ensuring alignment of priorities and activities. In addition, you'll participate in business and strategic planning with In-Line Retail leadership team.

Planning Analyst, Footwear, Nike Factory Stores - ,

So take chances. Think bigger than the next achiever. Just know one thing. The more you succeed, the higher we'll raise the bar.

But would you really want it any other way?

As our Planning Analyst, you'll support tactical plans that maximize revenue and profitability at the store level, in order to achieve our financial objectives. You'll complete the monthly re-planning of all financial components in Arthur at the store level and analyze weekly business trends at the store level, making adjustments to capitalize on opportunities and offset liabilities. You'll also maintain store plans, ensuring sales are realistic and inventory levels are set within acceptable sell-through and capacity parameters. You'll maintain planning tools, making adjustments as needed; pull, distribute and maintain weekly reports; and manage store capacities. You'll create and maintain new store OTBs, perform ad hoc store analysis as needed and develop annual financial plans at the store level. You'll also develop store plans that support the division to sub-department plans, as driven by the Business Planner. You'll plan all GMM financial components for all opening, closing, remodel, identifying capacity and financial impacts. You'll identify, communicate and proactively plan +/- at the store level, due to special events, calendar shifts, tax-free events, etc. You'll identify weekly store variances to plan for further analysis by the Merchandise Manager and Allocation Analyst. You'll also communicate regularly with district experts to adjust store level plans and filter information back to the Planning team. In addition, you'll communicate monthly to the Planning team on store opportunities, upcoming events, closures, openings, remodels, etc.