WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

Nike’s Global Geography & Marketplace leadership, across both Sales and Nike Direct businesses. Key collaborators include Strategy teammates across global & geography teams, Geo & Marketplace global leadership, and cross-functional teammates who write the future of Sport and Nike across the globe.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

The ideal candidate for this role has experience working with top enterprise leadership in Fortune 500 companies, whether in a consulting, corporate, or other environment with a high degree of leadership presence. Must be a self-starter who is equally comfortable working in the details and leveling up to senior-level communication. This role will help develop and execute Nike’s global marketplace strategy, including channel and country growth strategies, in an ever-evolving global marketplace.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Economics, Applied Science, or a related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training

• 9-10+ years of directly relevant work experience e.g. corporate/business-unit strategy, management consulting, corporate development, or strategic planning

Preferred requirements

• Apparel/footwear, retail, merchandising, digital/e-commerce and/or experience in consumer facing industries and proven understanding of the competitive landscape / retail marketplace.

• Experience working across both wholesale & direct channels in an integrated fashion

• Experiencing working with and across multiple brands in a global marketplace

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As our Global Marketplace Strategy Director, you will be responsible for helping lead the strategic planning process, authoring strategic plans, and serve as a critical thought partner to our senior/executive leaders to explore complex business issues. You will work directly with the strategy leaders and teams for both Global Sales and Global Nike Direct, as well as marketplace strategy teammates in our four geographies.

In addition, you will lead cross-functional teams and be aligned to the projects below:

• Build Integrated Growth Plans – Drive integrated actions to win with athletes* & drive profitable growth. Help leaders solve their most pressing strategic questions via long term growth plans. Complete rigorous strategic analysis and synthesize insights into compelling presentations.

• Develop Future Strategies – Create the path for future Nike. Develop frameworks, analysis, and critical thinking to drive Nike’s largest growth opportunities. Scope the work, define workstreams, and serve as overall project quarterback.

• Assess Impact – Diagnose results aligned to the plan & prioritize future actions. Support senior leader(s) to communicate strategies across the broader organization and develop KPIs to measure success, including collaboration to guide MBR and QBR conversations.