Icons Footwear Merchant II, Jordan Brand

Title: Icons Footwear Merchant II, Jordan Brand

Location: Beaverton, OR

Duration: 7 months contract

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's 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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

At Nike, everything we do starts with the consumer. We’re looking for a curious, product-loving merchant who’s energized by the pace of retail and inspired by the future of kids’ footwear. This role is for someone who enjoys connecting insights to product, bringing ideas to life, and contributing to a team that values collaboration, growth, and progress.

At Jordan Brand, every voice matters. We believe the best work happens when diverse perspectives come together with a shared passion for sport, culture, and consumer. 

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

As part of the Global Jordan Icons Footwear team, you’ll partner closely with Merchandising, Product Creation, Planning, Marketing, and Geo teams to bring consumer-right assortments to life across the globe.

This role reports to the Global Director of Icons Footwear Merchandising and works cross-functionally to connect product, consumer insights, and marketplace needs. You’ll collaborate with teammates who value clear communication, curiosity, and shared ownership of the business.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a merchant with a passion for product and a curiosity for evolving retail and consumer trends. The ideal candidate brings a strong understanding of the Streetwear Footwear consumer and the dynamics of the global marketplace, paired with the ability to use data and insights to inform thoughtful decisions.

Success in this role requires a growth mindset, coachability, strong analytical skills, attention to detail, along with a hunger to continue building on core merchandising fundamentals.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Merchandising, Marketing, or a combination of relevant experience.
• 3+ years of experience in Retail, Merchandising, Product Management, Marketplace, Buying, or relevant experience
• Strong understanding of consumers and marketplace trend with the ability to synthesize insights into action.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations to various cross-functional partners
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment and competing priorities.
• Attention to detail and understanding the importance of consistency.
• Proficiency in Excel & Keynote
• Great teammate and contributor, with the curiosity and excitement to learn new thing
• High Heat/Launch or Collaborator product Merchandising experience is a plus but not a requirement
• Footwear specific Merchandising Experience is a plus but not a requirement

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

You will support collaborative work across Merchandising teams and cross-functional partners such as: Product Creation, Marketing, and Planning and Geography Merchandising. You will be responsible for detailed management, maintenance and communication of all seasonal tools & assortments. You’ll help gather insights & data to build consumer-centric line plans to serve the Global marketplace. You will also analyze business and consumer trends to help inform future decision making.

Job Responsibilities include:

• Creating & maintaining seasonal assortment tools.
• Partnering with Geo Merchandising teams to gather insights.
• Supporting seasonal deliverables and meetings.
• Business reporting and hindsighting
• Full or partial ownership of Launch maintenance over Icons.