The annual base salary for this position ranges from $126,100.00 in our lowest geographic market to $265,900.00 in our highest geographic market. Actual salary will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience. Information about benefits can be found here (https://careers.nike.com/total-rewards) . **ABOUT CONVERSE** Are you interested in working for the most iconic and well-loved sneaker brand in the world? Born in sports and made for the street, Converse is a place to explore your potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. We seek people who can lead, grow, think, dream, and create. Our culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. Converse seeks achievers, leaders, and visionaries. At Converse, it’s about each person bringing their authentic self, skills, and passion to serve the daring spirit of youth. **WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR** We are seeking a Principal, Marketplace Merchandising, who will lead Marketplace merchandising strategy, assortment vision, and marketplace activation across Fashion channel partners. The role is responsible for setting merchandising strategy, bringing end to end product insight with cross-functional partners, as well as product sell-in to retailers. You drive the one team philosophy through partnership with cross-functional teams and global merchandising teams. You bring deep merchandising insight, strong cross-functional leadership, and the ability to translate consumer, competitive, and retail insights into actionable marketplace strategy. + Bachelor’s degree in related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience and training. + 8+ years of experience in progressive merchandising leadership, marketplace strategy, or commercial leadership. + Deep merchandising acumen, understanding of marketplace dynamics and partner retail ecosystems. + Strong analytical capabilities and ability to translate data into strategic recommendations. + Proven ability to influence cross-functional partners and leadership. + Experience leading global or multi-region merchandising initiatives. + Exceptional communication and storytelling skills. + High level of organization, detail orientation, and leadership presence. + A passion for product, culture, and the Converse brand. **WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON** + Lead global marketplace merchandising strategies across priority accounts and partners. + Drive assortment architecture and segmentation to ensure marketplace-right product distribution. + Own seasonal marketplace adoption and influence product creation and planning decisions. + Partner with Integrated Marketplace, Planning, and Product teams to align on business needs. + Develop marketplace insights, competitive analysis, and consumer trends to inform strategic decisions. + Lead seasonal readouts and represent Marketplace needs in cross-functional leadership forums. + Drive marketplace performance analysis across sell-in, sell-through, and margin metrics. + Identify growth opportunities and lead product and distribution strategies to unlock marketplace potential. + Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure global alignment while supporting regional nuance and opportunities. **WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH** + Global Marketplace Merchandising leadership + Integrated Marketplace & Merchandising teams + Planning, Finance, and Product Creation partners + Consumer Insights, Analytics, and Marketplace Strategy teams + Key global marketplace partners and account leaders 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 discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form (https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5153e46a93f4460db48eb9e611386685) . It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability. 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 working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call +1 503-671-4156 and let us know the nature of your request, your location and your contact information.