Senior Merchant, ACG Footwear Merchandising - Hilversum, EMEA Our Mission is to Unleash the Wild in Every Athlete*. Our Vision is to enable All Athletes* to Thrive In All Conditions. We value Challenge, Connection and Adventure found in the Wild. We are All Conditions Gear. We serve the Wild Ones – those whose mission in life is to unleash their inner wild into the outdoor environment. For Nike Inc. merchants, everything begins and ends with the consumer. The merchandising team understands consumer needs and market opportunities to craft a strategy, line plan and assortments to fuel new opportunities and serve the consumer. We blend art with science to bring Nike’s vision to life across the globe. The team has an outstanding ability to see beyond trends and identify new market opportunities, delivering the right product, at the right price, in the right place, at the right time. WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH You will join ACG Merchandising team to activate the merchandising strategy for ACG Footwear, across Men’s and Women’s. You will work closely with Global Merchandising teams, where you will represent the voice of the EMEA consumer, line plan and finalize seasonal assortments, and influence future product direction through consumer and marketplace insights. You will partner with Sales and Nike Direct teams to bring the product and merchandising vision to life in the right destinations, through the right distribution, segmentation, and assortment strategies. Cross-functionally, you will collaborate with Planning, Marketing, Geo Product Creation, as well Energy team. Together, you will ensure the right insights, trends, and opportunities are actioned with speed - serving new consumers, shaping the future of the brand, and creating demand in EMEA. WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR We are looking for a Senior Merchant with an entrepreneurial mindset, who thinks out of the box and thrives in fast moving environment. You are a self-starter, collaborative, agile, and structured, with a deep understanding of EMEA consumer and marketplace and as passion for product. You are passionate about Outdoors, Innovation, Performance and Lifestyle, and you know how to translate emerging observations and trends into clear, actionable merchandising strategies. You combine Art & Science - using consumer insight, commercial acumen, and storytelling to influence internal and external stakeholders. You will lead the end-to-end go-to-market process, from future line planning through seasonal execution. The goal of the role is to serve the EMEA consumer with the best ACG Footwear product line-up, available where consumers shop, at the right time, right price, and right place. A successful Senior Merchant will be self-driven, curious and adaptable, while contributing to an inclusive, positive, and collaborative team dynamic. Requirements + Proven experience in Merchandising, Retail Buying, Product Management, Salesand/or relevant experience + Passion for product and demonstrated understanding of consumer and marketplacedynamics. + Proficiency in analyzing business and consumer trends and translating them intoconcrete line-planning opportunities. + Ability to deliver results againsttight timelines and changing priorities. + Strongcommunication and storytelling skills, with confidence working across peers, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership. + Entrepreneurial mindset with high level ofaccountability, project management, andstakeholder managementcapability. + Experience inOutdoor and/or Performance categoriesis preferred. WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON + Activate ACG Merchandising Footwear strategy grounded in EMEA-specificconsumer and marketplace insights. + Own and manage EMEA product line plans, from future vision to seasonal adoption,includingpricing architecture, segmentation, and assortment frameworks. + Translate consumer needs, behaviors, and emerging trends intoactionable productbriefs and line plan inputs that fuel long-term growth. + Partner withGlobal Merchandisingby feeding back EMEA insights to influence futureproduct creation and line planning decisions. + Collaborate withSales and Nike Direct to build compelling shopping destinationsthrough the rightdistribution and segmentation strategies. + CreateEMEA-relevant assortment frameworksthat bring product vision to life in the marketplace while ensuring clarity, scale, and profitability. + Work closely with Planningto align onseasonal financial plans and targets. + Influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners throughclear communication,storytelling, and strong point of view. + Manage multiple seasonal workstreams with precision, delivering results in afast-paced, ever-changing environment. 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.