Associate Product Line Manager, Global Football Apparel – Promo & Licensed

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The first spark of a product idea sets the NIKE, Inc. Product team into motion. The team of developers, testers, engineers, designers and managers obsess over Nike’s iconic silhouettes and create groundbreaking new styles. They collaborate, ideate and refine products’ construction, fit and materials. They maintain a keen understanding of consumer and market trends. They skillfully operate at the intersection of buyer needs, technical feasibility and business objectives. And they work lockstep with Merchandising, Design, Manufacturing and others to produce the final result: products that reflect the soul of sport and inspire athletes to reach new levels of performance.
WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
This role will provide product management support and own the overall apparel product creation process for Clubs, Federations, and Leagues. We are looking for someone that can establish, maintain, and nurture key relationships with assets and recognize consumer and competitive trends in key global markets. The ideal candidate will be able to leverage athlete, consumer, and marketplace insights and translate them in impact product narratives that resonate at a local level. This candidate will lead and collaborate with a product team to deliver and showcase the most innovative and high-performance product in the industry for athletes as well as deliver a compelling retail assortment for consumers. Analysis of current business (including bookings and sell-through by channel, country, GEO, style and color, etc.) will be expected. A POV on the future trends of digital, gaming, NFTs, and virtual reality is desired.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?
If this is you, you’ll be working with the Product Management, Design, Technical Development, Merchandising, and Sports Marketing teams on the apparel creation process from brief to final product approval. You will manage the product creation workflow through data management and effective collaboration across cross-functional triad partners (Product Management team, Design and Technical Development). You’ll be delivering on key dates and holding yourself accountable to be a great teammate. A typical day/week includes ensuring the accuracy of information in key systems, sample management, participating and conducting meetings and providing clear communication to guide cross functional teams thru critical checkpoints. You will help conduct research on the game, our athletes, and sport moments that will be translated into deep insights for the product brief. You will ensure data is accurate for all styles and aspects of the entire Men’s and Women’s line thru system management.
WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?
This role will work intimately with Design, Tech Development, Merchandising, Operations, and Sports Marketing teams to lead the product creation cycle.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING?

• Have a global sense of awareness. (Knowledge of current world events with respect and appreciation for other cultures)
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including ability to motivate, lead, negotiate and influence
• Strong business orientation, analytical proficiency, and retail math
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or relevant combination of education and experience
• Experience with Keynote and Excel
• 2 years' experience in relevant product-related roles
• High skills for business management experience
• Entry Product Management and Merchandising skills and basic understanding of the product process
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations
• Deep knowledge and understanding of athletes, marketplace and consumer landscape.
• Ability to guide multiple product creation timelines
• Ability to travel up to 10% of time, including internationally
• A passion or interest in Global Football (Soccer) is a plus

NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world.
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, veteran status, or disability.
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