Lead Brand Merchant

Join Nike EHQ as a Lead Brand Merchant, Nike Direct Merchandising, and play a key role within the Nike Direct Merchandising team, driving consumer-right assortments and marketplace success across EMEA.

In this role, you will shape seasonal merchandising strategies and build compelling assortments that bring Nike’s Sports Offense to life. By leveraging consumer, marketplace, competitive, digital, and retail insights, you will identify opportunities to serve athlete and consumer needs while delivering strong commercial results. Working at the intersection of product, consumer, and business, you will collaborate closely with cross-functional partners to create innovative, impactful assortments that drive growth, elevate the consumer experience, and strengthen Nike’s position in the marketplace.

This is a temporary assignment running until April 2027.

• Own and drive the end-to-end merchandising strategy for your business area, from seasonal assortment creation and buy planning to in-season trading and optimization.
• Build and execute consumer-right assortments, translating seasonal strategies into assortment plans using merchandising tools, Excel, and visual presentations.
• Partner closely with Merchandising, Planning, and Digital Experience teams to deliver a seamless and compelling consumer journey across Nike Direct.
• Leverage consumer, marketplace, retail, and digital performance insights to identify opportunities and drive informed business decisions.
• Lead pre-season and in-season business management activities, including seasonal sign-offs, trade meetings, performance reviews, and business recaps.
• Influence future product strategies by providing consumer insights and identifying opportunities to better serve the Nike Direct consumer.
• Drive cross-functional alignment and stakeholder engagement, ensuring clear communication and successful execution across key seasonal milestones.

• Competitive salary (to be discussed with the recruiter)
• Flexible hybrid work: 3 days in the office, 2 days from home
• Unlimited vacation days to recharge whenever you need
• 8% holiday allowance
• STIPP pension plan to secure your future 
• €0.23/km commuting allowance (up to €23 per office day)
• €5 daily work-from-home allowance
• 25% employee store discount – gear up with Nike!
• Access to Adecco Academy online learning for continuous growth
• Free use of on-campus gym facilities to stay active
• Bike plan to make your commute greener and healthier

Nike, Inc., a global leader in athletic footwear, apparel, and innovation, is headquartered in Beaverton, Oregon, and serves as a beacon of inspiration for athletes worldwide. Its European Headquarters (EHQ) is located on a vibrant campus that reflects the brand's dynamic and innovative spirit. Surrounded by lush parks, cycling paths, and running tracks, the campus embodies Nike’s commitment to sustainability, health, and community. A melting pot of global talent, it fosters creativity and collaboration, driving forward-thinking ideas that shape the future of sports, culture, and lifestyle.

We're looking for a consumer-focused merchandising professional who thrives in a dynamic environment, has a passion for product, and excels at building strong cross-functional partnerships.

A successful candidate brings:

• 3-5 years of experience in Merchandising, Retail Buying, Planning, or a related field
• Strong merchandising expertise, including assortment creation, product acumen, and a consumer-first mindset
• Proven ability to leverage consumer insights, trends, and performance data to drive merchandising decisions
• Strong retail and commercial acumen, with experience analyzing digital and retail KPIs
• Excellent stakeholder management, influencing, communication, and presentation skills
• Strategic thinking, proactive mindset, and the ability to translate plans into action
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, merchandising tools, and analytical dashboards, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

Apply now via the button. If you need more information about the team, the company, the role; feel free to send an email to nike@adecco.nl. We will be more than happy to support!