Retail Marketing Specialist II, Canada (Toronto HQ)

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

Retail Marketing Specialist II, Canada

PLEASE NOTE:  This hybrid position is 4 days/week at our Downtown Toronto Head Office (Mondays to Thursdays) and Fridays (remote office) and is an individual contributor. 

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

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.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a curious, driven, and passionate person who loves retail and has a deep understanding of marketing strategies such as retail marketing elements in store, support visual Merchandising and deliver the ultimate consumer experience at our Nike Store Partner doors nationally. This individual should be able to demonstrate proven retail brand store planning within marketing elements, think strategically, and is a strong collaborator that can work seamlessly across functions. This individual needs to be a self-starter with strong communication skills and the ideal candidate is a creative thought-partner who possesses the ability to influence decision-making. The ideal candidate loves working in a fast-paced, ever-evolving, positive and collaborative team environment and is flexible on work hours.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

This role is responsible for supporting the retail brand leads on seasonal retail marketing needs in store, new door opening plans, traffic driving strategies and closely aligning with visual merchandising to execute elevated consumer experiences at our Nike Store Partner retail doors (NSP) nationally. This role works collaboratively across the Nike brand and Retailors Sport with in store product journeys, seasonal direction and commercial traffic driving that sets a distinct point of view for the Nike at retail.

You will work cross-functionally to align strategies and priorities and ensure store teams have the information and tools they need to enable flawless execution. Projects and deliverables you will work on include, but are not limited to:

• Retail brand seasonal standards and elements with retail brand leads.

• Support in store VM during seasonal and initiative executions.

• NA partnership within Integrated Retail Marketing teams.

• Some Seasonal Foundational OPS / in store needs.

Primary functional relationships include:

• Direct Retail Brand Leads Daily

• VMS Alignment

• Planning & Operations

• Cross Functional teams – Sales / Merch / CS

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WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Possess a clear passion for the art and science of retail brand marketing (80% of the time) visual merchandising (20%) with 3-5 years of direct relevant experience

• A love for team, collaboration and creative thinking.

• Strong visual background with previous experience in a vertical retail environment.

• Experience working cross-functionally within a large team.

• Can-do demeanor with the shown ability to adapt to changes in business needs or direction.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Design or related field will be preferred

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.

• Confident presentation and computer skills with experience using of Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and Keynote, Mac proficiency strongly preferred.

• Ability to travel  – fllexibility in hours and time in retail.

The annual base compensation for this position generally ranges from 73,000 - 109,600CAD/annually. Actual compensation will vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and the City of Toronto’s Accommodation Policy, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process.  Applicants can make their needs known in advance when contacted for interviews. 

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 .

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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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.