Senior Product Director, Men’s Running- Apparel

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WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Senior Product Director for Men’s Running Apparel! This role is responsible for leading product strategy and product creation to build industry-defining apparel that inspires movement for every day and elite athletes globally. This person will possess a strong strategic vision, excellent communication skills, and be adept at effectively influencing others. Ideal candidates should embody a balance of art and science, possessing equally strong product aesthetics and business insight.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

If this is you, you will lead the men’s product team to brief and commercialize a seasonal product line that advances the Men’s Apparel strategy and delivers against financial targets. You will be responsible for leading, coaching, inspiring, engaging, and empowering a diverse group of the creation experts team to achieve their personal best and implement at a very high level. To achieve success you will need to work across the enterprise to connect your strategic workstreams to those of partner organizations and functions. Throughout a season you will collaborate on strategy and line planning, lead the creation and presentation of product briefs, participate in design and prototype reviews, and present compelling presentations to gain buy-in from downstream partners. Strong leadership and an in-depth understanding of the product creation process are essential.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

This role reports to the VP of Men’s Apparel and will manage a team of who are responsible for Men’s Running apparel. Key partners include Merchandising, Design, Technical Design, Marketing, Product Developers, Margin Planning, Sourcing and Costing. This is highly matrixed organization and this person will regularly present to large audiences including senior leadership. You will contribute a deep understanding of the consumer, industry, competition, and global marketplace. As the hub of the cross-functional creation team, your partners and teammates appreciate your ability to bring process clarity, a solution-oriented mindset, and positive energy to a large and diverse group.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Passion for Apparel and Running.
• Bachelor's degree and 10 years experience in a product, merchandising, buying, sales, trend, or style-related field, or a combination of relevant education, experience, and training
• In-depth understanding of consumer, marketplace, competition, and industry trends.
• Ability to lead and influence a team and enable collaborative working relationships
• Excellent leadership skills and a consistent record of developing top talent
• High-level product foresight / aesthetic sensibility
• Business insight & strong analytical abilities
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Necessary Skills/Tools: Visual Tool Creation (Keynote/Miro), Excel Skills, Retail Math

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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 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.