Account Executive Jordan, Pacific

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Full Time

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Sales

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Level 3, 161 Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria 3083, Australia

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R-64223

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, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

**WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR**:
We’re looking for our Jordan Account Executive to join our Pacific team We will work together to support and drive the consumer focus, strategy development, marketing plans and manage relationships with key partners who authenticate our Jordan brand in the marketplace. You will identify product opportunities and implement product strategies; stay current on industry trends, product and product changes; and display strong customer service skills by developing and maintaining relationships with key customer personnel at all levels of the customer's business.

**WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON**:
As an Account Executive, you will shape and execute the future of Jordan’s Partner Go To Market (GTM) strategy via on-the-ground Partnerships. From strategy to execution, you will manage partners in Pacific by building & maintaining strong, long-lasting relationships with accounts, and serving as the primary point of contact for all Jordan-related matters. You will execute seasonal sell-in activity and sell-through support together with cross functional teams, deliver Partner experiences (preparing, planning and delivering clear and persuasive product and brand presentations), achieve seasonal commercial targets, and identify incremental growth opportunities.
- You will optimize Jordan product sales by delivering accurate and realistic seasonal assortments, forecasts, and scenario plans.
- Ensure timely submission of seasonal orders as well as coordination of order tracking, & retail launch information.
- The role will drive sell-in and sell-through by preparing, planning and delivering clear and persuasive product presentations.
- Identify product opportunities and implement product strategies.
- Display strong customer service skills by developing and maintaining relationships with key customer stakeholders at all levels of the customer's business.
- Understand, drive, and scale retail elevation across our markets and find ways to leverage best in class examples across our teams.

**WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH**:
This role will be based in Melbourne CBD, but reporting to the APLA Jordan Marketplace Partners Director (based out of WHQ) and working cross functionally with the APLA Jordan CFOP teams and Pacific partners team.

**WHAT YOU BRING**:

- 5-7 years' overall business experience that includes field sales, retail buying, merchandising, sales business planning, or sales business analysis
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field is preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience in sales is highly preferred, strong working knowledge of sports, the athletics industry & trends in the marketplace. Understanding of team sales, merchandising sales, sports trends and sports culture will be an added advantage.
- Proven leadership and teamwork ability toward developing and maintaining high profile, influential and collaborative relationships across teams, functions and organizational layers.
- Ability to prepare, plan and deliver product presentations, use financial data to make decisions and maximize account profitability. Ability to develop seasonal assortments, forecasts, and scenario plans.

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.