Manager, Nbhd Partners, Uk

We're looking for a NBHD Partners Manager UK to join the the Lifestyle Marketplace Partners Unit. This role will critically contribute to the development of fashion & street culture across the UK marketplace. It'll be responsible for the relationship with NBHD & RNWY partners and accounts - the progressive ecosystem network, cultivating and shaping fashion, street and sneaker culture across EMEA. The candidate needs to have a passion for fashion, street and sneaker culture and a strong affinity to the fashion and streetwear industry (consumer, product and retail). We are looking for a Strategic Sales talent that is flexible, collaborative, has a clear grasp of the consumer needs. Someone that feels comfortable leading, influencing and collaborating with internal & external partners! WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON If this is you, you'll be responsible for:

• Lead and develop the accounts: You will consult the accounts to develop consumer focused strategies, that help serve the consumers through the cities and markets you are responsible for. Create a mix of right partners that acts as retailers, influencers and media.
• Deliver results: Net revenue growth and net contribution: You will be focused on creating growth with your account(s) in line with Nike Energy strategy.
• Maintain integrity of the Marketplace and distribution strategy that has been aligned with Global team and Nike Energy partners.
• Gather data, sell through results, insights on activations and consumer trends from partners.
• Lead and develop the team: You will manage your direct team members through CFE process, 1on1 coachingand driving team effectiveness. By developing and elevating your team, you will unlock value for them, Nike, the account and ultimately the consumer.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH The NBHD Partner Manager UK will report directly to the EMEA Partner Director NBHD & RNWY and will work closely with the cross functional NBHD & RNWY Energy Team. You will directly manage the NBHD & RNWY UK team. You will have daily interaction with your Account and Operations teams. Seasonally / Monthly you will need to collaborate closely with Merchandising, Planning, and Brand teams to understand relevant toolkits that will be provided and land seaonal priorities.


• Experience in Sales, Account management, Retail buying and/or Merchandising with high level of Marketplace expertise is very important for this role.
• Experience in and through understanding of the Fashion, Streetwear and Sneaker industry (product, retail, merchandising or sales) is a must!
• Team leadership experience - a track record in developing direct reports from a functional and behavourial aspect.
• A strong collaborative spirit who's to work with peers, cross functional partners and senior management on all aspects of the business within a sophisticated matrix organizational set-up.
• Strong business orientation, analytical approach and sales/retail metrics knowledge, with a consistent track record of driving business development / strategic projects.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with ability to clearly articulate goals, objectives and strategy.
• Able to influence both cross functionally and vertically within the internal organization as well as external partners.
  
  NIKE, Inc. knows how to sell sneakers. And apparel. And just about everything an athlete could need. The Nike Partner teams are the front line for getting these products into customer hands. Through sustained relationships with wholesale partners around the world - from a specialty store in Rome to a department store in midtown Manhattan - Nike Partner delivers the products, experiences and brand stories that define the brand. Nike's success begins with the best sales team in the industry, one that deeply appreciates the consumer, the marketplace, and the products.