Nike Direct - Retail District Director - Detroit, MI

Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the worlds 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. its about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
To work in retail is to be the face of NIKE, Inc. With a relentless focus on product knowledge and customer service, Nike Retail teams give valuable experiences to consumers every day. From Shanghai to San Francisco, every store has a unique perspective and hosts an inspiring community of sport and style devotees. A career in Nike Retail demands creativity and ambition and offers the opportunity to grow with some of the best athletes, teammates and retail partners in the industry.
As a

Nike Stores Retail District Director , you will lead a multi-store district of talent and be responsible for developing the vision and business strategies vital to achieve sales, operations and organizational goals of customer satisfaction, profitability and productivity in accordance with Nike's Brand philosophy and Consumer Direct Acceleration.
Who we are looking for
We are seeking a top-tier retail leader with a successful background managing a multi-store business in a fast-paced environment, with high-visibility and Global impact. The ideal candidate has the ability to build inclusive, diverse teams through hiring, professional development, ongoing training, and consistent accountability that will elevate the District, the Territory and WHQ. A skillset that includes identifying technical, operational, and organizational roadblocks and seeking partnership to resolve them promptly, is highly desired. They will lead and inspire their team to prioritize customer service and deliver the Nike experience to our consumers. A strong connection to the community will be strengthened by Nikes Community Ambassador program to further build partnerships within the local community.
What you will work on
As an elevated leader, you will directly lead Store Managers and will be responsible for all the team and business results (critical metrics) of the district. You will develop district budget and forecasting plans that support corporate retail initiatives, including tracking results while analyzing business performance against marketplace/stores. You will also build action plans to maximize profitability, productivity and business growth. In addition, you will guide current and new initiatives for Nikes Future by demonstrating your knowledge of consumer insights, market -place trends and feedback.
You will influence district operations to achieve sales, service, organization, customer satisfaction, and profitability goals while maintaining safety and operational standards. You will communicate and deliver rewards and recognition for stores within your district.
Who you will work with
As a key leader you will provide elevated partnership with the Territory Senior Director of Stores and Territory HR, Talent Acquisition and Loss Prevention Partners to develop long-term strategies for store, district and territory impact. You will build constructive and collaborative relationships with Nike partners and manage district performance by staying current with industry trends, consumer experiences, revenue, wages, shrinkage and operating income .
* 8+years retail management experience
* Experience managing cross functional, diverse teams of 75 employees or greater.
* Multi-unit retail operations experience and/or have managed a high-volume business.
* Extensive experience and ability to lead the delivery of a high level of customer service in a brand retailer
* Skilled in building, leading and managing high-performing diverse teams
* Proficient in Retail operations and acumen, budgeting, planning, visual merchandising, inventory control, loss prevention
* Ability to communicate in English
* Physical requirements include the ability to twist, bend, squat, reach, climb a ladder, and stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
* Willingness and availability to travel, including overnight stays
* Experience with omni-channel retail programs in stores preferred
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.
**How We Hire**
At NIKE, Inc. we promise to provide a premium, inclusive, compelling and authentic candidate experience. Delivering on this promise means we allow you to be at your best

and to do that, you need to understand how the hiring process works. Transparency is key. * This overview explains our hiring process for corporate roles. Note there may be different hiring steps involved for non-corporate roles.
**Benefits**
Whether its transportation or financial health, we continually invest in our employees to help them achieve greatness

inside and outside of work. All who work here should be able to realize their full potential.
Job titleNike Direct - Retail District Director - Detroit, MILocationDetroit, MichiganNIKE, Inc. is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment for all NIKE employees and job applicants and offers a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including readers and sign language, accessible and single location for in-person interviewers, modified equipment/devices and closed captioning. If you need an accommodation to complete the application process, were here to help! Please contact us at +1 503-671-4156 and include your full name, best way to reach you, and the accommodation needed to assist you with the application process.
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