In this role, you will report to the Director, Football Specialty EMEA. You will become part of the EMEA Football Specialty team within the Football Sales organization. You will also work closely with the x functional Football teams.
Your main focus will be to drive commercial/sales agenda, profitability and manage the relationship with partners. You'll also closely work cross-functionally with Operations (MPO), Merchandising, Partner Marketing, Planning and supportive functions.
If you’re passionate about the future of Nike Football, an effective, standout colleague & positive influence and want to unlock growth for the brand & strengthen our position as market leader, this is the moment to join the team!
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORWe are seeking a Senior Partner Representative for Benelux & Nordics to join Nike’s Football Specialty team and help shape the future marketplace. This role will own and develop part of the EMEA Football portfolio, build strong partner relationships, and implement Nike Football strategy while driving revenue growth. The position involves leading partner business, landing strategic priorities, and contributing to cross-functional projects such as Consumer Code and partner engagement, collaborating closely with Planning, Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations teams. Essential qualifications include:
Extensive experience in wholesale partner management, including forecasting, planning, assortment ownership, and influencing skills.
Strong commercial acumen with ability to drive decisions using financial and retail data (B&M and digital).
Expertise in retail planning: optimising inventory, gross margins, and developing seasonal assortments and forecasts.
Proficiency in English ; willingness to travel up to 20-25%.
Passion for Football and deep understanding of its culture, consumer dynamics, and competitive landscape.
Solid knowledge of sales planning, partner marketing, merchandising, and operations.
Ability to influence, lead strategy, and unlock growth for Nike Football.
You will drive part of the EMEA Football Specialty portfolio and work on:
Planning and delivering partners’ strategic plans, developing strategies to unlock market share growth for Nike Football
Planning account business: target setting, forecasting, inventory management, and sell-out analysis
Delivering net revenue growth and net contribution by owning the end-to-end business
Leading partners’ sell-ins: delivering premium seasonal experiences that focus on partner needs and unlock growth
Building seasonal assortments based on merchandising frameworks, optimising product flow and in-season trading
Leading partners and marketplace: ensuring strong Nike brand representation across accounts (B&M and digital), building seamless consumer experiences, and managing product launches
Engaging cross-functional partners: driving alignment across Nike Consumer Code, maintaining positive relationships internally and externally
Being a lead contributor in the Football team and Benelux office.
Relocation is not available for this position
Applications for this role will be accepted until January 22nd, 2026
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