WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR?

We are looking for a Korea Nike Direct Digital Commerce (NDDC) SNKRS Director to launch and lead the Korea SNKRS business and team. The person in this role has to be organized, self-motivated, proactive, accountable and highly adaptable person with strong knowledge of digital consumer journey with embedded tech capabilities. All coupled with excellent communication skills and with the ability to solve complex problems, we are looking for someone who has senior leadership experience in partnering and collaborating with broader group of cross-functional teams to lead SNKRS business. We are also looking for a person who is passionate with sneaker culture and communities. Experience related in commerce or/and community Apps is an added advantage.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?

You will set and implement the SNKRS business launch strategy aligned with Nike one marketplace strategy. This also means that your role will not only be limited to digital but also to brick & mortar (B&M) stores to build a seamless omni-channel consumer journey to serve sneaker consumers by partnering and collaborating with other channel leaders. You will lead cross functional teams to introduce the SNKRS App in Korea for the first time positioning it to be the ultimate destination of sneaker culture. You will lead the team with launching Nikes high heat products in the SNKRS platform by continuously building strategy to deliver excitement, fun and fairness. Being creative but putting operational excellence in the top priority at the same time is a must to serve consumers with fairness. On a season bases, you will build product, content and experience strategy and guide the team to execute and share insights to broader group of teams.

WHO WILL YOU WORK WITH?

As the SNKRS Business Director, you will have direct reporting teammates and youll join a cross-functional team of people who are passionate about creating Nike sneaker culture to drive energy and power the marketplace. You will partner and collaborate with Marketing, Merchandising, Planning, Consumer Services, Digital Operation and the NBHD (Neighborhood, Store) team to deliver a premium digital and local community experience for our consumers. You will partner and communicate with APLA geography and Global partners as well to be aligned on strategy and implement globally up-to-date and locally relevant digital product capabilities. You will report directly to the Senior Director Korea NDDC & Connected Marketplace and have a dotted-line report to the APLA Senior Director, SNKRS & NBHD.

WHAT YOU BRING

Bachelors degree in Business or related field
Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in the following functions: digital commerce, digital (site) merchandising, marketing, strategy and digital products & experiences
Proven experience working across functions and with multiple team leaders in a matrix organization and strong interpersonal skills. Ability to communicate effectively toward conflict resolution when needed.
Strong understanding of e-commerce Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and financials. Knowledge of App KPIs and consumer-related e-commerce regulation in Korea is a plus.
Proven ability to implement groundbreaking strategies endorsed by senior leadership teams
Proven ability to handle ambiguity in a fast-paced and evolving work environment
Written and verbal fluency in the English and Korean languages and ability to create and lead business presentations in both languages.
Strong understanding of the Korea consumer and marketplace, particularly in relation to the sneaker industry