Sales Director Sportswear Specialty/Energy EMEA

Position Type Full Time Career area Sales & Customer Service Location Colosseum 1, Hilversum, North Holland 1213 NL, Netherlands Job ID R-90305* Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It’s a place where passionate individuals come together to create the future of sport. We are unapologetic about who we are and what we’re after—bringing innovation and inspiration to every athlete* in the world. We look for athletes who can push boundaries, elevate our potential and continue leading us to greatness. The next tastemakers, playmakers, risk takers and glue players. Are you game?

WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

The Sales Director Sportswear Specialty/Energy will be part of the EMEA Sales organization and report to the Sr. Sales Director, Nike Sportswear (aka lifestyle & fashion).

Key stakeholders include, but are not limited to, the GM of Nike Energy EMEA, peers in the Nike Sportswear Sales organization who manage other channels of distribution, Country and Account Sales Leaders, Account Executives, Nike Sportswear and Energy merchandising teams, Planning teams, and Supply Chain Executives.They will have one Sales Lead reporting directly to them.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

For the Sales Director Sportswear Specialty/Energy role, we are looking for a candidate who:

• Demonstrates a strong track record of building and executing commercial strategies across categories, regions, or accounts.
• Can translate a global/geography strategy into a channel- and market-specific, consumer-centric strategy.
• Has a proven track record of growing long-term revenue streams through product introduction, differentiation and diversification, assortment elevation, and commercial expansion.
• Excels in multi-level and cross-functional stakeholder management, both internally and externally.
• Has experience in, and a strong interest and connection to, sneaker culture, streetwear, and fashion.
• Understands the dynamics of product journeys, introducing and incubating new ideas, and how this contributes to longer-term scaled success.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

As part of the EMEA NSW Sales team, you will work with your leader, peers, cross-functional collaborators, and account and regional representatives to further develop and accelerate the Nike Sportswear Specialty & Energy business. This portfolio serves consumers through 50+ retail partners in EMEA across sneaker culture, heritage, and high-end fashion destinations.

The Sales Director Sportswear Specialty/Energy will:

• Translate the global/geography strategic direction into Sportswear Specialty channel-specific multi-year and seasonal strategies, and lead the implementation and execution of those strategies.
• Create channel-, market-, and account-specific differentiation, facilitate retail experience elevation, and advise on channel and partner expansion.
• Create a commercial operating model for the channel and how it works with other functions across the organizational matrix, integrate the Energy offense into the broader organization’s processes, and redefine the interaction rhythm with key retail partners.
• Lead seasonal internal go-to-market planning and execution to drive readiness and inspiration for the channel and the holistic Nike Sportswear business.
• Help drive the go-to-market process for top retail partners by collaborating with account leaders and presenting at seasonal kick-off meetings.
• Set and help land Strategic Account and Country commercial targets tied to overall Nike Sportswear targets.
• Engage with retail partners through the go-to-market process and overall operating model, including setting up and attending Nike-organized summits and meetings, as well as key industry moments such as fashion weeks.
• Manage the Sales Lead headcount that will help execute the above on a day-to-day basis, and invest in further developing this person and other talent in the organization.

Relocation is available for this position

Applications for this role will be accepted until September 7th, 2026

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.

What You Can Expect OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete. No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.