Expert Product Line Manager, Footwear Express Lane Korea APLA

The Expert, Product Line Manager, will be responsible for collaborating with Design, Tech Development, Merchandising and Brand teammates to create industry leading footwear with compelling & impactful stories. We are seeking an Expert Product Line Manager for the APLA Express Lane to drive Nike Brand growth with a focus on the Seoul, Korea marketplace. This role requires passion for the Nike Brand and APLA consumers, translating local cultures into innovative footwear across sports.

• Work with a broader Triad team across Design and Development and closely partner with global product & merchandising partners to understand & fuel franchise and marketplace strategies
• Brief seasonal Footwear needs and ensure they align to the needs of the consumer and business, focusing on color, graphics, materials, and trims across Men's, Women's, Lifestyle and Performance categories
• Monitor progress against objectives and adjust plans as needed, including hitting cost/margin on projects and all aspects of product management to successfully deliver the line to market
• Ensure the accuracy of information in NIKE Inc. internal product management systems
• Create and deliver impactful presentations at internal and external meetings on a regular cadence
• Lead key initiatives targeted at enhancing Consumer Insight capabilities and drive in-market insights gathering
• Foster strong relationships with peers across the APLA GEL team, Global Footwear Family, and Geography Merchandising Function
• Partner closely with Merchandising and Brand to ensure integration and alignment on key initiatives, innovations, and product journeys
• Serve as a proactive partner during critical checkpoints & planning moments, coordinating and communicating the line or specific products to internal and external audiences
• Drive the vision through a hyperlocal lens, applying consumer insights from the APLA Geography to create coveted product
• Bachelor's Degree or 2 additional years of experience in lieu of degree
• 8+ years of product experience or merchandising
• Proven track record of building and growing businesses, leveraging strategic decision making and focused execution
• Proven ability to capture consumer insights and translate them into compelling product solutions
• Solid understanding of Footwear Creation and product storytelling
• Phenomenal product eye and strong style sensibility
• Experience leveraging various tools and resources for trend forecasting
• Demonstrated leadership capability, including the ability to motivate others and drive vision and strategy across functions
• Strategic thinking, product line management and franchise management experience, with ability to drive solid cross-functional plans
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, including presentations
• Exceptional attention to details and deadlines, and the ability to balance competing priorities
• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, including internationally
• Experience partnering with factories to streamline development
• Passion for Sport, Sneakers and the culture of the Athletic Footwear Industry
• Optimism and dedication to bring hopefulness and confidence about the future
• Curiosity and a strong desire to learn about new consumers, ideas, and opportunities
• Entrepreneurial spirit and ability to collaborate across borders and cultures

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