NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s 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, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

Nike Direct is the face of Nike. A career in Nike Direct demands creativity and ambition, while offering the opportunity to grow with world-class teammates and retail partners. Our team unites physical and digital retail, giving consumers complete access to premium products and immersive experiences every day. In one of the most influential cities in the world, you will drive the team to reach the full potential.

Inside the House of Innovation, our new store on the Champs Elysees, the promise of retail comes to life. On each floor, groundbreaking features offer spaces and experiences that are both personal and responsive. Throughout, consumers can enjoy services that are deeply customizable and effortlessly smart and seamless. You can be a part of that.

We are looking for an Assistant Head Coach Visual Merchandising & Styling who will be planning & executing global innovation launches and seasonal brand campaign executions in the House of Innovation. In this role you will lead a team of VMS Coaches and Specialists and ensure they deliver innovative, inspirational & authentic merchandising executions that correspond with our Parisian consumer.

• Implementation of product presentation and retail marketing standards to ensure we are driving the complete Nike brand offense in Paris through the Raw Parisian Flair  
• Maintain a close working collaboration with the Head Coach VMS for House of Innovation to implement a clear vision of success and enable the team to deliver the highest visual standards in the industry, delivering benchmark results by driving process efficiency and personal development. 
• You will be responsible to coach the VMS leads: manage and ensure the highest level of execution excellence on their daily tasks.
• Provide a bi-weekly update on business needs, strenghts and opportunities as part of the VMS excellence in store.
• You will be responsible for training and development of the VMS team on the basic principles of VMS including detailing, shop floor recovery and mannequin styling aligned with our consumer mindsets.
• In this role you will have several reports that you will be leading, coaching and inspiring, creating a high performing team.

In this role, you will join the Nike Store retail team for House of Innovation in Paris reporting into the Head Coach VMS. You will be based in the city center of Paris, Nike´s most premium and important distribution channel "House of Innovation" and the store offices in the same building. 

As part of your role you will be partnering up with the broader VMS and marketing team and commercial functions within the store as well as external suppliers, agencies and third party vendors.

• Education in the field of visual merchandising and styling and/or Bachelor in the field of retail marketing, communication, art & design, fashion & styling.
• Minimium of 4 years working experience in visual merchandising & styling.
• Fluent in English in both written and verbal communication; French speaking knowledge is an advantage.
• Ability to lead, coach and inspire team of VMS for House of Innovation 
• Strong interest in fashion & styling through digital followership and special interest media.
• Ability to create product executions based on innovation storytelling and key volume drivers.
• Ability to deliver & improvize strong floor zoning plans autonomously. 
• Demonstrate creativity and agility in a fast moving environment.
• Demonstrate Brand passion and act with integrity.
• Understanding and enthusiasm of retail industry and sales is essential.

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.

We are looking for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Our culture thrives by pursuing diversity and rewarding imagination. The Brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game. 

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