Position Type
Full Time
Career area
Retail Stores
Location
Tower 1, LiNa Building, No. 99, Shanghai, Shanghai 201703, China
Job ID
R-85322
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 ARE WE LOOKING FOR?
Our Nike Stores are the place where Nike is most alive for our athletes to experience everything our brand has to offer; they are the best expression of Making Athletes Dreams Real. We are seeking a seasoned retail leader to lead Nike’s owned store (NSO) portfolio across Greater China—one of the most dynamic and competitive retail markets globally.
This leader will bring a strong combination of commercial acumen, operational excellence, and consumer obsession, with a proven ability to drive business results, elevate in-store experiences, and lead large-scale retail organizations.
You are a leader who thrives in complexity—someone who can translate strategy into frontline execution, continuously push for innovation, and inspire and develop high-performing teams (“athletes”) at scale.
WHAT WILL YOU WORK ON?
Drive Business Performance
Own end-to-end retail performance across NSO stores, delivering strong results in sales, productivity, and profitability through disciplined execution and data-driven decisions.
Elevate Consumer Experience
Define and scale best-in-class in-store experiences, ensuring premium execution across service, storytelling, and athlete engagement while enabling local market relevance.
Lead Store Innovation
Drive innovation across store formats and experiences by integrating new concepts, omni-channel touchpoints, and experiential retail elements to continuously evolve how consumers engage with Nike.
Deliver Operational Excellence
Ensure consistent execution across the store fleet, optimizing retail standards, inventory productivity, and operational efficiency at scale.
Develop & Inspire Teams
Lead, coach, and inspire a large population of retail athletes and field leaders, building a strong talent pipeline and high-performance culture.
Enable Cross-functional Execution
Partner with key functions to ensure seamless alignment from strategy to store execution, enabling fast, agile responses to market and consumer shifts.
WHAT YOU BRING
Extensive Retail Leadership Experience
15+ years in retail, with proven success leading large-scale owned store networks
Strong Commercial & Operational Acumen
Deep understanding of retail KPIs, P&L management, and store operations, with a consistent track record of delivering business results
Consumer-First Mindset
Passion for creating premium, differentiated consumer experiences, with strong attention to detail in execution
People Leadership & Talent Development
Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing, multi-layer teams, building strong leadership pipelines
Innovation & Change Leadership
Experience driving retail transformation or store innovation initiatives, with the ability to turn ideas into scalable execution
Strong Communication & Influence
Ability to lead in a matrixed, fast-paced environment, influencing across functions and levels
Language & Education
Fluent in Mandarin and English; Bachelor’s degree required
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.
