MERCHANDISING MANAGER EUROPECOMPANYAll Sport is a family-owned business founded in Belgium in the 1970s, where the headquarters and warehouse are still located today. Over the years, our company and organization have grown internationally.Our goal is to successfully establish brands within the European market by focusing on customer needs, maintaining close contact with the brands, and translating them to the local market.Our sales teams invest in long-term, local relationships with our customers. They are driven by their ambition to inform, inspire, and provide support.We stand out through our personal approach and solution-oriented mindset. We invest in local offices, showrooms, the integration of specialized sales teams, and multilingual customer service.VALUES OF OUR COMPANYPassion We use our drive and commitment to motivate and inspire others.People People are the core of our company, they make the difference.Entrepreneurial We are ambitious and not afraid to take on new challenges.Diversity We believe that diversity promotes creativity and that different perspectives feed the best ideas.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESRole PurposeThe Merchandising Manager – Europe is responsible for building and executing a consumer relevant, profitable, scalable seasonal assortments that support brand and commercial objectives across diverse European markets (on the JR286 product portfolio that we distribute.)This role focuses on insights, product strategy, seasonal adoption/execution, marketplace relevance, and commercial performance, ensuring assortments are right for Europe's varied consumer needs, selling environments, and channel mix.Key Accountabilities1. European Assortment & Line Management (for our markets Benelux/Germany/France/AGS and for Nike Direct)Own the development of European seasonal assortments aligned to JR286/Nike global direction & regional commercial priorities.Provide feedback and drive action on global ranges to meet European fit, pricing, climatic, & marketplace requirements.Ensure clear segmentation across:-Core vs. seasonal product-Key franchises vs. supplementary styles-Price points & margin bandsIdentify missed/incremental opportunities & build/deliver credible cases for introduction & adoption.Key accessories category focus: Running, Training, Basketball, Hydration, Lifestyle, Golf, Team Sports.2. Seasonal Execution & Go‐to‐MarketLead seasonal line planning from kick-off through market launch, GTM meeting prep & presentations, ensuring on‐time, on‐strategy deliveryOwn readiness for key milestones including sell‐in, go‐to‐market tools, & retail moments3. Marketplace & Channel AlignmentBuild assortments that work across DTC & wholesale with clear differentiation where requiredBuild & maintain an ever-evolving portfolio of market & consumer insights that informs both current & future strategy4. Cross‐Functional CollaborationWork closely with:-The Product Licensee to validate line plans & seasonal depth, ensuring locally relevant assortments.-Planning on sales targets, margins, & pricing-Sales & Marketing to address account needs, support key customers and to deliver product focused proposal with seasonal storytellingAct as the European merchandising voice in global & regional forumsAct as a trusted partner to Sales, proactively addressing market needs & enabling agile responses5. Franchise & Range HealthManage the performance & evolution of key franchises within EuropeIdentify opportunities to sharpen ranges through editing, simplification, or focus6. Performance ManagementTrack and manage core KPIs including:-Sell‐through-Margin-Product productivityConduct post‐season reviews to inform future assortment decisionsSupport in‐season actions in partnership with Planning & Sales teams where requiredKey Skills & CapabilitiesMerchandising & Commercial AcumenStrong experience in seasonal line building & range managementSolid understanding of European retail & wholesale landscapesConfident working with sales, margin, & productivity dataExecution & Stakeholder ManagementHighly organized with strong attention to detailAble to manage multiple seasons & deadlines in parallelEffective communicator across cultures, countries, & functionsWay of WorkingComfortable operating in a matrixed, fast‐moving environmentWilling to challenge constructively while maintaining alignmentA hands-on mindset with a strong willingness to dive into the detailsExperience & Background3-5 years of experience in merchandising, category management, or product managementProven experience working across European marketsExperience in category-led approaches and execution excellenceBackground in sport, lifestyle, fashion, or consumer goods preferredExperience managing complex assortments across multiple countries or channelsFluent in English as minimum. Understanding of Dutch and French an advantageSuccess MeasuresSuccess in this role looks like:Clear, commercially strong European assortmentsImproved product productivity & margin performanceOn‐time, high‐quality seasonal executionStrong relationships with European Sales, Planning, & Product teamsSeasonal readiness with strong, profitable marketplace adoption & activationWHAT DO YOU GET IN RETURNA dynamic role within a fast-growing family businessThe opportunity to work in the wholesale and sports sector with Nike and Jordan productsHigh level of independence, including some flexible work-from-home optionsCollaborating within a strong, supportive and engaged teamFixed salary complemented by a netto allowanceHospitalization insuranceCompany carMobile phone and laptopREADY FOR KICKOFF?Can you already see yourself sprinting toward success in this role? Apply now & become our Nike Merchandising Manager - EuropeTogether, we achieve top performance, both in the workplace and beyond.