Specialist II, Visual Merchandising and Styling, Düsseldorf region (m/f/d)

Location: Düsseldorf, Germany

This role will primarily support Nike’s retail marketplace across the Ruhrgebiet and West Germany . It would therefore be ideally suited to someone based in or around Düsseldorf, working remotely and travelling regularly across the assigned region.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for a Visual Merchandising & Styling Specialist (m/f/d) to elevate Nike’s retail experiences across Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

The role translates Nike’s seasonal strategies and VMS directives into locally relevant store experiences across Inline, Value and Partner doors within the assigned portfolio. You combine strong styling and visual merchandising skills with consumer insight and commercial awareness to create inspiring, consistent consumer journeys.

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON

• •Plan and execute: Support seasonal launches, campaigns and everyday VMS execution, applying Nike’s standards across the assigned doors.
• •Elevate the consumer journey: Review zoning, assortment and styling to build cohesive stories, identifying gaps and opportunities across physical and digital touchpoints.
• •Develop store capabilities: Coach store and partner VMS teams through practical training, clear guidance and hands-on support.
• •Drive consistency: Conduct store visits, assess execution and follow up on actions to improve presentation and maintain standards.
• •Support business performance: Use consumer insights, retail KPIs and store feedback to inform priorities and measure impact.
• •Coordinate delivery: Align with cross-functional teams on launch readiness, execution needs and the VMS service model.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

You will report to the VMS Manager, AGS and collaborate with AGS Retail Marketing, Nike Direct, marketplace partners and store teams. You will work closely with EMEA VMS to apply directives, share feedback and exchange best practices.

WHAT YOU BRING

• •Relevant visual merchandising experience, with a strong foundation in retail, styling and retail marketing.
• •Understanding of consumers across the AGS marketplace and the relationship between product, presentation and commercial performance.
• •Ability to translate brand direction into clear store actions and coach teams effectively.
• •Awareness of how physical and digital experiences connect across the consumer journey.
• •Strong planning, communication and collaboration skills, with ownership of delivery and follow-through.
• •Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities, willingness to travel across AGS and a valid driving licence is required.
• •Candidates must be fluent in both written and spoken English and German.

Local candidates preferred.

Application closing date: 17th November 2026