Note To All Interested Candidates:
Character matters.
Sure, we’re looking for an all-star player who has the chops and the experience to take this role by the horns and run with it. But talent alone doesn’t cut it for us.
Our actions are guided by our values of Respect, Commitment, Creativity, Teamwork and Fun. These aren’t just words to us but are values we push ourselves to work by and inspire in others.
We’re a passionate group of hard-working people, obsessed about sales and service.
We know nothing matters more than a happy customer and that saying “that’s not my job” gets us nowhere.
We know how fun it feels to win, and love pushing ourselves towards that rush.
As a leading sports-lifestyle distribution company with over 52 years of success under our belts, we’re firing on all cylinders to take our company to the next level with a growing stable of world-class brands.
The good news? YOU could be a part of it.
REPORTS TO: Senior Product Line Manager, Nike Golf, Tennis and Jordan Golf
LOCATION: Pointe-Claire (Montreal)
POSITION SUMMARY:
We're looking for a highly organized, analytical, and tech-forward professional to join our team supporting merchandising and product management for our Nike North America business. You'll work cross-functionally with internal teams, sales representatives, vendors, and customers to drive operational excellence, product execution, and business growth.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment, brings an entrepreneurial mindset, and is excited to leverage AI and emerging technologies to work smarter and drive better outcomes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Product & Merchandising
- Help execute global and regional merchandising strategies to hit wholesale targets, translating them into clear, actionable plans by business segment, category, and channel
- Manage regional and global merchandising calendars, ensuring on-time delivery of forecasting, sample ordering, purchasing, and key milestones
- Partner with the VP of Merchandising and Senior Product Manager to maintain line plans and hit SKU count, pricing, forecasting, and margin goals
- Support the seasonal catalogue process - contributing product details, proofreading, and ensuring accuracy throughout
- Maintain customer product portals and merchandising platforms, plus the selling tools used for inventory and sample management
- Help prepare seasonal presentations, customer assortments, and business reviews
- Keep sales reps and customers informed on product details, launch dates, pricing, and production updates
- Present seasonal assortments, business updates, and strategic initiatives to internal and external audiences, virtually and in person
AI & Process Innovation
- Apply AI tools and emerging technologies to streamline workflows, boost productivity, and create operational efficiencies across the team
- Build and maintain automated, recurring AI-driven workflows and reporting tools that cut manual effort and improve performance
- Use AI to support forecasting, reporting, presentation development, data analysis, and operational planning
- Spot opportunities for process improvement and help bring innovative solutions to life
Sales Support
- Contribute to regional sales strategy, including sales analysis and business segmentation
- Support seasonal and annual fiscal target planning - gross sales, purchased margins, gross profit, and inventory objectives
- Track customer purchase order schedules to help keep monthly budgets and targets on pace
- Monitor sales rep progress throughout the season
- Help prepare and deliver sales presentations, business reviews, product launches, and seasonal meetings
- Support customer engagement with accurate product information and business insights
- Identify ways to improve process, communication, and collaboration across teams, customers, and reps
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- A post-secondary degree in Marketing, Fashion Marketing, Business, Commerce, or a related field
- Retail or wholesale experience (apparel, footwear, or accessories) is a plus
- An entrepreneurial, innovation-driven mindset with a genuine passion for product, retail, and brand building
- Strong collaboration skills and a dynamic, professional presence - comfortable presenting confidently to internal teams, sales reps, customers, and partners
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting
- Self-motivated, detail-oriented, flexible, and results-driven
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Teams, and other Microsoft 365 tools
- Strong interest and aptitude for using AI tools (Microsoft Copilot, ChatGPT, Claude, or similar) to automate tasks, surface insights, and improve business outcomes - hands-on experience is a strong asset
- A fast learner who's excited to adopt new technologies and drive continuous improvement
WHY JOIN MINT GREEN GROUP?
Mint Green Group is a trusted North American distributor and growth partner for some of the world’s most recognized sports and lifestyle brands. We combine the entrepreneurial pace and accountability of an independent organization with the opportunity to represent iconic global brands.
At Mint Green, we believe in doing the right thing, bringing the right mindset, keeping the bar high, and doing work that makes us proud. If you are excited by the opportunity to take ownership, build strong partnerships, and create a best-in-class Amazon business for Converse in Canada, we would love to hear from you!
Some of what we offer:
- Competitive group insurance plan – Top of the line health & dental coverage with competitive rates & Mint covers 50% of premium costs
- Investing in your future – RRSP matching plus at-source contributions to your TFSA and RRSP
- Professional growth support – Dedicated funding for learning and development
- Meaningful employee experience – Budgeted activities, events, and services designed to truly engage our team based on real employee feedback
- Recognition & rewards – We celebrate individual contributions through equitable, competitive compensation, company-wide bonuses, and ongoing performance and salary reviews
- Exceptional onboarding – A best-in-class program that helps you integrate quickly, ramp up faster, and start making an impact right away
- Hybrid work model – we embrace a balance of in-office & remote work that complements employee wellbeing, collaboration & productivity.
Mint Green Group is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience. Accommodations are available upon request throughout the recruitment process.
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