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With over 12+ years of international experience, I’ve led merchandising, digital marketing, and brand strategy across globally recognized brands. Skilled in merchandising, product management, business development, e-commerce, and campaign optimization, I focus on driving revenue growth, market expansion, and stronger consumer engagement. My career spans leadership roles where I’ve launched products in new markets, optimized campaigns, and built digital experiences that connect brands with their audiences.…With over 12+ years of international experience, I’ve led merchandising, digital marketing, and brand strategy across globally recognized brands. Skilled in merchandising, product management, business development, e-commerce, and campaign optimization, I focus on driving revenue growth, market expansion, and stronger consumer engagement. My career spans leadership roles where I’ve launched products in new markets, optimized campaigns, and built digital experiences that connect brands with their audiences.

Derek Engelke

Brand Strategist, Growth Marketer, Marketing Strategist, +2

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With over 12+ years of international experience, I’ve led merchandising, digital marketing, and brand strategy across globally recognized brands. Skilled in merchandising, product management, business development, e-commerce, and campaign optimization, I focus on driving revenue growth, market expansion, and stronger consumer engagement. My career spans leadership roles where I’ve launched products in new markets, optimized campaigns, and built digital experiences that connect brands with their audiences.…With over 12+ years of international experience, I’ve led merchandising, digital marketing, and brand strategy across globally recognized brands. Skilled in merchandising, product management, business development, e-commerce, and campaign optimization, I focus on driving revenue growth, market expansion, and stronger consumer engagement. My career spans leadership roles where I’ve launched products in new markets, optimized campaigns, and built digital experiences that connect brands with their audiences.

Available to hire

With over 12+ years of international experience, I’ve led merchandising, digital marketing, and brand strategy across globally recognized brands.

Skilled in merchandising, product management, business development, e-commerce, and campaign optimization, I focus on driving revenue growth, market expansion, and stronger consumer engagement.

My career spans leadership roles where I’ve launched products in new markets, optimized campaigns, and built digital experiences that connect brands with their audiences.

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Language

English

Fluent

Spanish; Castilian

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Work Experience

VP of Business Development at AE - Apt

January 1, 2023 - Present

Entrusted to establish the AE - Apt practice, building the agency from the ground up while delivering integrated digital marketing, merchandising, and e-commerce solutions for existing clients.

Sr. Merchandise Manager | Global TEAM Apparel at Nike, Inc.

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023

Directed seasonal line planning and cross-functional collaboration for Global TEAM Apparel across multiple Nike categories, partnering with Product Management, Design, and Merchandising to deliver growth and alignment with brand strategy.

Sr. Merchandise Manager | Global Golf Apparel at Nike, Inc.

January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Led end-to-end line planning for Global Golf Apparel; managed portfolio valued at approximately $800M across Men's and Women's lines; generated growth and improved SKU productivity through assortment optimization.

Sr. Merchandise Manager | Licensed MLB, Footwear & Headwear at Nike, Inc.

January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019

Directed MLB licensing programs across footwear and headwear; executed end-to-end seasonal assortments and cross-functional collaboration to optimize profitability and drive consumer engagement.

Regional Planning Manager at The Athlete’s Foot (Grupo Marathon)

January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

Regional planning and distribution leadership across The Athlete’s Foot brand; partnered with local buying teams and global brand partners to align gates, seasonal calendars, and profitability in Peru, Europe, and Bolivia.