Erika Carter Copeland

Product & Merchandising Expert | Retail Leader | Consumer‑Obsessed Thinker | Human‑Centered Leadership | Youth Sports Advocate & Coach #playlikeyouwantit

Role
Senior Buyer at Nike
Location
Portland, OR, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Erika Carter Copeland

I BELIEVE IN THE POWER OF HUMAN POTENTIAL + KINDNESS, HUMOR, & CURIOSITY + Over 20 years of experience driving e-commerce and category growth, executing omnichannel strategies, and elevating brand experiences through data-driven merchandising and customer-centric initiatives.+ Played a pivotal role in scaling Zappos from a startup to a $2B+ online retail powerhouse as an early employee during the.com boom era, pioneering category growth and shaping merchandising strategies.+ Led and developed a high-performing team of merchants, transforming Zappos\' kids sport and lifestyle footwear category into a top online destination for 100+ premium brands, driving over $100M in revenue with triple-digit growth.+ Identified untapped footwear and apparel growth opportunities across both Nike & Jordan categories, fueling a 127% YoY revenue surge and surpassing forecasts by 36%.+ Built and scaled an e-commerce startup from inception, delivering 300% revenue growth and a 113% AOV increase through strategic sourcing, SEO, and targeted marketing.

Experience

  1. Senior Buyer

    Nike

    May 2025 — Present

Education

  • Portland State University

    Bachelor of Science - BS, Graphic Design

    2000 — 2004

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