Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team

NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world’s best athletes. It is a place to explore potential, obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At NIKE, Inc. it’s about each person bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH 

As a Sales apprentice, you’ll become part of the Nike’s Sales team, supporting key retail partners such as Courir and Sizeer, while gaining handson insight into how Nike and Jordan Brand show up in the French market. You’ll report to the Sales Manager and learn from experienced teammates across Sales and other functions. Along the way, you’ll collaborate with external partners and build connections with colleagues in Paris and at Nike EHQ (European Headquarters). 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

We are looking for engaging, diverse and driven students to bring fresh ideas and energy to the Nike France office in Paris. If you are a game changer with a passion for sport, innovation and making a change in the future of the business, we invite you to apply, regardless of your background. Our ideal candidate will possess great interpersonal skills, show willingness to learn and is not afraid of challenges. Our apprenticeships allow students to be fully immersed in meaningful work that impacts the future of the business. To be successful in the role our apprentices must be self-starters who want to drive innovation to win as a team. 

  • A background in sales, marketing or a related field 

  • Prior experience in sales or account management is a strong plus, with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships 

  • Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and strong skills in Excel and PowerPoint 

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including confidence presenting to diverse stakeholders 

  • Fluency in English and French (written and spoken); a valid driving license is an advantage 

  • Passion for sneakers, fashion, lifestyle and retail with a good understanding of the sneaker market 

 

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN INTERNSHIP, YOU MUST 

  • Be a student at a French-recognized program for the whole duration of the apprenticeship (Bachelor, Master, CPA). 

  • Be available for a minimum 2-year part-time (35h/weekly) apprenticeship starting September 1st 2026 

  • Be able to work in a hybrid model: 2 days from home and other day(s) in the Nike France office in Paris (79 Av. des Champs-Elysee, Paris) 

  • You hold EU/EEA citizenship and are enrolled in a French-recognized program 

 

WHAT YOULL WORK ON 

In this role, the Sales Apprentice will gain handson exposure in how Nike and Jordan win in retail, working closely with key partners. You will learn how to turn data and field insights into clear, compelling stories that help teams understand performance, product launches, and growth opportunities in the French market. The role offers exposure to how Sales, Brand, and Retail come together to bring products to life. 

Key focus areas include: 

  • Bringing retail performance to life by building performance scorecards, sellout reports, and seasonal recaps that support decision-making and strengthen partnerships 

  • Identifying trends and opportunities by gathering and sharing market insights from store visits, product launches, and competitive activity 

  • Supporting key product launches and partner moments, with opportunities to contribute to sellins and events based on interests and strengths 

 

TO APPLY: Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV in English no later than 31st of March 2026. 

Successful candidates will be contacted in April for next steps in the selection process. Business interviews will take place late April – Early May. 

 

Please note: We recommend that you only apply for the position you believe you are most suited to, if your skillset is more suitable for a different role, we will consider your application for this position also.  

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What You Can Expect

OUR HIRING GAME PLAN

01 Apply

Our teams are made up of diverse skillsets, knowledge bases, inputs, ideas and backgrounds. We want you to find your fit – review job descriptions, departments and teams to discover the role for you.

02 Meet a Recruiter or Take an Assessment

If selected for a corporate role, a recruiter will reach out to start your interview process and be your main contact throughout the process. For retail roles, you’ll complete an interactive assessment that includes a chat and quizzes and takes about 10-20 minutes to complete.  No matter the role, we want to learn about you – the whole you – so don’t shy away from how you approach world-class service and what makes you unique.

03 Interview

Go into this stage confident by doing your research, understanding what we are looking for and being prepared for questions that are set up to learn more about you, and your background.

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