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’LL WORK WITH
The Specialist reports to the Japan EKIN Manager and partners closely with the EKIN and Marketing teams to prioritize seasonal opportunities. They collaborate across Account Training & Delivery, Marketplace, and Retail Operations, while managing external vendors. The role also works with Legal and Communications to ensure alignment and compliance across all initiatives.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
The ideal candidate is a storyteller, historian, and educator who brings insight, connection, and energy to athletes, partners, and communities. This person thrives on building meaningful relationships and translating Nike’s product innovations into powerful, relevant stories. They inspire through knowledge, lead with curiosity, and elevate the athlete experience through thoughtful insights. They embrace Nike’s mission with authenticity, using creativity and strategic thinking to shape learning, coaching, and engagement. With a passion for sport and culture, they bridge products and people—ensuring every athlete can unlock their potential.
Minimum of 2 years of experience in retail, sales, customer service, mentoring, or instruction.
Bachelor’s degree in any field or related field. Will accept any suitable combination of education, experience, and training.
Proven ability to connect and inspire people, lead engaging meetings, and provide strategic recommendations.
Demonstrated capability to foster a culture of continuous learning, applying consumer insights to strategy, planning, and content development.
Strong oral and written communication skills in both English and Japanese.
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
You will serve as Nike’s product authority, transforming innovations and brand stories into meaningful, immersive experiences. You’ll inspire retail teams and athletes through education, storytelling, and tools that strengthen product knowledge and fuel connection.
Develop locally relevant seasonal plans aligned with city or geo marketing teams.
Create experiential training sessions across multiple formats—including video, virtual, and in-person—that energize Retail Associates.
Visit retail stores at least once a week to stay connected to the marketplace and athlete experience.
Share insights with marketing teams on consumers, products, competition, and emerging trends.
Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure training content reflects Nike’s brand voice and athlete-first philosophy.
Support execution of training events with external vendors and internal stakeholders.
Continuously evaluate and improve training effectiveness through feedback and data.
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.
