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.
Executive Assistant, Marketing, Paris.
WHO YOU'LL WORK WITH
As Executive Assistant to Sr. Leader(s) reporting into the Sr Marketing Director, you will be primarily responsible for optimizing Sr. Leader(s)time and promoting a positive company image. Through your duties, you will maintain relationships between the Sr. Leader(s), his/her key stakeholders, his/her employees and external NIKE contacts.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a proactive and highly organized professional who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have:
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
A courteous, professional, and tactful approach in all interactions.
A structured and proactive mindset, able to manage multiple priorities.
Resilience and adaptability in the face of change and pressure.
Strong problem-solving skills, with a resourceful and strategic approach.
The ability to work independently and take full accountability for results.
High attention to detail and an analytical mindset.
Confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive information.
Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to foster relationships across teams.
A commitment to Nike’s maxims and ethical leadership.
QUALIFICATIONS
Varied experiences working as an Assistant in an international environment.
Fluent in English and French (written and verbal)
Proficiency in MS Office (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
Flexibility to work outside standard hours when needed.
Willingness to travel for meetings and offsites.
WHAT YOU'LL WORK ON
As a Executive Assistant, you will play a key role in ensuring seamless operations and supporting leadership with a range of responsibilities, including:
Calendar and Expense Management: Manage complex scheduling, expenses, and approvals.
Meeting Coordination: Organize, record, and follow up on key meetings and action items.
Confidential Information Management: Handle sensitive data with professionalism.
Team Support and Visibility: Serve as the go-to person for the GM, leadership team, and broader organization.
Office Management: Coordinate and manage office logistics as the central person overseeing the daily operations of the office for internal and external contacts (from preferred partners, to accounts, to athletes, etc.)
Manages, co-ordinates and facilitates the local showroom set-up with commercial teams for seasonal account engagements
Networking and Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong internal and external connections.
Project and Process Improvement: Identify and implement workflow efficiencies.
Travel and Event Management: Arrange travel and logistics for leadership meetings, offsites, and global visits.
Budget and Purchase Order Management: Track and control department budgets and POs.
Reporting and Presentation Support: Prepare reports, presentations, and overviews as needed.
Space Planning and Logistics: Oversee workspace planning, team org charts, and travel coordination.
Backup Support: Provide coverage for other assistants as required.
Information Flow and Training Coordination: Ensure smooth information sharing andprocess updates.
Where applicable, supports the Lead City Experience [role in Partners that sits in Milan, London, Paris, and Berlin]
Support Employee Service Awards program. Prepare milestone certificates, welcome for new employees
Control/track org charts and FTO, birthday lists (notice boards.
Application closing date: 2nd May 2025
Local applications only please, relocation is not supported or considered.
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.
