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 WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for motivated students to bring fresh ideas and energy to Nike’s European Headquarters, where they'll have the opportunity to contribute to one of our three iconic brands; Nike, Jordan and Converse. 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 bring excellent interpersonal skills and a curious, positive mindset that thrives in a dynamic environment. Our internships allow students to be fully immersed in meaningful work that impacts the future of the business. To be successful in the role our interns must be self-starters who want drive innovation to win as a team.
A background in Business, Fashion Management, Product Management, Operations, Marketing or a related field is a plus
Fluency in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong multi-tasking and organizational awareness skills
Bold, autonomous and information seeking attitude
Academic, volunteering, or previous internship experiences related to Business or Fashion are a plus (please include in your CV)
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to work in a complex environment with multiple partners
A passion for the Nike brand and an active interest in sports, fitness, or movement—whether through participating, watching, or simply staying active.
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN INTERNSHIP, YOU MUST
Be a student for the whole duration of the internship (enrolled in a university/higher education institution)
Be available for a 6-month full-time (40h/weekly) internship starting February 1st, 2026
Be able to work in a hybrid model: 2 days from home, 3 days in the office at our Nike EHQ Campus, Colosseum 1, 1213 Hilversum (NL)
You are currently enrolled in a full-time study program at a Dutch university (HBO or WO level), regardless of your nationality.
You hold EU/EEA citizenship and are enrolled in a university outside the Netherlands.
Please note: Due to legal and immigration requirements, we cannot offer internships to non-EU/EEA students who are not currently enrolled in a Dutch HBO or WO level, in the Netherlands.
WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH
WE HAVE MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE ACROSS
Nike/Converse/Jordan Merchandising
Developing and executing product assortment strategies that drive sales and revenue growth across Nike Inc’s key markets.
WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON
As a Merchandising Intern, you’ll play a key role in driving business growth and informing merchandising decisions for Nike, Jordan or Converse. Depending on the position, previous merchandising interns have worked on:
Managing product information and maintaining data throughout the season to ensure accurate and up-to-date product knowledge
Conducting consumer and marketplace research to gather insights and inform merchandising decisions
Analyzing data to support business decisions and drive sales growth
Building product assortments and presenting them to the Sales department to drive business results
Collaborating with cross-functional teams, including Digital Direct, Demand Planning, and Inventory Management, to deliver consumer-right assortments and drive business success
WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE
Curated intern program designed to develop your business acumen, build your network and grow yourself.
Exposure to senior leadership, educational workshops and networking events.
Social & sporting events with an intern cohort of approximately 50 students from diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
Fantastic campus with state-of-the-art sport & gym facilities, group classes & team events.
TO APPLY: Click on ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV in English no later than 12th of October 2025
Successful candidates will be contacted by early November for the first stage of the selection. The final interviews will take place throughout the month of November.
Please note: We recommend that you only apply for the position you believe you are most suited to, if your skillset is more suitable to a different role, we will consider your application for this position also.
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.
