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:
You are the future of Global Nike Stores Retail - we are searching for someone who will bring optimism and energy to the team. You’re eager to learn and ask questions every step of the way. You work at your own pace and focus on building your skills. You know you’ll complete your internship with a sense of growth, connection and an even bigger appetite for Global Nike Stores and Retail!
Nike retail drives the most innovative store concepts and builds best in class customer experiences for our consumers. You will be a part of shaping the future of sport, understanding retail stores concepts and digital experiences for the consumer all while helping to create a world class environment for retail field teams across the globe.
What you’ll experience:
As a Global Store Training and Service Intern, you will be a part of how Nike comes to life in stores and marketplaces at scale around the world. You’ll be supporting the Nike Stores team on the future of retail at Nike. You’ll have the opportunity to work cross functionally with a variety of teams such as, global store operations, services design, concept design, business operations/project management and store development teams to guide our strategic roadmap and ensure the success of the future of retail.
Conduct research and analysis on different global markets, identifying trends, customer preferences, and competition. Provide insights that give informed decision-making for store service, selling and training improvements.
Work closely with the retail team to brainstorm and implement training and services initiatives that enhance customer satisfaction. Gather and analyze customer feedback to identify areas for improvement and innovation.
Collaborate with various departments such as marketing, merchandising, store concepts and store operations to support store initiatives while working with cross-functional teams to understand business requirements and apply data-driven solutions to real-world challenges.
Collect and analyze sales data, foot traffic patterns, and other key performance indicators. Assist in generating reports and presenting findings to support strategic decision-making.
Support the implementation of store-related projects, such as store openings, program launches, and seasonal campaigns. Assist in coordinating project timelines, resources, and deliverables.
Identify opportunities to streamline store processes, reduce costs, and improve operational efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.
Curious to know what it’s like to be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike Internship Program Recap Video
This internship – as well as full-time positions – are located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. World Headquarters in Beaverton, OR. Check out this video of our World Headquarters to learn more about life on campus: Nike WHQ Campus Video
What you will bring:
Qualifications:
Enrolled in a MBA program or another Advanced Degree Program with an expected graduation date of December 2026 or Spring 2027
Background or knowledge of business and operations retail savvy
Has up-to-date and strong understanding of competitive and creative retail landscape
Experience in the retail industry preferred
Understanding of retail store systems and equipment preferred
Skills:
Abilities in E2E consumer experience/insights, instructional design, design thinking, or content creation
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of personalities with sometimes a high level of ambiguity
Ability to work in global environment with a strong understanding of culture nuances
Strong interpersonal skills and open to learning new tools/technique
We offer a number of accommodations to complete our interview process including screen readers, sign language interpreters, accessible and single location for in-person interviews, closed captioning, and other reasonable modifications as needed. If you discover, as you navigate our application process, that you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please complete the Candidate Accommodation Request Form.
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.
