Word onderdeel van het NIKE, Inc. team

NIKE, Inc. doet meer dan alleen de beste atleten ter wereld uitrusten. Ons bedrijf is een plek om volledig tot ontplooiing te komen, grenzen af te breken en het onmogelijke mogelijk te maken. Wij zoeken naar mensen die kunnen groeien, denken, dromen en creëren. Kenmerkend voor onze cultuur is dat we diversiteit omarmen en voorstellingsvermogen belonen. Als merk zoeken we naar presteerders, leiders en visionairs. Bij NIKE, Inc. draait het om iedereen die vaardigheden en passie met zich meebrengt naar dit uitdagende en voortdurend veranderende spel.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

We are looking for motivated students to bring fresh ideas and energy to Nike Inc.’s EMEA 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 possess great interpersonal skills, show a willingness to learn, and embrace ambiguity. Our internships allow students to be fully immersed in meaningful work that impacts the future of our business. To be successful in the role our interns must be self-starters who want to drive innovation to win as a team.  

Additionally, we are looking for students who are: 

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree/or equivalent in Business, Merchandising, Fashion Management, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field  
  • Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills  
  • Foster effective teamwork, act with courage, embraces change, and continuously growing through feedback, reflection and an athlete mindset  
  • Demonstrate curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and apply new tools responsibly  
  • Passionate about product, consumer trends, and the intersection of sport, fashion, and retail  
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to turn insights into action and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment 

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN INTERNSHIP YOU MUST  

  • Be enrolled as a full-time student for the full duration of the internship at a university or higher education institution 
  • Be available for a full-time, six-month internship, starting on 1 February 2027 
  • Be able to work in a hybrid model, spending three days per week at our Nike Inc EHQ Campus (Colosseum 1, 1213 Hilversum, Netherlands) and two days from home  
  • You are currently enrolled in a full-time study program at a Dutch university (HBO or WO level), regardless of your nationality OR You hold EU/EEA citizenship and are enrolled in a university outside the Netherlands 

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON 

As a Merchandising Intern, you'll help shape consumer-right product assortments and support key merchandising decisions across one of our three iconic brands: Nike, Jordan, or Converse. As a Merchandising Intern, you'll help shape consumer-right product assortments and support key merchandising decisions across one of our three iconic brands: Nike, Jordan, or Converse.  

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: 

  • Manage product information and support seasonal merchandising processes to ensure accurate and timely product data 
  • Use consumer, marketplace, and business insights to inform merchandising decisions and identify opportunities 
  • Analyze data and develop recommendations that support business performance and growth 
  • Support the creation of product assortments and presentations that bring the consumer and marketplace strategy to life 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Sales, Digital Direct, Demand Planning, and Inventory Management, to deliver consumer-right assortments 

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE 

  • Bespoke internship program activities designed to build skills through meaningful work, dedicated learning opportunities, and meaningful connections 
  • Being part of a diverse cohort of interns that will expand your network through social, cultural, sporting, and professional development events 
  • The Nike Inc EHQ Campus, where innovation, creativity, and sport shape how teams work every day, with access to on-site fitness facilities  
  • Work in a hybrid environment that combines in-person collaboration and community with the flexibility of working from home  

USEFUL INFORMATION 

START DATE: 1 February 2027 

DURATION: 6 months 

TO APPLY: Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV in English no later than 11 October 2027 

  

Successful candidates will be contacted by early November for the first stage of the selection. The final interviews will take place throughout 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 for a different role, we will consider your application for that position. 

Wat je kunt verwachten

ZO WERKT ONS SOLLICITATIEPROCES

01 Solliciteer

Onze teams bestaan uit mensen met diverse vaardigheden, kennis, input, ideeën en achtergronden. We willen dat je op de juiste plek terechtkomt: bekijk de functiebeschrijvingen, afdelingen en teams om te ontdekken welke functie bij je past.

02 Maak kennis met een recruiter of doe een test

Als je wordt geselecteerd voor een functie binnen Corporate, neemt een recruiter contact met je op om het sollicitatieproces te starten. Deze recruiter blijft gedurende het hele proces je belangrijkste contactpersoon. Voor functies binnen Retail doe je een interactieve test die bestaat uit een chat en quizzen. Deze test neemt ongeveer 10-20 minuten in beslag. Ongeacht de functie willen we meer te weten komen over jou, dus schroom niet om te laten zien hoe je service van wereldklasse benadert en wat jou uniek maakt.

03 Sollicitatiegesprek

Begin vol zelfvertrouwen aan deze fase door onderzoek te doen, te begrijpen waar we naar op zoek zijn en je voor te bereiden op vragen die zijn bedoeld om meer over jou en je achtergrond te weten te komen.

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