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
In this role, you will partner closely with two newly created teams: the Sports Team, which collaborates broadly across the business, and the Business Development (Biz Dev) Team, which supports functions across Sales. You will also work alongside a team of Sales Assistants and contribute to multiple seasonal Sales meetings.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are seeking a highly organized, proactive, and collaborative Senior Sales Assistant who thrives in a fast-paced environment. You bring strong communication skills, a service oriented mindset, and the ability to manage confidential information with professionalism and discretion.
COMPETENCIES & SKILL SET
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Courteous, friendly, and tactful
• Proactive and structured team player in a fast moving environment
• Responds positively to change, ambiguity, and pressure
• Flexible, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities
• Works independently and takes accountability for results
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• High levels of empathy and strong interpersonal skills
• Embodies Nike’s maxims, demonstrating high ethical standards and leading by example.
• Fluent in English (written and verbal); Dutch is an advantage
• Strong MS Office skills
• Full-time availability (40 hours)
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to travel for offsites and meetings as needed
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
As an Assistant, you will perform a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to:
• Complex calendar and expense management
• Manage and coordinate internal and external correspondence
• Collate, co-ordinate/record meeting notes and carry out follow ups where necessary
• Establish and maintain a pro-active and ongoing communication flow between the Team Lead and the Leadership Teams in both EMEA and Global
• In the Team Lead’s absence, serve as a spokesperson for the Team Lead and prioritize and establish guidelines for the Leadership Team as directed by the Team Lead
• Handle sensitive and confidential information
• Be visible on the floor as main contact person for your manager, your team and others
• Build and maintain a strong and collaborative network amongst your team, colleagues and counterparts
• Participate in projects - identify, evaluate and make recommendations to improve work processes
• Provide support for meetings and travel for the Team Lead and/ or the Leadership Team
• Organize, coordinate and supervise the logistics for Global Visits, (Global) Leadership Team Meetings, Country Tours, Café Meetings, team offsites, etc.
• Control/track department budgets as well as Purchase Order management
• Control/track (team) travel, org charts and FTO
• Coordination and preparation of presentations/overviews/weekly reports
• Coordinate and supervise high level Space Planning/moves for department
• Provide back-up support, including substituting for other Assistants and functional Assistants
• Responsible for information flow/sharing on all topics (app’s, training, etc.)
Application deadline: 29/January/ 2026
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.