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.
As an Assistant to 2 to 3 Senior Directors, you will help maximize the leader's time, strengthen team effectiveness and represent NIKE with professionalism. You will build trusted relationships with the Senior Director, the Leadership Team, employees and external NIKE partners and accounts.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Courteous, approachable and tactful
- Proactive, organized team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment
- Responds constructively to change, ambiguity, challenges and pressure
- Flexible, resourceful and strategic, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Works independently and takes accountability for results
- Analytical, with strong attention to detail
- Maintains confidentiality and exercises sound discretion
- Demonstrates empathy and strong interpersonal skills
- Embodies NIKE's Maxims, upholds high ethical standards and leads by example
WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON
As an Assistant, you will perform a wide range of tasks, including but not limited to:
- Manage complex calendars and expenses
- Establish and maintain proactive, consistent communication between the Senior Directors the position reports into and Leadership Teams across EMEA and Global
- Handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
- Serve as an accessible and trusted point of contact for the manager, team and broader organization
- Build and maintain a strong, collaborative network across the team, colleagues and assistant community
- Coordinate meetings and travel for the Senior Leaders
- Support the planning and delivery of events, including retailer alliance meetings and go-to-market events
- Manage purchase orders
- Track travel, organizational charts and FTO
- Provide backup support for other Assistants and functional Assistants when needed
- Enable clear and timely information sharing across relevant topics, including applications and training
WHAT YOU BRING
- Proven experience as an Assistant in an international environment
- Fluent in English, written and spoken
- Strong Microsoft Office skills
- Available to work full time, 40 hours per week
- Able to work flexible hours when business needs require
- Based in Hilversum, with occasional travel for offsites and meetings
IMPORTANT NOTES:
-Relocation support is not available for this role.
-Deadline to submit applications: September 30th End of Day
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.
