WHO YOU’LL WORK WITH

You will collaborate with two key teams: the Strategic Account Team, which partners directly with the retailer and global Nike teams, and the newly created Sports Team, which works cross‑functionally across the business. You will also engage closely with a team of Sales Assistants and support multiple seasonal Sales meetings.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

We are seeking a proactive, highly organized, and detail‑oriented professional who thrives in a fast‑moving environment. The ideal candidate communicates effectively, demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, and maintains the highest levels of discretion. They bring structure to complex situations, remain calm under pressure, and work seamlessly across teams and geographies. This role requires someone who can balance independent ownership with strong collaboration, contribute to process improvements, and consistently represent Nike’s values.

COMPETENCIES & SKILL SET

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Courteous, friendly, and tactful
• Proactive and structured team player in a fast‑moving environment
• Positive response to change, ambiguity, and pressure
• Flexible, resourceful, and strong multi‑tasker
• Works independently and takes accountability for results
• Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion
• Strong empathy and people skills
• Lives Nike’s maxims, demonstrating high ethical standards and leading by example

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluent in English (written and verbal); Dutch is an advantage
• Excellent MS Office skills
• Full‑time availability (40 hours)
• Ability to work flexible hours
• Ability to travel for offsites and meetings when required.

WHAT YOU’LL WORK ON

In this role, you will support your leaders and teams by managing day‑to‑day operations, coordinating communications, and ensuring smooth execution of key meetings and processes. You will be a central point of contact who brings structure, clarity, and efficiency to fast‑paced workstreams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage complex calendars and expenses
• Coordinate internal and external correspondence
• Prepare meeting notes, track follow‑ups, and ensure timely execution
• Maintain consistent communication flow between the Team Lead and EMEA/Global Leadership
• Act as spokesperson for the Team Lead during absences and help prioritize requests
• Handle sensitive and confidential information
• Act as a visible point of contact for your manager, team, and wider stakeholders
• Build and maintain strong cross‑functional relationships
• Contribute to projects by identifying improvement opportunities
• Support meeting and travel arrangements for the Team Lead and/or Leadership Team
• Organize logistics for global visits, leadership meetings, country tours, café meetings, and team offsites
• Track department budgets and manage Purchase Orders
• Track team travel, org charts, and FTO
• Prepare presentations, reports, and overviews
• Oversee space planning and office moves for the department
• Provide back‑up support for other Assistants as needed
• Ensure effective information flow across applications, training updates, and general communications

ACCOUNT‑FACING RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the liaison between the account, internal Integrated Account Team, and EMEA/Global Leadership Teams
• Communicate with the account through various channels (in person, email, phone, Zoom, Teams) with a more formal tone than CEO/owner‑level Assistants
• Coordinate account‑related travel and logistics, including Purchase Orders
• Support Top‑to‑Top and Consumer Code meetings (KAPMs, SKOs, GTMs, Fairs, etc.):
• Coordinate dates with the account
• Facilitate logistics for both the account and the internal Integrated Account Team
• Support sessions held across EMEA and Global locations
• Support Product Engagement meetings at WHQ:
• Align on dates with the account
• Coordinate with Global teams to prepare required sessions
• Oversee logistics for all participants