Retail Assistant (Athlete) FT 40H - Teesside

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.

Retail Experience

To work in retail is to be the face of NIKE, Inc. With a relentless focus on product knowledge and customer service, Nike Retail teams give valuable experiences to consumers every day. A career in Nike Retail demands creativity and ambition and offers the opportunity to grow with some of the best athletes, teammates, and retail partners in the industry. At NIKE retail stores we use special job names for our positions. Retail assistants are called “athletes” at our stores.

Job Opportunity

NIKE Unite Teesside is looking for the next full-time (40h/wk) Retail Assistant to join our team and provide world‑class service to the consumer.

What you bring

• Using your expertise in the field of exceptional consumer service and product knowledge to serve and deliver a premium brand experience to our consumers.
• Assisting our retail leads and floor managers (Coaches) in training new employees.
• Supporting various store departments (e.g., operating cash register, managing incoming and outgoing goods, refilling products on the shopfloor, building visual displays) and recommending appropriate products to reach sales targets.
• Using your knowledge of digital devices to create a bond between online and offline sales or services in the store.
• Informing consumers and new teammates about the NIKE products and services.
• Improving your own knowledge via our tools and training courses to stay up to date and to seek more insights on sales trends, NIKE products, services, and culture.

What you get

• One of the best compensation and benefits packages in the industry.
• Opportunity for monthly performance‑based bonus.
• A supportive team that values Diversity, Equity & Inclusion.
• A career at a company at the forefront of the sports and fashion industry.
• Generous online and in‑store employee discounts and a brand‑new NIKE outfit for you to sport with your teammates on the sales floor.

Qualifications

• Customer service and/or retail experience preferred.
• Effective communicator, brand ambassador, and collaborative teammate.
• Demonstrated ability to apply product sales techniques.
• Flexible with scheduling and available to work retail hours, which may include day, evening, weekends, and/or holidays, based on department and store/company needs.

Availability

Part‑time 40 HOURS PER WEEK. Must be FULLY FLEXIBLE. Available between 9am – 9pm.

Apply now online (it is recommended that you indicate your availability in your resume!). We are waiting for you! NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete in the world. NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.