Nike Retail Associate / Athlete

NIKE, Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly bonus payments

Employee discounts

Pension & Share scheme

Development opportunities

Job summary

Nike Retail Associate – Athletes in the UK store brings the Just Do It mindset to life. You guide customers to the gear that elevates performance, building trust and loyalty while working in a fast-paced, high-traffic environment.

You will be scheduled within shifts from early morning to late evening; flexibility is essential. The role offers monthly bonus opportunities, employee discounts, development opportunities, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service mindset and ability to guide customers to the right products.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Willingness to learn about products and share knowledge with customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist shoppers in discovering products that inspire and meet needs.
• Build brand trust and deliver the Nike store experience with energy and optimism.
• Maintain store presentation and assist with product training and leadership development.

Skills

Customer service

Sales

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

As a Nike Retail Associate - known as Athletes - you bring the "Just Do It" mindset to life. You serve like a pro to help our consumers discover the product that inspires them - from living rooms to locker rooms - to move, dream, and dare. You're in the store building brand trust and loyalty, but you don't do it alone. We play in a fast-paced, high traffic environment, across store zones and consumer needs, but there's no ego. We're one team, showing up with optimism and hunger for the collective win. The goal is to serve our consumer and provide them with the ultimate Nike store experience. Are you up for it? Committing to your hours of availability and maintaining flexibility within those hours is a core component of retail employment. Standard shifts are generally scheduled between 5:00 AM and 11:00 PM of the store's timezone. Overnight positions may work shifts between 9:00 PM and 7:00 AM of the store's timezone. Specific schedules will vary by location, season, and business demands. Shifts are scheduled based on store needs and your employment type. Managers will make every effort to schedule shifts within your provided availability, though business needs may occasionally require additional or different availability. In markets where applicable, scheduling practices will reflect local legal requirements, including guaranteed hours and reasonable shift notice. Retail Expected Hours

• Full Time: 40 hours/week
• Part Time: 8-38 hours/week
  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.
• Physical requirements may include the ability to bend, squat, reach, climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time.
• You must be legally authorized to work in the UK by the proposed employment start date. NIKE is unable to provide immigration sponsorship for this role.
  Attractive salary that evolves with the market and experience.
• Opportunity of receiving monthly bonus payments.
• Attractive online and in-store employee discounts.
• Attractive Benefits Package, Pension & Share scheme.
• Exciting development and career opportunities.
• Regular training on leadership, sales and products.
• A dynamic and motivating environment which values Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I).
• Staff dress to represent NIKE and foster our team spirit.
• Access to sports activities.
• Opportunities to participate in unique NIKE moments, You lead with service. You understand and obsess the consumer's needs, then guide them to the gear that elevates their performance.
• You fuel the day's momentum. You know the product, honor the details, and keep the store sharp. You hit your goals and move with purpose.
• You build connection. You show up for the consumer and your teammates. You bring the energy of sport, share your knowledge, and create a space where everyone feels seen and supported.
• You bring integrity to every moment. You meet our elevated standards, communicate honestly, and model reliability in every interaction.