Account Manager (voor Nike)

Randstad; Hilversum; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel allowance

Home office allowance

Vacation days (24)

Holiday allowance 8%

Store discount

Gym access

Pension plan (Randstad)

Training courses

Job summary

Nike’s European Headquarters in Hilversum is seeking an Account Manager to drive commercial results for key product groups with one of our largest retail partners. You will develop seasonal offerings, allocate products strategically, and build long-term partnerships.

You’ll analyze market data, forecast sales, and deliver compelling presentations to buyers. This role requires strong negotiation, relationship skills, and a passion for sports and streetwear. Hybrid work model in Hilversum.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business/management.
• 3–5 years of relevant sales, account management or retail experience.
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills.
• Strong numerical insight and ability to turn plans into concrete results.
• Affinitiy for sports, fashion and streetwear markets.

Responsibilities

• All commercial results for product groups with a major retail partner.
• Develop seasonal product offerings and sales plans.
• Prepare sales forecasts and scenario analyses based on market data.
• Deliver sales presentations to the partner’s buyers.
• Monitor orders, deliveries and in-store launches.
• Visit partner stores for training, market insights and in-store presentation.
• Collaborate with marketing, product planning and logistics.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Negotiation skills

Relationship management

Numerical insight

Team collaboration

Sports, fashion, streetwear affinity

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in business/management

Job description

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for sports and streetwear? Would you like to work for the world’s most famous sports brand? Then read on!
As an account manager at Nike’s European headquarters in Hilversum, you’ll be responsible for strategic collaboration with one of our largest partners. You’ll ensure that the right products reach the customer at the right time. You’ll build strong relationships, analyze market data, and develop seasonal plans. In this way, you’ll help the brand and revenue grow every day.

what we offer

• €35-€45 gross based on experience
• 40 hours per week
• temporary assignment until November 30st, 2027
• Nike EHQ (Hilversum)

who are you

You are an enthusiastic and decisive professional with a strong personality. You have an analytical mindset, maintain a broad perspective, and thrive on collaboration and negotiation.

• You hold a bachelor’s or master’s degree (for example, in a business or management field)
• You have at least 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience in sales, account management, or retail
• You have excellent skills in negotiation and relationship management
• You have strong numerical insight and know how to turn plans into concrete results
• You have a strong affinity for the sports, fashion, and streetwear markets
• You enjoy working closely with a team and know how to persuade others

what will you do

In this role, you’ll be fully responsible for the commercial results of your product groups at a major retail partner. You’ll ensure the strategic allocation of products and build long-term partnerships.

• You develop seasonal product offerings and sales plans
• You prepare sales forecasts and scenario analyses based on market data
• You deliver compelling sales presentations to the partner’s buyers
• You closely monitor orders, deliveries, and in-store launches
• You visit the partner’s stores for training, market insights, and in-store presentation
• You work closely with colleagues in marketing, product planning, and logistics

where will you work

You’ll be based at Nike's inspiring European Headquarters (EHQ) in Hilversum, a dynamic campus fully immersed in the energy and values of the brand. Nike offers a hybrid working model (3 days in the office, 2 days working from home).

• travel allowance: €0.23 per km (up to a maximum of 100 km per day)
• home office allowance: €5 net per day when working from home
• 24 vacation days per year (based on a full-time 40-hour workweek), with the option to take extra days off
• 8% annual holiday allowance on top of your salary, paid in May or June
• a 25% discount in the Nike campus store.
• unlimited access to gym facilities on campus, even outside working hours!
• a pension plan provided by Randstad to ensure your future is well taken care of.
• personal development: access to a wide range of free training courses and programs through Randstad.