Department Manager - Nike Thornton

Nike Inc; Thornton, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Health Savings Accounts and Flexible F

401(k) Plan, CERA, EAP, Mental and EMH

Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

Nike stock purchase plan (ESPP)

Optum EAP access

Discounts up to 50% on Nike/Converse/J

Job summary

Nike Thornton is seeking a Department Manager to lead a fast-paced retail team in a high-volume environment. You’ll coach staff, manage store operations, and prioritize customer service to deliver top results for Nike and the community.

Join a culture that treats athletes like customers and teammates alike, with opportunities for growth, benefits, and leadership development while delivering profitable store performance.

Qualifications

• Three years of customer-facing retail or hospitality experience.
• One year of leadership experience.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, build and lead high-performing teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and retail business systems.
• Ability to bend, squat, reach, climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Proven ability to utilize tools for conflict resolution and employee coaching and counseling.
• Able to work mornings, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed.

Responsibilities

• Leading a team the helps keep all store functions running seamlessly.
• Ensuring your store is staffed by attracting, assessing and onboarding your future teammates.
• Equip store employees with tools needed to succeed in their day-to-day responsibilities.
• Leading your store's team and business results/critical metrics, including budgeting, planning, a high level of customer service, sales, people leadership and management.
• Managing product life cycle from stockroom to visual merchandising and the sales floor.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership experience

Recruitment

Microsoft Office

Retail systems

Physical stamina

Conflict resolution

Team coaching

Customer-facing experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Retail POS systems

Job description

The hourly rate for this position ranges from $29.51 to $44.26. Actual pay rate will vary based on a candidate's location, qualifications, skills and experience.

Information about benefits can be found here.

This posting is anticipated to close on October 13, 2026

Location & Store Type: NIKE Thornton

Address: Thornton, CO

Hours: Full Time – 34-40 hours per week, including nights and weekends

Behind every great team is a great coach. That’s why when you join us as a Department Manager, we refer to you as a Coach.

Join the NIKE Team as a Department Manager

As a Nike Department Manager, you’re the face of NIKE. Enjoy high-volume and a fast pace as your diverse experience and perspective helps guide customers in making the best decisions for them. You’ll work with your team to focus on customer service and get to the win the right way.

We believe that if you have a body, you are an athlete, and you’ll bring this to life with your passion for sport and customer service. This includes properly training your team and implementing our Service Principles while representing our global culture of sport, the NIKE brand, each other, and your community. You lead the charge of ensuring your team makes positive moments, has fun, and feels like they are a part of something bigger.

As a Department Manager, you'll lead, coach, and inspire your team to deliver the best experience for their customers while ensuring your team members feel included and supported. You'll use your retail expertise to drive store growth strategies and create opportunities to continue building upon community partnerships. You are the one people look to for encouragement, leadership and bringing NIKE to life for our customers, communities, and colleagues. You will also enjoy benefits like employee discounts, healthcare, paid time off and education programs to develop and advance your career.

Putting Your Best Foot Forward

• Three years of customer-facing retail or hospitality experience

• One year of leadership experience

• Demonstrated ability to recruit, build and lead high-performing teams

• Proficient in Microsoft Office and retail business systems

• Ability to bend, squat, reach, climb a ladder and stand for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodations

• Proven ability to utilize tools for conflict resolution and employee coaching and counseling

• Able to work mornings, weekends, nights, and holidays as needed

What You're Responsible For

• Leading a team the helps keep all store functions running seamlessly.

• Ensuring your store is staffed by attracting, assessing and onboarding your future teammates.

• Equip store employees with tools needed to succeed in their day-to-day responsibilities.

• Leading your store's team and business results/critical metrics, including budgeting, planning, a high level of customer service, sales, people leadership and management

• Managing product life cycle from stockroom to visual merchandising and the sales floor.

#mynext: Be Empowered to Grow within Nike and Create the Future

Be Rewarded for a Job Well Done

• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Savings Accounts after 12 months of continuous employment

• 401(k) Plan, CERA, Employee Assistance Program, Mental and Emotional Health, Financial Coaching and Education, Child Development Support and Caregiving Benefits starting on the day you're hired

• Accrued Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay

• The opportunity to buy Nike stock at a discount through our Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

• Access to support through Optum Employee Assistance Program at no cost for you and your family

• Discounts for you and your family from Nike, Converse, and Jordan up to 50% off

• Information about benefits can be found here