Retail Assistant Visual Merchandiser (Athlete) 40hrs - Kingston

Become a Part of the NIKE Kingston 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.

At NIKE retail stores we use special job names for our positions. Retail assistants are called “Athletes” at our stores.  

Nike is looking for the next Visual Merchandising Retail Assistant to join our team and provide world-class service to the consumer:

What you bring:

  • You will be delivering the day-to-day visual merchandising & styling inside the store.
  • Maintain a close working collaboration with the VMS Coaches & commercial teams to implement world class visual merchandising & styling in line with the brand expectation.
  • You will be responsible to deliver the highest level of VMS excellence on a 365 base.
  • Story tell consumer mindsets through creative and seamless styling.
  • 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. operate cash register, manage incoming and outgoing goods, refill products on shop floor, build visual displays) and recommending appropriate products to reach sales targets.
  • Using your knowledge for 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 for 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:

  • Education in the field of retail, visual merchandising, and styling and/or Bachelor in the field of retail marketing, communication, art & design, fashion & styling.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience in retail with a talent in visual merchandising & styling.
  • Strong interest in fashion & styling through digital followership and special interest media.
  • Ability to create product executions based on innovation storytelling and key volume drivers.
  • Ability to deliver & improvise strong floor zoning plans autonomously.
  • Demonstrate creativity and agility in a fast-moving environment.
  • Analytical capabilities of product sales.
  • Demonstrate Brand passion and act with integrity.
  • Understanding and enthusiasm of retail industry and sales is essential. 
  • 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.

Apply now online (it is recommended that you indicate your availability in your resume!).

Note: Relocation support is not available for this role.

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 an equal opportunity employer. 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.

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