NIKE invites suitably qualified applicants to apply for their Nike Retail Associate (Part-Time) Vacancies. The closing date for applications is not stated. If you’ve always wanted to work for a global brand that’s respected worldwide, this could be your chance to join a store that is all about energy, style, sport, and top-level customer service.
Working at NIKE is not just a “normal retail job”. It’s an opportunity to grow your confidence, improve your communication skills, learn how sales really works, and become part of a team that pushes you to improve every day. If you love sneakers, sportswear, or simply enjoy helping people, this job could be the perfect fit.
NIKE is looking for Retail Associates (Part-Time) to join their NIKE Store team. In this role, you will be the face of the brand in-store. That means you’ll help customers, share product knowledge, and make sure every customer leaves with the right NIKE items for their needs.
This position is also called:
And yes — that is a real NIKE job title. NIKE calls store team members “athletes” because they believe every person can be an athlete in their own way, even without playing professional sports.
NIKE is one of the biggest sports brands in the world. But the company is not only focused on selling shoes and clothing. NIKE is also focused on people.
They look for workers who can:
NIKE promotes:
So even if you start as a part-time retail associate, the company expects you to bring your best and build yourself as a professional.
The biggest goal in this role is simple:
That means when customers walk into the store, they must feel welcome, supported, and helped — not ignored or rushed.
You will use your customer service and sales skills to:
This could include:
Customer service is a big deal at NIKE. You must:
NIKE wants team members who can work in different areas when needed. That includes:
This means the job is active — you won’t just stand around in one place.
NIKE expects you to learn about the brand and products. You will:
You’ll also be encouraged to learn more through training so you become more skilled over time.
As you gain experience, you may also:
That’s how you grow in retail — by becoming someone the team can rely on.
Loss prevention means preventing theft or loss of products. You will do this by:
You are not expected to be security, but you must help protect store stock by being smart and aware.
This role is ideal for someone who is:
NIKE stores are busy, especially on weekends and during sales, so you must enjoy working in a fast-moving space.
NIKE does not list strict qualifications like “Matric required” in the description, but they focus strongly on skills and attitude.
✅ 1 or more years of retail or customer service experience (preferred)
This means you can still apply even if you don’t have experience, but having experience will give you a strong advantage.
NIKE wants people who genuinely like the brand. If you are excited about NIKE products and culture, it will show in your work.
You must be able to:
You must be comfortable with basic calculations, including:
This helps with tills, transactions, and stock duties.
Retail is not slow. You may need to do many things at once, like:
NIKE stores run as a team. If you don’t work well with others, you will struggle. You must be able to support teammates and take direction when needed.
Working for NIKE gives you something powerful: experience with a world-class brand. Even if you work part-time, NIKE experience looks very strong on your CV.
NIKE also mentions that they offer:
NIKE clearly states that they consider applicants fairly, without discrimination. They give equal opportunity to qualified applicants regardless of:
This is good because it shows the company focuses on talent and potential.
Since the closing date is not stated, the best move is to apply immediately while the vacancy is still open.
Before you apply, make sure:
Use strong words like:
NIKE likes energetic and ambitious people, so don’t write a boring CV. Keep it clean, professional, and confident.
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