INTERNSHIP DETAILS

Nike, Inc. Internship Merchandising

CompanyNike
LocationHilversum
Work ModeOn Site
PostedSeptember 20, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The Merchandising Intern will support seasonal merchandising processes, manage product information, and analyze marketplace data to inform product assortments. They will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Digital Direct, and Demand Planning to deliver consumer-right product strategies.
Internship Type
full time
Company Size
105655
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
NIKE, Inc. is a purpose driven company fueled by a shared commitment to move the world forward through the power of sport. Guided by our mission to bring inspiration and innovation to every athlete* in the world, we champion sport’s values of inclusion and diversity while pushing boundaries to shape the future. At Nike, every teammate plays a role. We operate with an athlete’s mindset — working together, embracing our differences, and demanding more of ourselves and each other to drive collective success. Whether you’re building products, platforms, experiences or systems, your work contributes to something bigger: making athlete* dreams real. Explore opportunities at careers.nike.com and join our Talent Community at https://nikeats.avature.net/niketalentcommunity. *If you have a body, you are an athlete.
About the Role

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR 

We are looking for motivated students to bring fresh ideas and energy to Nike Inc.’s EMEA Headquarters, where they'll have the opportunity to contribute to one of our three iconic brands; Nike, Jordan and Converse. If you are a game changer with a passion for sport, innovation, and making a change in the future of the business, we invite you to apply, regardless of your background. Our ideal candidate will possess great interpersonal skills, show a willingness to learn, and embrace ambiguity. Our internships allow students to be fully immersed in meaningful work that impacts the future of our business. To be successful in the role our interns must be self-starters who want to drive innovation to win as a team.  

Additionally, we are looking for students who are: 

  • Currently pursuing a Bachelor's or Master's degree/or equivalent in Business, Merchandising, Fashion Management, Marketing, Retail Management, or a related field  
  • Fluent in English, with excellent verbal and written communication skills  
  • Foster effective teamwork, act with courage, embraces change, and continuously growing through feedback, reflection and an athlete mindset  
  • Demonstrate curiosity about AI and emerging technologies, with a willingness to learn and apply new tools responsibly  
  • Passionate about product, consumer trends, and the intersection of sport, fashion, and retail  
  • Strong analytical and organizational skills, with the ability to turn insights into action and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment 

IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR AN INTERNSHIP YOU MUST  

  • Be enrolled as a full-time student for the full duration of the internship at a university or higher education institution 
  • Be available for a full-time, six-month internship, starting on 1 February 2027 
  • Be able to work in a hybrid model, spending three days per week at our Nike Inc EHQ Campus (Colosseum 1, 1213 Hilversum, Netherlands) and two days from home  
  • You are currently enrolled in a full-time study program at a Dutch university (HBO or WO level), regardless of your nationality OR You hold EU/EEA citizenship and are enrolled in a university outside the Netherlands 

WHAT YOU WILL WORK ON 

As a Merchandising Intern, you'll help shape consumer-right product assortments and support key merchandising decisions across one of our three iconic brands: Nike, Jordan, or Converse. As a Merchandising Intern, you'll help shape consumer-right product assortments and support key merchandising decisions across one of our three iconic brands: Nike, Jordan, or Converse.  

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to: 

  • Manage product information and support seasonal merchandising processes to ensure accurate and timely product data 
  • Use consumer, marketplace, and business insights to inform merchandising decisions and identify opportunities 
  • Analyze data and develop recommendations that support business performance and growth 
  • Support the creation of product assortments and presentations that bring the consumer and marketplace strategy to life 
  • Collaborate with cross-functional partners, including Sales, Digital Direct, Demand Planning, and Inventory Management, to deliver consumer-right assortments 

WHAT YOU'LL EXPERIENCE 

  • Bespoke internship program activities designed to build skills through meaningful work, dedicated learning opportunities, and meaningful connections 
  • Being part of a diverse cohort of interns that will expand your network through social, cultural, sporting, and professional development events 
  • The Nike Inc EHQ Campus, where innovation, creativity, and sport shape how teams work every day, with access to on-site fitness facilities  
  • Work in a hybrid environment that combines in-person collaboration and community with the flexibility of working from home  

USEFUL INFORMATION 

START DATE: 1 February 2027 

DURATION: 6 months 

TO APPLY: Click ‘Apply Now’ to submit your CV in English no later than 11 October 2027 

  

Successful candidates will be contacted by early November for the first stage of the selection. The final interviews will take place throughout November. 

Please note: We recommend that you only apply for the position you believe you are most suited to. If your skillset is more suitable for a different role, we will consider your application for that position. 

Key Skills
MerchandisingData analysisCommunicationTeamworkAnalytical skillsOrganizational skillsBusiness insightsProduct assortmentMarketplace strategyCross-functional collaborationAI curiosityFashion managementRetail managementMarketing
Categories
RetailMarketingManagement & LeadershipData & AnalyticsCreative & Media
Benefits
On-site fitness facilitiesProfessional development eventsSocial and cultural eventsNetworking opportunitiesHybrid work environment