Nike, Inc.
Nike World Headquarters
One Bowerman Drive
Beaverton, OR 97005
Phone: (503) 671-6453
www.nike.com
Leadership Program Contact
www.nikebiz.com/careers
Locations
Regional operations for the
Americas, Asia-Pacific and US are
located at Nike’s World Headquarters
location.
Defining Leadership
How does your company view leadership?
Nike is always looking for high potential individuals who are seeking a challenging
and rewarding career. We have a variety of development programs ranging from
programs for mid-career professionals to new graduates. Our development programs
vary around the globe by region.
Leadership Programs and Training
What is the program called?
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Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Management Development Program
World Headquarters Marketing Development Program
Please describe the leadership programs.
• Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Management Development Program—
This program begins at our European headquarters located near Amsterdam in
Hilversum, The Netherlands. The structure, content and duration of the training
are determined by the level of each individual and are tailored to meet specific
development needs and ensure that you are business-ready at the end of the
rotation.
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Following completion of the program, there is a possibility that you will be asked
to relocate to another European country. The assignment locations are based on
business needs and Nike will cover the costs of these moves and provide assistance
to you. Each placement is unique, project based and business critical—giving you
the opportunity to demonstrate your capabilities and add value to our business. The
program has rotations through a variety of departments including finance, sales,
retail, human resources, brand marketing and supply chain.
• World Headquarters Marketing Development Program—At our World
headquarters near Beaverton, Ore., we offer one type of development program.
The program is designed for recent college graduates and MBA students who have
a proven track record of academic excellence and extracurricular achievement.
The Marketing Development Program provides participants with rotational
experiences in global brand marketing over a two-year period. Rotations include
exposure to at least four of the following functions: Brand initiatives, advertising,
digital, PR, experiential marketing, community affairs, brand planning or retail
marketing. The objective of the program is to give key talent exposure to and
hands-on experience with the brand marketing process at Nike, preparing these
individuals to take on associate brand manager roles at the completion of the
program.
Qualifications of the candidate:
• Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) Management Development Program—
Our program is designed for MBA graduates with a minimum of five years
working experience in a related functional area. Candidates should have
experience in working in a dynamic and diverse team environment with a proven
ability to deliver results against targets on complex projects.
• World Headquarters Marketing Development Program—Nike seeks exceptional
talent from around the world, and through a multi-stage screening process
including individual interviews, projects and panel interviews, selects those with
the personal drive, marketing experience and acumen, consumer connection and
passion to perform exceptionally in the global brand marketing organization. Nike
strongly prefers individuals with MBAs and at least two years of business
experience in addition to education.
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