Assistant Store Manager (Assistant Head Coach)- Gretna Green
2 days ago• Carlisle, United Kingdom
Join the NIKE, Inc. team!
In our NIKE Retail Stores we use unique job names for our positions: a Store Manager is called "Head Coach", an Assistant Store Manager is called "Assistant Head Coach", a department manager is called "Coach", a team leader is called "Lead" and a Sales Associates is called "Athlete".
As an Assistant Head Coach (Assistant Store Manager)you are:
- Cooperating with the Head Coach to create a unique shopping experience and deliver service excellence to our consumers.
- Coordinating, supporting and supervising a diverse team and ensuring an excellent work atmosphere (e.g. recruitment, development, performance management, staffing).
- Implementing operational excellent processes and tools to reach sales targets, optimize services and improve the consumer satisfaction as well as to increase efficiency and productivity.
- Overseeing various departments such as Commercial, Athlete and/or Consumer Experience.
- Supporting Head Coach in implementing NIKE's strategy in your store (e.g. sustainability, membership, digital services).
- Providing reports about store activities, local marketplace and consumer insights.
- Ensuring that the store complies with all NIKE standards and guidelines.
- Cooperating with your business partners across stores and HQ.
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What you get:
- Attractive salary that evolves with the market and experience.
- Opportunity of receiving monthly bonus payments.
- Attractive online and in-store employee discounts.
- Attractive Benefits Package, Pension & Share scheme.
- Exciting development and career opportunities.
- Regular training on leadership, sales and products.
- A dynamic and motivating environment which values Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I).
- Staff dress to represent NIKE and foster our team spirit.
- Access to sports activities.
- Opportunities to participate in unique NIKE moments.
What you bring:
- A passion for NIKE and/or love of sport.
- Some experience in retail and/or leadership positions.
- Very good command of English language (written and spoken).
- Experience and competency in serving exceptional consumer service.
- Ability to coach and develop a strong team.
- Strong focus on communication.
- Flexibility to work in shifts and on weekends.
Qualifications:
- Extensive retail experience including experience in management.
- Enthusiasm and passion about sports and / or sports fashion.
- Availability to work evenings and weekends
Client-provided location(s): Carlisle, United Kingdom
Job ID: nike-21272_R-82705
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-04-22T18:55:51
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Adoption Assistance Program
- Family Support Resources
- Fertility Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Commuter Benefits Program
- Casual Dress
- Happy Hours
- Snacks
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
- Volunteer Time Off
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K)
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Company Equity
- Stock Purchase Program
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
- Profit Sharing
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Learning and Development Stipend
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
- Veteran founded/led