Senior Business Support Assistant

As a Senior Administrative Assistant supporting 3 Senior Directors Nike Direct Planning, you are a strategic enabler and trusted partner. Your role is to unlock leadership capacity, keep the business moving forward, and elevate how the team shows up-internally and externally. You sit at the intersection of people, priorities, and process, helping the Leader and their organization operate at pace while reinforcing a strong NIKE brand presence.
Through proactive partnership, exceptional organization, and sound judgment, you help build strong connections across teams, fostering clarity, momentum, and a positive culture.

WHO YOU ARE

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt style and message to different audiences
• Approachable, professional, and confident - able to build trust at all levels
• Proactive, highly organized, and energized by a fast-paced, ever-evolving environment
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity, change, and competing priorities with resilience and optimism
• Strategic multi-tasker with strong problem-solving instincts and a solutions-first mindset
• Self-directed and accountable, owning outcomes end-to-end
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills and sound judgment
• Trusted with highly confidential and sensitive information
• Strong emotional intelligence with natural people skills
• Embodies NIKE's maxims and values, leading by example with integrity and high ethical standards

• As a Senior Administrative Assistant, you will support 3 Senior Directors in Nike Direct Planning; delivering operational excellence across a broad scope, including but not limited to:
• Own and manage complex calendars, expenses, and time prioritization to maximize Leader effectiveness
• Manage and coordinate internal and external communications with clarity, discretion, and professionalism
• Prepare, capture, and follow up on meeting notes, action items, and key decisions
• Drive proactive and consistent communication flow between the Team Lead and Leadership Teams
• Handle confidential information with discretion and sound judgment at all times
• Be a visible and accessible presence on the floor-serving as a go-to contact for your Leader, team, and partners
• Build and sustain strong, collaborative relationships across teams, functions, and geographies
• Contribute to projects by identifying opportunities to simplify, improve, and elevate ways of working
• Provide seamless support for meetings, travel, and key moments for the Team Lead and Leadership Team
• Plan, coordinate, and execute logistics for Global Visits, Leadership Team meetings, Market visits, team offsites, and events
• Track and manage department budgets, including Purchase Orders and financial coordination
• Maintain oversight of team travel, org charts, and FTO tracking
• Coordinate and prepare presentations, leadership overviews, and weekly business updates
• Partner on space planning initiatives and departmental moves, ensuring minimal disruption and strong execution
• Provide back-up support across the admin community, including coverage for other Assistants when needed

• At least 3 years of experience as an Assistant in an international environment
• Fluent in English (written and verbal), Dutch is an advantage
• Excellent MS Office skills
• Must be able to work flexible hours
• Must be able to travel for offsites and meetings