Job Details

📌 Job Title: Nike Retail Store Associate (Athlete) – Part-Time
🏢 Company: Nike
📍 Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
🕒 Employment Type: Part-Time
🏬 Career Area: Retail Stores
⏰ Working Hours: Minimum 24 hours per week
📅 Schedule: 3–4 days per week including weekends and holidays
🆔 Job ID: R-82325

Company Overview

Nike is one of the world’s leading sportswear and athletic brands, known for driving innovation, inspiration, and performance across global sports and lifestyle markets. The company designs and delivers footwear, apparel, and sporting equipment that empower athletes and communities worldwide.

At Nike, employees are encouraged to bring creativity, teamwork, and passion into everything they do. The company promotes an energetic and inclusive work culture where innovation and personal growth are highly valued.

Job Overview

Nike is seeking enthusiastic and customer-focused individuals to join its Durban retail team as Part-Time Retail Store Associates, also known as Athletes. This role involves delivering exceptional customer service, supporting daily retail operations, and helping customers find products that suit their lifestyle and fitness goals.

The successful candidate will work in a fast-paced retail environment while contributing to a collaborative team culture and ensuring customers enjoy a memorable in-store experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide excellent and authentic customer service
• Assist customers in selecting suitable Nike products and services
• Maintain strong knowledge of Nike products, technologies, and promotions
• Operate cash registers and process customer transactions accurately
• Assist with stock receiving, replenishment, and merchandise organisation
• Support visual merchandising and in-store displays
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the store
• Participate in store events and promotional activities
• Work collaboratively with team members to achieve store goals
• Demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and reliability at all times
• Ensure customers feel welcomed, valued, and supported throughout their shopping experience

Qualifications

Education

• Grade 12 / Matric certificate required

Experience

• Previous retail or customer service experience advantageous
• Experience in sportswear, fashion, or lifestyle retail beneficial

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Customer-focused attitude and positive personality
• Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment
• Teamwork and collaboration skills
• Ability to learn about products and retail technologies quickly
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Reliable and professional work ethic

Additional Requirements

• Must be 18 years or older
• Flexibility to work day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and public holidays
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform physical retail duties

CV Tips

• Highlight any retail or customer service experience
• Include achievements related to teamwork or customer satisfaction
• Mention communication and interpersonal skills clearly
• Showcase flexibility with working hours and shift work
• Include experience operating tills, handling stock, or merchandising if applicable
• Keep your CV clean, energetic, and tailored to retail environments
• Mention sports, fitness, or fashion interests if relevant to the role

Benefits of Joining the Company

• Employee discounts on Nike products
• Health and wellness benefits
• Employee Assistance Programme support
• Paid time off and holiday pay benefits
• Opportunity to participate in the Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Exposure to a globally recognised sports and lifestyle brand
• Inclusive and energetic team culture
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and customer-focused environment

Company Policy

Nike is an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace. Employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs without discrimination.

The company encourages innovation, teamwork, integrity, and respect among employees while maintaining high standards of customer service and professionalism. All employees are expected to contribute positively to the workplace culture and uphold Nike’s values and ethical standards.