NIKE STRATEGIC PLANNING GRADUATE INTERN
Become a Part of the NIKE, Inc. Team
NIKE, Inc. does more than outfit the world's best athletes. It is a place to explore potential,
obliterate boundaries and push out the edges of what can be. The company looks for people
who can grow, think, dream and create. Its culture thrives by embracing diversity and rewarding
imagination. The brand seeks achievers, leaders and visionaries. At Nike, it’s about each person
bringing skills and passion to a challenging and constantly evolving game.
Every successful team at Nike needs a brilliant game plan. Strategy teams shape and drive the
company’s growth agenda by leading the business planning processes, aligning enterprise
leadership to make our biggest opportunities a reality, and spearhead transformational projects
across Nike’s diverse businesses and geographies. Embedded in teams across the company, we
serve as critical thought partners to our senior leaders to explore complex business issues,
conduct consumer, competitive and market analyses, create financial models, and develop
action plans to galvanize our teams. Our team is known for acquiring and developing high-
octane talent for the company; we’re proud of the numerous Strategy alumni who have gone
onto leadership roles within Nike’s functions and businesses. With top talent and the DNA to
catalyze action, our teams help write the future of sport by charting Nike’s path forward!
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Nike Strategy is looking for MBA talent interested in Corporate Strategy. We have exciting
internship opportunities across the following Strategy teams:
• Consumer Construct
• Innovation, Product & Design
• Brand & Marketing
• Enterprise Strategy
• Geographies & Marketplace
• Global Technology
• Supply Chain
Team placement is based on business need so interest in multiple teams is preferred. These
teams lead Nike into the future by delivering integrated sets of choices and actions, informed by
insightful, objective answers to the most strategic questions to help Nike serve athletes* with
competitive separation and long-term, profitable growth.
WHAT YOU’LL EXPERIENCE:
As a Strategy Intern, you’ll partner to develop elements of NIKE, Inc.’s global long-term growth
strategy. You’ll manage one or more cross-functional projects in support of management to help
identify and evaluate critical strategic priorities and/or problems, and to catalyze action against
these priorities through long-range business planning and performance management.
Project examples include, but are not limited to:
• How must our retail strategy be evolved to better serve Women in North America?
• What opportunities could unlock the next wave of Nike Men's Fitness growth?
• How should our approach to Jordan athlete marketing be evolved to better serve the
youth of tomorrow?
This is a paid internship opportunity with relocation assistance. Curious to know what it’s like to
be part of a world-class Internship Program? Check out our recap video from last summer: Nike
Internship Program Recap Video
This internship – as well as full-time positions – are located in-person at the NIKE, Inc. World
Headquarters in Beaverton, OR. Check out this video of our World Headquarters to learn more
about life on campus: Nike WHQ Campus Video
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Qualifications:
• Enrolled in a MBA program with an expected graduation date of December 2025 or
Spring 2026
• Background in corporate strategy, strategy consulting, business development, corporate
development, investment banking, finance, digital/e-commerce, retail or general apparel
brands, or related fields
• 3-5 years work experience strongly preferred
• Cover Letter and resume submission (PDF) required
Skills:
• Demonstrated problem structuring and strategic problem-solving skills with experience
leading multiple simultaneous projects.
• Ability to navigate and thrive in ambiguity and influence across a cross-functional,
matrixed environment.
• Experience presenting to and influencing senior leadership with excellent written and
oral communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional
environment with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to complete quantitative and qualitative analysis and financial models.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to
participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and
to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request
accommodation.
NIKE, Inc. is a growth company that looks for team members to grow with it. Nike offers a
generous total rewards package, casual work environment, a diverse and inclusive culture, and
an electric atmosphere for professional development. No matter the location, or the role, every
Nike employee shares one galvanizing mission: To bring inspiration and innovation to every
athlete* in the world.
NIKE, Inc. is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive
consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual
orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.
