Assistant Store Manager (Istanbul Florentia Village)

Build the Team. Shape the Experience. 

We’re opening a brand-new NIKE store in Istanbul Florentia Village, and we’re looking for an Assistant Store Manager to help lead it from day one! 

You’ll be part of the leadership team bringing the NIKE spirit to life in a new location, helping to build the team, shape the culture, drive store performance, and create an inspiring consumer experience from the ground up. 

At NIKE, we move fast, think big, and win as one team. As Assistant Store Manager, you will support the Store Manager in leading, inspiring, and developing a high-performing team that delivers exceptional service and creates unforgettable moments for every consumer who walks through our doors. 

WHAT YOU DO 

• Support the opening of our new NIKE store in Istanbul Florentia Village and help build the team from the ground up 

• Create a welcoming, energetic, and premium store environment for our consumers 

• Support, coach, and develop a diverse team while helping to build a strong and inclusive team culture  

• Partner with the Store Manager to drive store performance, including budgets, operations, planning, sales targets, service standards, and consumer satisfaction 

•  Bring NIKE’s strategy to life in-store, including membership, digital services, sustainability, and consumer engagement 

•  Ensure the store operates in line with NIKE standards, policies, and guidelines 

•  Work closely with other stores, field leadership, and HQ teams to deliver results and share best practices 

•  Create an environment where every team member feels inspired, supported, and empowered to grow and perform at their best 

WHAT YOU GET 

• Share in your store’s success through a monthly bonus, with a target of 15% of monthly eligible earnings based on store performance 

• In-store employee discounts 

• Private medical insurance 

• Life and disability insurance 

• Regular training on leadership, products, sales, and consumer experience 

• Staff dress to represent NIKE and strengthen our team spirit 

• Free access to Headspace app 

WHAT YOU BRING 

• Previous experience in a management role in store environment 

• Experience in retail operations, budgeting, planning, customer service, sales, and people management 

• A passion for NIKE, sport, and creating exceptional consumer experiences 

• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced retail environment 

• Strong coaching skills and the ability to motivate others to deliver their best 

• Good command of English and Turkish, both written and spoken 

• Flexibility to work in shifts and on weekends 

• Confidence in using tools to support employee coaching, feedback, conflict resolution, and performance conversations 

Weekly working hours: 40