You get what you put into it - which can be great sales career path - Manager Foot Locker Employee Review

3.0
1 Apr 2013
Recommend
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Pros

I really enjoyed working in Foot Locker as it gave me an opportunity to make money, develop my management skills and helped create a path of leadership that was exciting.

Cons

Long hours (as a lead/manager, often as long as 12 hours) and a focus on "add-ons" (socks, insoles, polish, etc.) which sometimes makes the customer experience more like buying a used car.

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5.0
22 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great place to work with the best management could ask for.

Cons

Hours slow during non peak season

3.0
1 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Working here puts you right at the center of sneaker, fashion, and youth culture. You get exposure to massive global vendor partnerships (Nike, Jordan, Adidas, Puma) and high-scale enterprise operations that look great on a resume. Solid corporate benefits package including a competitive 401(k) match, health/wellness accounts, and performance-based bonuses or RSUs at leadership levels. Excellent product perks, including an employee discount across all banners (Foot Locker, Champs, Kids Foot Locker). The corporate dress code is casual and sneaker-friendly. Internal Mobility: Because of the massive global corporate footprint, there are clear paths to transition across different departments (Marketing, Supply Chain, Tech, Finance, Merchandising) along with tuition reimbursement opportunities.

Cons

In efforts to streamline costs, optimize the store fleet, and fund digital growth, the company has historically undergone structural realignments, corporate relocations, or localized layoffs, which can impact team morale and workload distribution.

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