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      Cool side gig while in school (high school) - Sales Associate Foot Locker Employee Review

      4.0
      11 Aug 2025
      Sales associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Straight forward job – selling sports clothes and shoes. --- Sunday shifts were fun, and you met cool customers (return excuses were funny at times for denied shoes that were clearly worn). --- The store’s music and setting were cool and modern with air conditioning. It was also nice being at the mall for work. --- Good exposure to understanding sales and sports fashion at the entry level with handling an inventory room in the back. --- Co-workers and customers were mostly nice (like 95%). --- The work scheduling was great; they worked around my schooling. --- Having a high sales day was the best feeling and you got a nice bonus from it! I also honestly really did like helping customers, it was very satisfying seeing people get happy over buying apparel and shoes they really liked and wanted (capitalism at its finest).

      Cons

      New managers would change the vibe of the store and target employees. I had one who thought it was his store, like he owned Foot Locker and tried to make me do extra work that was never part of job, that no one else had to do and I wouldn’t do it, so he was out to get me, and he took my sales one time for his bonus. There were good managers, but bad ones can really ruin the shift (you must learn how to ignore them or phase them out). --- You can have slow sales days. --- You might get over the job after a year or two (but it is worth it if you are in school or just need something that will work around your schedule).

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      Foot Locker Response
      10mo
      This was such a thoughtful and real review! Thanks for laying it all out. Sounds like you brought a ton of energy and positivity to the store, and we’re glad the flexibility helped you balance work with school. We also hear you on leadership. The store vibe really changes depending on who's running the shift, and that’s something we’re always trying to get better at. Thanks again for being part of the team!

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      5.0
      22 June 2026
      Operations lead
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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
      Talent acquisition
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      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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