Disappointed - Media Manager NIKE Employee Review

2.0
5 Jan 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

• Work/Life balance (less competitive salary reflects this) • Movement within the company

Cons

• Many folks have worked decades at Nike and have lost their competitive knowledge edge. • I walked in passionate and will be leaving the company depleted. There’s not a lot to learn here, top heavy, over-complicated “matrix.” • Forced relocation can be hard if you’re moving from a big city. Portland is small and even smaller with the volume of Nike employees everywhere. Overall if you want to feel comfortable and your life priority is work/life balance at a less competitive salary, this is the place for you! If you are ambitious and want to learn, grow and push yourself to do new innovate things and be around others who have that same drive, you’ll easily lose who you are and feel disappointed.

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Pros

Easy job, great employee discount

Cons

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2.0
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Recommend
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Pros

Working at Nike was a great experience overall. The company culture is energetic, inclusive, and team-oriented. Management encourages employees to embody the Nike brand and provides opportunities for growth within retail and corporate roles. Employee discounts are excellent and make it easy to enjoy the products you sell. The work environment is fast-paced, especially during launches and holiday seasons, which keeps the job engaging. I also appreciated working alongside passionate teammates who genuinely cared about customer service and creating a positive shopping experience.

Cons

Retail schedules can be inconsistent and often include nights, weekends, and holidays. During peak periods, the store can become extremely busy, which can be stressful when balancing customer service expectations with operational tasks. Advancement opportunities can vary depending on store location and management structure.

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