Just Do It - Lead Athlete, Keyholder NIKE Employee Review

5.0
17 Feb 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

If you are looking to be part of the greatest athletic brand in the world, then Nike is the place for you. The business formula at Nike is quite simple. Beautiful and innovative apparel, footwear and gear lines that do not disappoint the customer and which are easy to sell due to quality, price and style. Beautiful working environments in the form of the Nike storefronts. Walking into work each day is a proud moment. Everything is impeccably displayed and great pride is taken by Nike team members to keep it that way, both at closing and throughout the work day. Great team spirit and camaraderie. Health benefits day 1, great employee discounts on already discounted shoes, apparel and gear.

Cons

The hours are very long and a very high level of fitness is required due to standing on one's feet all day, and the constant high energy needed to keep pace with customer service requests and product delivery throughout a work day. A work day at Nike retail can be as long as 12 hours door to door.

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5.0
1 July 2026
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Pros

Nike in general was a great company to work for. Great work life balance, great teammates, solid pay. Employee discount was awesome perk.

Cons

There was constant reorg and it hurt team morale.

2.0
21 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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