A good first job - Sales Lead Foot Locker Employee Review

3.0
28 Oct 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Co-workers and managers are usually good people. It's a fun environment to work in. The discount is pretty good. Comparing my time at Foot Locker to other friends in retail positions, I didn't have it bad.

Cons

Low pay. Must travel to grow with the company. Sales associates get short shifts. Training videos are old and outdated. District managers have no idea what is going on in their stores. They can tell you how to sell something but can't implement it themselves.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
1 Jun 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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