Fun High School/College Job - Sales Lead Foot Locker Employee Review

4.0
16 Jul 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Enthusiastic staff, fun customers, and good perks. Felt like you could go to any Footlocker in the country and connect with them. If you like sneakers/sneaker culture, you'll enjoy working here. On big shopping weekends/seasons, you can make great commission, and hours are plentiful.

Cons

Need clearer explanations up front on how commission works. It changed often, and managers didn't do a great job of clearing up confusion when associates asked. High management turnover: 3 managers in 2.5 years. Whenever it's an off season, don't expect to make commission unless you work the weekend. The market here isn't hot enough to support the current commission rates.

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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 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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