Assistant Manager and Sales lead - Assistant Manager Foot Locker Employee Review

2.0
Sep 29, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

Employee discount was nice. Basically the only good thing about the job. The environment is typically fun and upbeat.

Cons

As a college student, it made it difficult to focus on school. Going to class all morning then working 12 to close 3 or 4 times a week makes it very difficult. Company does not care for employee happiness. They dont pay well, and they over work their managers and assitant managers. The district managers require managers to work ridiculous hours and do to much work. In the end, the amount of work put in does not match the pay you receive. The job is only benefital as a part time employee if you work in a high volume store. If you don't, your making minimum wage. which is pathetic. Upper management in my district is aweful. Making employees store managers when they are not properly trained. Choosing the wrong people for store managers. Moving assitant managers from one store to another, decreasing their pay due to commission, and not compensating for the loss of pay.

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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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