Creativity-numbing processes, bureaucracy and politics. - Marketing Director NIKE Employee Review

3.0
23 Jun 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Excellent salary, benefits, and work-life balance! - Plenty of people actually work 4 hour days (+ a few hours at the water cooler or starbucks)

Cons

- If you are a person driven to make a difference, and see your difference in action, this is not the place for you. There's probably a process in place that you can't mess with. - Countless 10+ year Nike-lifers in cushy jobs that spend more time protecting their jobs than achieving in them. They've found a way to outsource or pass-off everything to others. It's apparent the company is aware of this but doesn't know how to transition people out of the company in order to bring in fresh blood.

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5.0
22 Jun 2026
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Pros

great people to work with

Cons

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2.0
21 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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