Great job but bad corporate politics - Sales Associate NIKE Employee Review

4.0
18 Feb 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Nice discount at 30% as a sales associate. Flexible hours Nice managers who give alot of chances for tardiness Easy work Tax-deducted or almost free clothing and shoes every quarter Alot of young adults Motivational attitude.

Cons

Athletes get most of the grunt work During high volume and traffic managers lock down in the office and basically do nothing During low volume and traffic managers lock down in the office and basically do nothing Managers who don't know how to efficiently operate and require assistance from other athletes to do their job (btw, those athletes still have their own relative tasks to perform as well.) Not alot of incentive to move up in the company No commission or recognition for hard work No incentive besides an extra $5 on a bonus check to work for loss prevention in finding missing items Sketchy corporate history with continuing human rights violations that the company persists in denying Preferential treatment in giving hours away to some athletes Hour scheduling is rigged. Some managers take away from the salary pool by cutting hours for other managers and athletes and take that money for themselves. Hour scheduling can be notoriously off forcing associates to document every time they punch in or punch out. Disparity in paycheck amount can be up to as much as 75% of the time worked for that 2 week paycheck window. In reference to the last statement above, the scheduling manager has nothing else to do besides just this. Very disappointing.

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2.0
21 Jun 2026
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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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