Like 'the Firm' movie - Senior Marketing Manager NIKE Employee Review

2.0
Jan 31, 2020
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Pros

Compensation, benefits, brand itself. Full of inspiring and smart people.

Cons

When it's great, it's amazing. When it's bad it destroys lives. NIKE is governed by an executive leadership team that has absolutely no idea what is happening on the ground due to the internal censorship. All very bright people but removed from NIKE's reality. Below them is a layer of VPs - my advice for anyone who wants to succeed at NIKE is to focus on making their VP like them, as opposed to simply doing an excellent job. It's an adult's popularity contest essentially. Most employees are miserable at NIKE and while they are investing millions in implementing work aimed at changing the culture, I (along with the many I know still there) can't see this happening. If you are lucky enough to have a good manager NIKE can be great but unfortunately they are few and far between. The sexism prevails but the male managers have become cleverer and are finding different channels to continue with their bad behaviors. NIKE should come with a warning sticker: NO EQUALITY, ANYWHERE.

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5.0
Jul 1, 2026
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Pros

Nike in general was a great company to work for. Great work life balance, great teammates, solid pay. Employee discount was awesome perk.

Cons

There was constant reorg and it hurt team morale.

2.0
Jun 21, 2026
Recommend
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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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