Manager, Strategy (Hybrid)

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression. As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand.

We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next. Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve.

This hybrid position will be located at our Corporate Office in New York, New York. Expectations for hybrid in-office schedule is three days a week; Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer immigration-related support for this position.

About the role

The Strategy team serves as a thought partner and execution engine for senior leadership, working on the highest-priority, cross-functional challenges facing the business. This is an opportunity to operate as an internal consultant and drive tangible impact—leading high-visibility initiatives across merchandising, planning & allocations, store operations, and marketing. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of an iconic brand—combining the entrepreneurial spirit of a standalone business with the resources and operational rigor of a best-in-class retail operator.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives from problem definition through execution, partnering closely with functional leaders across the organization
• Develop structured hypotheses, conduct rigorous analyses, and synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership
• Partner with teams such as Merchandising, Planning & Allocation, Store Operations, and Marketing to solve complex business problems and drive measurable outcomes
• Build business cases and implementation roadmaps to enable decision-making and ensure initiatives translate into real impact
• Drive alignment across stakeholders by coordinating workstreams, setting pace and expectations, and removing barriers to execution—not just tracking progress, but actively pushing teams toward outcomes

Example Projects Could Include:

• Supporting functional teams in identifying areas of opportunity and developing execution plans
• Building solutions to help teams operate more efficiently and effectively
• Advancing key enterprise initiatives and strategic priorities
• Partnering with leadership on critical internal initiatives

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of experience in strategy consulting or in internal strategy within retail or CPG preferred
• Strong business acumen and understanding of financial concepts; ability to translate analysis into strategic insight and action
• Exceptional problem-solving skills and structured thinking; able to independently frame ambiguous problems and drive them forward
• Proven ability to conduct both quantitative and qualitative analysis and synthesize market, customer, and operational insights
• Strong project leadership skills with the ability to lead multiple workstreams in parallel and drive execution through influence
• Excellent communication and storytelling skills, including experience presenting to and influencing senior stakeholders
• Highly proactive, intellectually curious, and willing to roll up sleeves to drive outcomes
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills and low ego
• Passion for sneakers and sports is a plus

Benefits

The annual base salary range is $100,000 - $140,000. This range represents the anticipated low and high end of the salary for this position. This role is also eligible to receive short-term incentives that align with company performance. Salary will be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

• Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Medical | Dental | Vision Coverage
• 401(k) | Roth 401(k)
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Opportunities for Advancement
• Tuition Reimbursement for Qualified Courses
• Strong Company Culture
• Employee Resource Groups

Schedule

Hybrid in-office schedule: three days a week (Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday).