Sr. Manager, Strategy (Hybrid)

Foot Locker EMEA; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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 C

Strong Company Culture

Employee Resource Groups

Job summary

Foot Locker Corporate Office in New York, NY is seeking a Senior Manager to join the North America Strategy team. You will lead cross-functional initiatives across merchandising, planning & allocations, store operations, and marketing to drive measurable outcomes.

The role requires 4+ years in strategy, an MBA, and strong storytelling to influence senior leaders. This hybrid position offers in-office collaboration three days a week.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in strategy consulting or in internal strategy within retail or CPG preferred.
• MBA from top-tier program preferred.
• Strong business acumen with understanding of financial concepts.
• Exceptional problem-solving and structured thinking; able to frame ambiguous problems.
• Proven ability to conduct both quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Strong project leadership and ability to manage multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives from problem definition through execution.
• Develop hypotheses, conduct analyses, and synthesize insights into actionable recommendations.
• Partner with Merchandising, Planning & Allocations, Store Operations, and Marketing to solve business problems.
• Build business cases and implementation roadmaps to enable decision-making.
• Drive alignment across stakeholders and push teams toward outcomes.
• Example projects include identifying opportunities, building efficient solutions, and advancing strategic priorities.

Skills

Strategy consulting

Cross-functional leadership

Financial concepts

Problem solving

Communication & storytelling

Project leadership

Influence senior stakeholders

Collaborative

Passion for sneakers

Education

MBA degree

Job description

Overview

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. Come change the game with us. 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.

Make your mark on the next chapter of Foot Locker! Foot Locker is looking for a Senior Manager to join the North America Strategy team. The 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.

Foot Locker Corporate Office

2 Pennsylvania Plaza

New York, NY 10121

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. At this time, Foot Locker will not sponsor a new applicant for employment authorization or offer any immigration related support for this position (i.e. H1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 STEM OPT, F-1 CPT, J-1, TN, or another type of work authorization).

Responsibilities

• Lead and support high-impact, cross-functional strategic initiatives from problem definition through execution, partnering closely with functional leaders across org.
• Develop structured hypotheses, conduct rigorous analyses, and synthesize insights into clear, actionable recommendations for senior leadership
• Partner with teams such as Merchandising, Planning & Allocations, 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

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in strategy consulting or in internal strategy within retail or CPG preferred
• MBA from top-tier program 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, sports, and retail

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

Benefits

The annual base salary range is $125000 - $165000. 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. Salary is one component of the Foot Locker, Inc. total compensation package, which includes the below.

Foot Locker Benefits:

• 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

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