Sr. Manager, Strategy (Hybrid)

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.

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 anddrive 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

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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