Assistant Store Manager (Full-time) - Douglas, AZ

Hibbett•Douglas, AZ

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager assists and consults with the Store Manager on overall store operations and administrative duties, including determining methods and approaches for achieving store goals. This role requires knowledge of each product area or department, adherence to policies, procedures, and visual standards, and a strong focus on customer service and merchandise sales. The Assistant Manager assumes supervisory control when the Store Manager is absent and is trained in the Store Manager’s responsibilities. The role supports asset protection, staffing, training, employee evaluation, inventory awareness, sales and expense monitoring, merchandising, ordering, scheduling, and administrative work. The Assistant Manager helps ensure that staff complete departmental responsibilities and standards, keeps the Store Manager informed about inventory movement and customer trends, and safeguards company assets and financial information by following internal controls and reporting potential fraud risks.

Requirements

Experience working in a retail environment; footwear and athletic apparel experience is preferred.
1–3 years of customer service experience.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to assist in managing a team and keep up with overall goals and profits.
Self-starter with initiative to take on important tasks without being asked.
Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks accurately.
Team player passionate about outstanding customer service and selling merchandise.

Nice To Haves

Retail experience in footwear and athletic apparel.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager in controlling company assets.
Consult with the Store Manager on action plans for selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, scheduling, and other store responsibilities.
Assume responsibility for the entire store in the Store Manager’s absence.
Assist with recruiting, training, and evaluating personnel.
Provide knowledge and guidance to employees and customers across departments.
Monitor inventory, sales statistics, and expenses to support profitability.
Direct staff to ensure departmental responsibilities and standards are completed.
Keep the Store Manager informed about inventory movement and customer trends.
Maintain quality customer service and provide attentive service to customers, including during peak periods.
Promote and sell company services and merchandise.
Follow company policies, procedures, and standards in operations, personnel, visual presentation, and customer service.
Protect company assets and financial information by ensuring internal control procedures are accurate and effective, and reporting potential fraud risks to management or appropriate officials.
Perform general administrative duties and carry out Store Manager responsibilities when trained.
Supervise employees in the Store Manager’s absence, including interviewing and training employees, planning and assigning work, directing work, and resolving problems.