Assistant Store Manager (Full-time) - Stephenville, TX

Hibbett•Stephenville, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager assists and consults with the Store Manager on the store’s overall operations and administrative duties, including determining methods and approaches for accomplishing store goals. The role requires knowledge of each product area or department and a commitment to outstanding customer service and merchandise promotion. The Assistant Manager upholds the policies, procedures, and standards in the visual manual, assumes supervisory control when the Store Manager is absent, and is trained in Store Manager responsibilities. The position also supports personnel recruiting, training, and evaluation; helps manage inventory, sales, expenses, and profitability; guides employees and customers; and performs general administrative duties as needed. The Assistant Manager supervises employees in the Store Manager’s absence, including interviewing and training employees, assigning and directing work, and resolving problems.

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 keeping 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 simultaneously and precisely.
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, and scheduling across departments and the store.
Assume responsibility for the entire store in the Store Manager’s absence.
Assist with personnel recruiting, training, and evaluation.
Provide knowledge and guidance to employees and customers across departments as needed.
Monitor inventory, sales statistics, and expenses to support profitability.
Direct staff to ensure department responsibilities and standards are completed.
Keep the Store Manager informed about inventory movement and customer trends.
Ensure quality customer service is maintained, including assisting customers as they enter and helping multiple customers during peak periods.
Promote and sell company services and merchandise.
Follow company policies, procedures, and standards in the operations, personnel, visual, and customer service manuals, as well as company memos.
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 as needed and undertake trained Store Manager responsibilities.
Supervise employees in the Store Manager’s absence, including interviewing and training, planning and assigning work, directing work, and resolving problems.