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 accomplishing store goals. The role requires knowledge of each product area or department and adherence to policies, procedures, and standards in the visual manual. The Assistant Manager is committed to outstanding customer service and promoting store merchandise. In the Store Manager’s absence, the Assistant Manager assumes supervisory control of the store and is trained in the Store Manager’s responsibilities. The position supports asset protection, sales and merchandising activities, staffing, inventory awareness, and the completion of departmental responsibilities. It also provides employee and customer guidance, helps maintain profitability, and ensures customer service standards are upheld.

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 simultaneously and precisely.
  • Team player with a passion for 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 to establish action plans for departmental and overall store responsibilities, including selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, and scheduling.
  • 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 across departments.
  • Direct staff to ensure departmental 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.
  • Perform general administrative duties and train in the Store Manager’s responsibilities.
  • Uphold company policies, procedures, and standards in the operations, personnel, visual, and customer service manuals and company communications.
  • Protect company assets and financial information by ensuring internal control procedures are accurate and effective, and report potential fraud risk to management or appropriate officials.
  • Supervise employees in the Store Manager’s absence, including interviewing and training employees, planning and assigning work, directing work, and resolving problems.
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