About The Position

The Assistant Manager assists and consults with the Store Manager on overall store operations and administrative duties, including identifying methods and approaches for accomplishing store goals. The role requires knowledge of each product area or department and adherence to the policies, procedures, and standards in the visual manual. The Assistant Manager is passionate about outstanding customer service and promoting store merchandise, assumes supervisory control when the Store Manager is absent, and is trained in Store Manager responsibilities. The Assistant Manager helps manage store assets, personnel, sales, restocking, merchandising, ordering, scheduling, inventory, and expenses. The role provides guidance to employees and customers, supports profitability and quality customer service, and performs general administrative duties as needed. In the Store Manager’s absence, the Assistant Manager supervises employees and carries out related responsibilities, 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 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 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 the assets of Hibbett I City Gear.
  • Consult with the Store Manager on action plans for selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, scheduling, and other departmental and store responsibilities.
  • 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 in all 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 Hibbett I City Gear services and merchandise.
  • Uphold company policies, procedures, and standards, including those in the operations, personnel, visual, and customer service manuals and company memos.
  • 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.
  • Perform general administrative duties as needed and train in Store Manager responsibilities.
  • In the Store Manager’s absence, supervise employees, interview and train employees, plan and assign work, direct work, and resolve problems.
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