Assistant Store Manager (Full-time) - ST. Louis, MO

Hibbett•St. Louis, MO

4d•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 accomplishing store goals. The role requires knowledge of the store’s product areas and departments, upholding policies, procedures, and visual standards, and promoting merchandise while delivering outstanding customer service. In the Store Manager’s absence, the Assistant Manager assumes supervisory control of the store and is trained in Store Manager responsibilities. The position also supports personnel recruiting, training, and evaluation; directs staff; monitors inventory, sales, and expenses; and helps protect company assets and financial information. The Assistant Manager supervises employees when the Store Manager is absent, including assigning and directing work, training, 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 company assets.
Consult with the Store Manager to establish 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 as needed.
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.
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.
Uphold company policies, procedures, and standards in the operations, personnel, visual, and customer service manuals, as well as company communications.
Protect company assets and financial information by ensuring internal control procedures are accurate and effective and informing management or appropriate officials of potential fraud risk.
Perform general administrative duties as needed and fulfill Store Manager responsibilities when trained.
Supervise employees in the Store Manager’s absence, including interviewing and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, and resolving problems.