Assistant Manager

Snipes • Southgate, MI

5h

About The Position

As an Assistant Manager at SNIPES, you will fully manage the store’s staff and operations in the absence of the Store Manager. You will help maintain store standards, execute promotions and floor sets, support merchandise presentation, ensure register and operational procedures are followed, and help drive sales and profitability. The role also involves supporting the Store Manager in communicating goals, monitoring individual performance, training associates, and securing company funds according to policy.

SNIPES is a global sneaker and streetwear retailer with more than 750 stores in Europe and the USA. The company focuses on youth and neighborhood culture and supports communities through its “SNIPES serves” program.

This is a full-time, hourly position. Candidates must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be able to stand for long periods and lift between 15 and 30 pounds. An associate may need to respond to store alarm problems as needed.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of experience in retail leadership as an Assistant Manager or Department Manager is a plus.
• Able to respond to store alarm problems as needed.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Strong drive to achieve results.
• Takes initiative and has problem-solving skills.
• Enthusiasm for the brand.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Team player with the ability to lead a team.
• Disciplined and self-motivated.
• Goal-oriented.
• Adaptable and flexible.
• Fast learner.
• Must be able to stand for long periods throughout the shift.
• Must be able to lift between 15 and 30 pounds.

Nice To Haves

• College degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in retail leadership as an Assistant Manager or Department Manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in ensuring the sales floor and stockroom meet Company cleanliness standards.
• Set up sales and promotions with proper signage in a timely manner.
• Properly process register functions and ensure register procedures are followed in the store.
• Execute and comply with floor set guides and promotions in a timely manner.
• Assist the Store Manager in directing and maintaining merchandise presentation according to Visual Merchandising standards and current floor sets.
• Recognize, understand, and communicate customer merchandise needs, including when the store’s assortment meets or fails to meet those needs.
• Work with the Store Manager to ensure markdowns and transfers are completed correctly and on time.
• Demonstrate leadership in driving sales and profitability by achieving or exceeding established store and individual goals.
• Assist the Store Manager in communicating operational goals and directives to maximize the store team’s contributions toward the sales plan.
• Assist the Store Manager in monitoring and evaluating individual performance, including sales volume, hourly production, units per transaction, charge accounts, and loss prevention.
• Accurately perform register and/or Aptos functions and help train associates in those functions.
• Ensure Company funds are secured according to Company policy.
• Fully manage store staff and operations in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Respond to store alarm problems as needed.

Benefits

• Generous employee discount.
• Paid holidays.
• PTO (Paid Time Off).
• Bonus plan.
• Affordable health insurance.
• Retirement contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED