Assistant Store Manager (Full-time) - Alabaster, AL

Hibbett•Alabaster, AL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Manager assists and consults with the Store Manager on store operations and administrative duties, including determining methods and approaches to achieve store goals. The role requires knowledge of each product area or department, adherence to policies and standards in the visual manual, and a commitment to outstanding customer service and merchandise promotion. The Assistant Manager assumes supervisory control when the Store Manager is absent and is trained in the Store Manager’s responsibilities. The position supports asset control, selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, scheduling, personnel recruiting, training, and evaluation. It provides guidance to employees and customers, monitors inventory, sales statistics, and expenses, directs staff, tracks inventory movement and customer trends, and helps ensure profitability and quality customer service. The Assistant Manager also performs administrative duties and follows company policies, procedures, and standards, including controls that protect company assets and financial information. In the Store Manager’s absence, the Assistant Manager supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including interviewing and training, planning and assigning work, directing employees, 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 who is 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, scheduling, and other 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 across departments.
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 upon entry 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 and train in the Store Manager’s responsibilities.
In the Store Manager’s absence, supervise employees, including interviewing and training, planning and assigning work, directing work, and resolving problems.