About The Position

As the Assistant Store Manager, you provide leadership and direction to the store team by communicating sales objectives and motivating sales associates under the direction of the Store Manager. You will assist the Store Manager with the continuous development and training of sales associates and ensure compliance to all core policies and procedures. You assist in maximizing store profitability by achieving store sales goals, and ensure that store standards and processes for merchandising and operations are well executed. You create an inclusive environment and set the example for customer engagement that exceeds industry standards. As needed, you will assume responsibility for the store in the Store Manager’s absence. Join the Altra Family We want everyone who is capable of running to experience the thrill of finishing their first race, setting a new personal record and shattering limits they never thought they could overcome. We use our run-improving footwear, unmatched education and inextinguishable passion for running to inspire everyone to lace up, hit the open road or tail, and start running. Our mission to get everyone who is able out and running may be bold, but we won’t stop trying until it’s a reality. Assistant Store Manager How You Will Make a Difference What you will do: You contribute to maximizing and achieving store sales goals and monitoring sales progress against key targets. You model and foster a consumer centric mindset within the store and selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers. You support the Store Manager with networking and recruiting high caliber, diverse talent. You provide direct coaching, feedback, training and supervision of the team, ensuring that all company policies and procedures are followed and in compliance. How you will do it: By consistently demonstrating clear communication and training, you assist in setting expectations for customer engagement, store policies as well as fostering a high performing team. Assist in managing labor and payroll expenses to maximize sales and profitability. You promote an environment of productivity by ensuring the team has the knowledge and skills to meet store goals for sales and customer engagement. What success looks like: You and the team successfully meet and exceed sales results and business goals. You are responsible for assisting the Store Manager in coaching and developing the team. You lead by example, promote an inclusive store environment, and create great consumer experiences in all situations. Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.

Requirements

  • Ability to meet business goals by driving results through store teams
  • How to coach and motivate a team to excel at sales & profit results
  • Proven communication skills
  • Being solution oriented and ability to be flexible in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

  • Years of related professional/retail experience: 2+ years preferred; 1-2 years preferred retail management experience
  • Educational position requirements: A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in your total experience and professional achievements.

Responsibilities

  • You contribute to maximizing and achieving store sales goals and monitoring sales progress against key targets.
  • You model and foster a consumer centric mindset within the store and selling behaviors through genuine interactions with consumers.
  • You support the Store Manager with networking and recruiting high caliber, diverse talent.
  • You provide direct coaching, feedback, training and supervision of the team, ensuring that all company policies and procedures are followed and in compliance.
  • Assist in managing labor and payroll expenses to maximize sales and profitability.
  • You promote an environment of productivity by ensuring the team has the knowledge and skills to meet store goals for sales and customer engagement.
  • You are responsible for assisting the Store Manager in coaching and developing the team.
  • You lead by example, promote an inclusive store environment, and create great consumer experiences in all situations.

Benefits

  • We offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates.
  • Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on “Looking to Join VF?” to learn more.
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