Manager In Training (Full Time) - Adel, GA

Hibbett•Adel, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager in Training assists the Store Manager with overall store operations and administrative duties. The role requires knowledge of each product area or department and helps determine methods and approaches for achieving store goals and initiatives. The Manager in Training upholds company policies, procedures, and visual standards; promotes sales and promotions; and serves as an ambassador for Hibbett | City Gear by delivering a distinctive customer experience and helping acquire and retain customers. The role assumes supervisory control of the store when the Store Manager is absent and includes training in the Store Manager’s responsibilities. The Manager in Training supports asset control, sales and merchandising activities, restocking, ordering, scheduling, inventory awareness, and profitability. The position also provides guidance to employees and customers, maintains customer service standards, performs administrative work as needed, and protects company assets and financial information by ensuring effective internal controls and reporting potential fraud risks. In the Store Manager’s absence, the Manager in Training supervises employees in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. Supervisory duties include interviewing and training employees, planning and assigning work, directing staff, 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, preferably 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 and departmental responsibilities.
Assume responsibility for the entire store in the Store Manager’s absence.
Provide knowledge and guidance to employees and customers across 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.
Maintain quality customer service, including welcoming customers and assisting multiple customers during peak periods.
Promote and sell company services and merchandise.
Perform general administrative duties and train in the Store Manager’s responsibilities.
Uphold 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 the accuracy and effectiveness of internal controls and informing management or appropriate officials of potential fraud risks.
Supervise employees in the Store Manager’s absence, including interviewing and training, planning and assigning work, directing work, and resolving problems.