Manager In Training (Full Time) - West Burlington, IA

Hibbett•West Burlington, IA

13d•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 meeting 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 creating a distinctive customer experience and helping acquire and retain customers. The role assumes supervisory control when the Store Manager is absent and includes training in the Store Manager’s responsibilities. The Manager in Training supports store asset control, selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, and scheduling. They monitor inventory, sales statistics, and expenses; guide employees and customers; maintain customer-service standards; and complete administrative duties as needed. When supervising, they may interview and train employees, assign and direct work, and resolve 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 with a passion for 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 departmental and overall store responsibilities, including selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, and scheduling.
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 in all 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 assisting customers as they enter 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.
Supervise employees in the Store Manager’s absence, including interviewing and training employees, planning and assigning work, directing work, and resolving problems.