Manager In Training (Part Time)

Hibbett•Batesburg-Leesville, SC

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager in Training assists the Store Manager with overall store operations and administrative duties. This role is knowledgeable across the store’s product areas and departments, helps determine approaches to meet store goals and initiatives, and upholds company policies, procedures, and visual standards. The Manager in Training promotes sales and promotions, provides outstanding customer service, and represents Hibbett | City Gear in creating a distinctive customer experience that helps acquire and retain customers. In the Store Manager’s absence, this position assumes supervisory control of the store and is trained in the Store Manager’s responsibilities. The role supports asset control, selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, scheduling, inventory and sales oversight, and staff direction. It also performs general administrative work and helps protect company assets and financial information by maintaining effective internal controls and reporting potential fraud risks.

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 in footwear and athletic apparel.

Responsibilities

Assist the Store Manager in controlling Hibbett | City Gear 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 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 welcoming customers and assisting multiple customers during peak periods.
Promote and sell company services and merchandise.
Follow company policies, procedures, standards, manuals, and memos.
Protect company assets and financial information by ensuring internal controls are accurate and effective, and report 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.