Manager In Training (Part-Time)

Hibbett•Lake City, FL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager in Training assists the Store Manager with overall store operations and administrative duties and develops knowledge across all product areas and departments. The role helps determine methods for achieving store goals and initiatives, upholds company policies and standards, promotes sales and promotions, and works to create a distinctive customer experience that attracts and retains customers. The Manager in Training provides outstanding customer service, promotes merchandise, and assumes supervisory control and Store Manager responsibilities when the Store Manager is absent. The position also supports asset protection, inventory and sales oversight, department standards, employee direction, and administrative work. In the Store Manager’s absence, the Manager in Training supervises employees and may interview and train staff, 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 accurately.
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 company assets.
Consult with the Store Manager to establish action plans for selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, scheduling, and other store responsibilities.
Assume responsibility for the entire store when the Store Manager is absent.
Provide knowledge and guidance to employees and customers across departments as needed.
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.
Maintain quality customer service, including assisting customers as they enter and helping 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, including operations, personnel, visual, and customer service requirements.
Protect company assets and financial information by maintaining accurate and effective internal controls and reporting potential fraud risk.
Supervise employees in the Store Manager’s absence, including interviewing and training employees, planning and assigning work, directing work, and resolving problems.