Retail Assistant Manager - Los Angeles FC Team Store

Fanatics • Los Angeles, CA

5h • Onsite

About The Position

At Fanatics Commerce, we’re more than just a leader in licensed sports merchandise – we’re a team united by a relentless passion for our fans and a commitment to innovation. We live by our BOLD Leadership principles: We Build Championship Teams, we’re Obsessed with Fans , we embrace a Limitless Entrepreneurial Spirit , and we approach every challenge with a Determined and Relentless Mindset . If you’re ready to contribute to a dynamic, fast-paced environment that thrives on collaboration and growth, we want you to be part of our team. Role Overview The Assistant Manager will take responsibility for the execution of the General Manager’s strategy to drive operational excellence and deliver results through promotions, special events, and fan engagement. They will support building strong teams at their assigned retail location while providing coaching and performance management for all employees. The Assistant Manager will report to the General Manager and work a rotating, full-time schedule including days, nights, weekends, extended hours on game days, and during events.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience preferred, not required.
• Minimum two or more years of retail management experience, preferably flagship store/high-profile.
• Must possess effective communication and problem-solving skills, be collaborative, with strong influencing and interpersonal skills.
• The highest level of integrity and ethics, both professional and personal.
• Experience managing a team of non-exempt employees is strongly preferred.
• Showed strength in the Microsoft Office Suite and retail point of sales systems.
• Ability to identify key business metrics to develop appropriate plans to drive results.
• Knowledge of the fan base to ensure actions taken are in support of improving the needs of the marketplace.
• Experience with retail finance, including P&L management.
• Shown written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead operational excellence.
• Ability to work independently while still adhering to company/departmental standards.
• Ability to provide clear direction to achieve goals and assign tasks to all employees while offering support and follow-up as necessary.
• Understanding of basic employee relations to comply with company policies, state and/or local laws, and union activity in applicable.
• Ability to create an inclusive environment that fosters the development of others; supports constructive conflict resolution.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence and strategic plans by performing actions that support company objectives.
• Drive back-of-house operations, lead stockroom organization.
• Execute the implementation of all Company initiatives through clearly communicated objectives and team priorities.
• Analyze metrics, daily operations, and P&L to identify opportunities and build initiatives.
• Quickly adapt and deliver in a fast-paced, high-growth environment while leading change.
• Demonstrate and maintain the highest levels of fan experience.
• Incorporate Fanatics values when planning daily operational excellence for the Team based on direction.
• Recruit and build a strong team in partnership with the General Manager while driving a culture of high performance and engagement that translates into an outstanding fan experience.
• Assess internal talent and recommend a succession plan for employees.
• Execute ‘Manager on Duty’ responsibilities when appropriate.

Benefits

• We provide a wide range of health, financial, legal, and development assistance, including wellness programs with fitness and weight management partners, paid maternity paternity leave, and infertility treatment.
• Additionally, we offer flexible time off to help you recharge, along with a competitive 401k plan to support your financial future.
• At Fanatics, we’re dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager