Assistant Manager

Foot Locker, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Employee discount

Paid time off

Life, medical & dental coverage

Defined contribution plan

Development and advancement

Job summary

Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead with energy and ownership, supporting the Store Manager in driving sales and coaching the team. This hands-on role requires maintaining store operations, upholding safety standards, and delivering a great customer experience.

You will act as Manager on Duty when scheduled, assist with hiring and training, and help close performance gaps while driving store priorities and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail experience with leadership exposure or key-holding roles.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and engage a diverse team.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; able to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example on the sales floor with energy and solutions for customers.
• Coach the team to deliver excellent service and product knowledge.
• Support sales goals by staying engaged on the floor and helping close the loop with customers.
• Help manage daily store operations including opening/closing and cash handling.
• Maintain organized, customer-ready store and follow safety and SOPs.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Retail KPIs

Job description

Overview

The Assistant Manager (AM) is a key store leader who helps bring sneaker culture to life by leading with energy, ownership, and purpose. This role supports the Store Manager in driving sales results, coaching the team, and keeping the store running strong;day in and day out.

Assistant Managers arehands-onleaders who move with urgency, stay connected to customers and teammates, and take pride in their store. With an "Always on,Neverno" mindset, ASMs help set the tone on the floor while taking ownership of what they can control to deliver a great customer experience.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

Artificial intelligence is not used for the process of screening, assessing, or selecting applicants.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Customer Experience & Sales

• Lead by example on the sales floor with an "Always on,Neverno" mindset;bringing energy, confidence, and solutions to every customer interaction.
• Coach the team to deliver great service, share product knowledge, and keep customers excited to shop.
• Support sales goals by staying engaged on the floor and helping the team close the loop with customers.

Store Ops & Execution

• Help manage daily store operations including opening/closing, cash handling, and floor coverage.
• Move with purposebykeeping the store organized,customer-ready, and running smoothly.
• Follow all safety, loss prevention, and standard operating procedures to protect customers, teammates, and product.
• Take an owner/operator mindset by addressing issues,maintainingstandards, and taking ownership of store execution.
• Leverage retail technology and digital tools to enhancethe customerexperience, enable associates on the sales floor, and support efficient store operations.

Teamwork & Leadership

• Serve as Manager on Duty when scheduled, providing confident leadership and clear direction.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of store associates.
• Coach teammates in real time, recognizing wins and helping close performance gaps.
• Jump in wherever needed to support the team and store priorities.

Qualifications

Required

• 1+ years of retail experience, preferably in a leadership orkey-holdingrole.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and engage a diverse team.
• Strong communicationand teamwork skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable,self-motivated, and ready to take ownership.
• Basic understanding of retail KPIs and operational processes.

Preferred

• Previousexperience as a Key Holder, Supervisor, or Assistant Manager.
• Experience in a fast-pacedorhigh-volume-retail environment.
• Interest in pursuinglong-termcareer growth in retail leadership.

What Success Looks Like

• Engagement: You bring hustle to every shift, movingwith purpose and stayingattentive to customers, teammates, and store needs.
• Sales: You help drive store sales and conversion through strong floor leadership.
• Customer Experience: You live the "Always on,Neverno" mindset with a positive,can-doattitude.
• Execution: Take an owner/operator approach. Youhold standards high and get things done.
• Team: We win as one! Youshow up as a supportive, accountable teammate who lifts others up.

At Foot Locker, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity in all that we do. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools, including ChatGPT, during interviews and assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please review the following guidelines:

• Cameras must be on for all virtual interviews.

• AI tools are strictly prohibited during interviews or assessments.

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we work together to create a transparent and equitable hiring experience.

Benefits

• Rate of Pay: $21.05 / hour
• 30-50% Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Life, Medical and Dental Coverage
• Defined Contribution Plan
• Development and Advancement Opportunities