Assistant Retail Store Manager

Fanatics, Inc.; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports merchandise company is seeking a Retail Manager to oversee a multi-site operation in Leeds. You will lead and inspire a retail team to maximize sales and enhance customer service. The ideal candidate has a proven track record in retail management and is able to thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers an opportunity to make a significant impact on business goals and team development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Culture focused on collaboration and support

Qualifications

• Successful track record of retail management experience.
• Experience in a fast-paced high pressure environment.
• Ability to build strong internal and external relationships.
• Experience in resource allocation and autonomy in management.
• Proven effective people management and succession planning.

Responsibilities

• Maximize sales through effective management of the retail team.
• Ensure high customer service standards in retail stores.
• Monitor and review store-related costs.
• Ensure adherence to company policies relating to cash handling.
• Work with marketing team for effective execution of events.

Skills

Retail management

Sales maximization

People management

Merchandising skills

Relationship building

Job description

Job Description

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

To work alongside the Store Manager for a multi-site retail operation, in order to achieve common business goals. To manage, motivate, lead and inspire your team to achieve common business goals across all stores. To drive your stores forward, in order to increase revenue and maximise profit, and to take responsibility for growing and developing the retail business.

How you will make a difference

Sales

• To maximise sales through effective management of your retail team
• To drive KPI's including footfall, conversion and AOV
• To adjust use of floor space to maximise sales potential
• To set and agree sales budgets with your line manager and perform regular reforecasts of said budgets

Customer

• To ensure that your retail stores provides the highest level of customer service
• To develop skill gaps across team to ensure high mystery shopper results
• To deliver first class visual merchandising in your store and consistently do so
• To maintain the highest standards of presentation at all times

Costs

• To regularly monitor and review all store-related costs across your store
• To minimise all areas of loss in order to maximise profitability
• To manage payroll within budgets set
• To put strict procedures in place in order to minimise stock loss for the business

Security

• To ensure all company policies relating to cash handling are adhered to
• To conduct four full audits per year
• Responsible for all aspects of security within your store, including sub contracted security guards
• To monitor all, till activity in your store and carry out regular security checks on all members of staff in order to minimise stock loss

Operations

• Work with key head office functions to ensure appropriate replenishment to your stores takes place, particularly during peak trading periods and around match days
• Work with the warehouse teams to ensure effective delivery schedules
• Provide best practice to ensure stockrooms are managed efficiently

Marketing

• To work with the marketing team to ensure effective execution of product launches, events, POS and all other associated marketing activity.

What you bring to the team

• Successful track record of retail management experience with proven track record of achieving target, maximising sales and growth
• Experience of working in a fast-paced high pressured environment
• Ability to build strong relationships both internally, and also with external partners
• Experience of effective allocation of resource
• The ability to manage with autonomy
• Experience of effective people management, development and succession planning
• Evidence of great merchandising skills
• Interests in football is desirable

At Fanatics, we value transparency and honesty. If you don't meet every single requirement, that's okay - we still want to hear from you! We believe in the power of diverse experiences and talents. If you're excited about the role and confident that you can contribute, don't hesitate to apply. We're genuinely interested in how your unique skills and perspective can help us build something amazing together.

What is in it for you

Culture: Join a team where you're surrounded by top-tier talent, driven by a shared passion to relentlessly enhance the fan experience. With a focus on collaboration, support, and continuous development, you'll be empowered to help shape our culture that celebrates both individual and team successes.

Benefits: At Fanatics, we're dedicated to supporting you in all aspects of work and life; as such we offer a range of competitive benefits tailored to each country in which we operate. Specific details regarding the benefits package applicable to your location will be shared and discussed during the interview process.