6718 - Assistant Store Manager FT

Lids; Aurora; Presencial; PHP 2 561 000 - 3 521 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Employee discounts and perks.

Career development opportunities

Early Wage Access options

Professional training programs

Resumo da oferta

Lids Sports Group is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations, drive sales, and deliver outstanding customer service. You will manage staff, schedule shifts, uphold brand standards, and assist in coaching a high-performing team.

Responsibilities include executing the selling strategy, maintaining visual merchandising, and ensuring accurate cash handling and inventory integrity. This role reports to the Store Manager and supports the store's success.

Qualificações

• Provide leadership to store team and drive sales performance.
• Deliver exceptional customer service and maintain store standards.
• Lead training and development programs for staff.

Responsabilidades

• Act as Manager on duty when Store Manager is unavailable.
• Oversee scheduling, discipline, and gap coverage.
• Lead selling strategy to meet KPIs and sales targets.
• Ensure visual merchandising and store cleanliness aligns with guidelines.
• Maintain accurate cash handling and till procedures.
• Support inventory counts, replenishment, and backroom organization.
• Assist in recruiting and training store personnel.

Conhecimentos

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Training

Scheduling

Merchandising

Cash handling

Ferramentas

MPOS

POS system

Descrição da oferta de emprego

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

At Lids Sports Group, we don't just sell hats - we fuel fandom. As the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, we bring sports, fashion, and culture together in more than 1,300 stores nationwide. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lids delivers premium, fan-driven products and unforgettable retail experiences.

Brief Description

ABOUT OUR COMPANY

At Lids Sports Group, we don't just sell hats - we fuel fandom. As the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, we bring sports, fashion, and culture together in more than 1,300 stores nationwide. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lids delivers premium, fan-driven products and unforgettable retail experiences. Our stores feature officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional teams, alongside top brands like Champion, Nike, New Era, Lululemon Athletica, and Mitchell & Ness. We're also the industry leader in on-demand customization, offering in-store embroidery that turns everyday gear into one-of-a-kind statements. From specialty concept stores for the NBA and NHL, to iconic clubhouse destinations for the Yankees and Dodgers, we create immersive retail experiences that celebrate the teams fans love. Through collaborations with brands like Marvel, Peanuts, and The Walt Disney Company, Lids continues to redefine how fans represent their teams - in style.

General Position Summary

At Lids, our Assistant Store Managers are the heart and soul of the Lids brand. These cap experts strive to foster the passion for sporting and fashion goods by meeting the needs of our customers while ensuring that all areas of the store are engaged. Assistant Store Managers are accountable for every aspect of the retail store performance inclusive of achieving key results, creating a fun and inclusive environment for their team, and delivering exceptional customer service by offering their expertise on Lids' products and services.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

People & Training

• Act as Manager on duty for any employee scheduling issues, customer complaints, etc. when Store Manager is not present.
• Manage store associates through thorough use of LIDS Training Programs, goal setting (for sales and tasks), and regular follow up when Store Manager is not present.
• Administer the progressive steps of discipline to include verbal and written warning in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Engage team members by creating a fun and productive environment, including helping them understand how their work supports company objectives and the success of the store and Lids overall.
• Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by establishing supportive working relationships and adhering to Lids Brand Standards (e.g. company dress code, etc.)
• Responsible for scheduling and staffing the store including calling in associates to work in unexpected peaks when the Store Manager is not present.
• Participate in LIDS Training Programs, adhere to set goals (for sales and tasks) and regular follow up.
• Assist in recruiting and training store personnel on proper store operations and procedures.
• Encourage store associates' direct compliance of established company policies, procedures and guidelines including (but not limited to) safekeeping of company inventory, funds and property.
• Other duties as assigned.

Customer Experience

• Lead, execute and assist Lids selling strategy to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), sales targets, and deliver exceptional customer service.
• Resolve customer feedback and address issues in the moment, including customer escalations, urgent requests, and resolve to "make it right" for customers.
• Ensure every customer is offered the opportunity to participate in Lids membership programs or special in-store offers when live in-store through employee education.
• Adhere to current visual guidelines that include proper merchandising, signage, and store cleanliness.
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with Company Dress Code Policy.

Operations

• Execute operations-focused company-level directives, promotions, and initiatives (e.g. from Lids HQ).
• Understand and adhere to Policies & Procedures Manual to maintain a safe work environment.
• Maintain store technology and equipment - MPOS, Lids Custom, etc. - by conducting daily audits, verifying continued functionality, facilitating updates and maintenance as instructed, or ordering repair as needed.
• Maintain store facilities, supplies, and services by executing service requests, assessing maintenance or repair needs, placing repair work orders, or replenishing store supplies.
• Effectively manage cash, including accurate opening and closing of the till, using counterfeit protection practices, and consistent bank drops.
• Effectively prepare store for inventory audits and support in performing them as needed to confirm inventory accuracy.
• Open and close the store as required following the procedures per the Operations P&P Manual.

Product & Inventory Management

• Protect Company assets within guidelines of LIDS Retail policies.
• Assist in preparation of store work schedules that provide proper store coverage and are within the Company guidelines for wage control.
• Follow all policies to accurately manage store inventory including receiving, transferring, completing price change, and conducting product counts.
• Strategically organize the backroom to maximize efficiency, including arranging product/supplies to optimize space and productivity.
• Execute optimal layout and visual merchandising (VM) or product presentation strategy, including managing window activations, hardware flips, mannequin flips, and seasonal or weekly merchandise changes.
• Maintain the look and feel of the store through day-to-day VM and store actions (e.g. ensuring product recovery, restock, destock, or minor VM changes.)
• Execute special pricing signage and promotional presentation adjustments during operating hours to align with overall product sell-through strategy.

Job Required Knowledge & Skills

• Established ability to produce sales results while minimizing loss.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally in a clear professional manner.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

What We Offer

• Employee discounts and perks.
• Career development opportunities and professional training programs.
• A collaborative, innovative, and team-oriented work environment.
• Early Wage Access options to provide added financial flexibility.

Physical Demands & Requirements

• Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to occasionally climb a ladder and work with hands overhead.
• Ability to constantly stand on shift.
• Ability to frequently walk on shift.
• Ability to frequently hear and communicate verbally with customers, employees, and other personnel.
• Ability to frequently visually observe the store and read written or digital information.
• Ability to frequently operate a computer and mobile Point-of-Sale system, as well as maneuver relative software programs.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. For inquiries related to reasonable accommodations, please contact [e-mail].

REPORTS TO

• Store Manager

Additional Information

Employment Requirements

Candidates must possess the experience, skills, physical abilities, and qualifications, with or without reasonable accommodation, to perform the essential duties of the role and must be able to meet all applicable employment standards. Being legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada is a pre-condition of employment for this position. Current or future employment-based visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity