Assistant Manager

Foot Locker; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 18,752 - 26,708; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rate of Pay: $16.50 / Hour + Bonus In

30-50% Employee Discount

Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave

Weekly Pay

Life, Medical and Dental Coverage

Job summary

Foot Locker in Columbus, OH is hiring an Assistant Store Manager to lead with energy and ownership on the sales floor. You will partner with the Store Manager to drive sales, coach a diverse team, and maintain daily store operations with a focus on customer experience.

As a hands-on leader, you will manage opening/closing procedures, ensure product availability, and uphold safety standards while delivering high-energy service that aligns with our “Always on, Never no” culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead by example on the sales floor with an “Always on, Never no” mindset; bring 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.
• Help manage daily store operations including opening/closing, cash handling, and floor coverage.
• Move with purpose by keeping 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, maintaining standards, and taking ownership of store execution.
• Leverage retail technology and digital tools to enhance the customer experience, enable associates on the sales floor, and support efficient store operations.

Skills

Store leadership

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Customer service

Ownership mindset

Job description

Overview

Great brands reflect culture. The best ones help shape it. At Foot Locker, we’re rooted in sport, powered by style, and driven by the communities that move both. From Foot Locker and Kids Foot Locker to Champs Sports, WSS, and atmos, our brands sit at the intersection of sport, style, and self-expression. As part of the DICK’S Sporting Goods family, you’re backed by the resources, reach, and career opportunities of a world-class sports company. We’re looking for great people who want to influence culture and the generation that is shaping what’s next. Whether you’re building strategy, shaping innovations, or creating unforgettable customer moments, you’ll contribute to decisions and experiences that define our brands’ impact in the communities we serve. Come change the game with us. Apply today!

The Assistant Store Manager (ASM) 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 Store Managers are hands-on leaders who move with urgency, stay connected to customers and teammates, and take pride in their store. With an “Always on, Never no” mindset, ASMs help set the tone on the floor while taking ownership of what they can control to deliver a great customer experience.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

• Customer Experience & Sales: Lead by example on the sales floor with an “Always on, Never no” mindset; bring energy, confidence, and solutions to every customer interaction.
• Coaching: Coach the team to deliver great service, share product knowledge, and keep customers excited to shop.
• Sales Goals: Support sales goals by staying engaged on the floor and helping the team close the loop with customers.
• Store Operations: Help manage daily store operations including opening/closing, cash handling, and floor coverage.
• Store Readiness: Move with purpose by keeping the store organized, customer ready, and running smoothly.
• Safety & SOPs: Follow all safety, loss prevention, and standard operating procedures to protect customers, teammates, and product.
• Ownership: Take an owner/operator mindset by addressing issues, maintaining standards, and taking ownership of store execution.
• Technology: Leverage retail technology and digital tools to enhance the customer experience, 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 or key holding role.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and engage a diverse team.
• Strong communication and 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

• Previous experience as a Key Holder, Supervisor, or Assistant Manager.
• Experience in a fast-paced or high-volume retail environment.
• Interest in pursuing long-term career growth in retail leadership.

What Success Looks Like

• Engagement: You bring hustle to every shift, moving with purpose and staying attentive 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, Never no” mindset with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Execution: Take an owner/operator approach. You hold standards high and get things done.
• Team: We win as one! You show up as a supportive, accountable teammate who lifts others up.

Ready to level up, lead the floor, and take ownership of your store experience? Apply today.

Benefits

• Rate of Pay: $16.50 / Hour + Bonus Incentives
• 30-50% Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave
• Weekly Pay
• Life, Medical and Dental Coverage