Assistant Manager

Foot Locker, Inc.; Columbus (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly wage: $16 / hour with bonus

Employee discount 30-50%

Paid time off

Weekly pay

Medical and dental coverage

Development and advancement

Job summary

Foot Locker, Inc. is seeking a Store Leader to drive customer experience, sales performance, and daily store operations in Columbus, GA. You will lead a team on the floor, coach staff, and ensure a high-energy environment that aligns with our brand’s Always on, Never no mindset.

You’ll manage opening/closing, cash handling, and floor coverage while adhering to safety SOPs. This role offers career growth within a dynamic retail environment with strong emphasis on teamwork and ownership.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail leadership experience.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example on the sales floor, bringing energy and solutions to customer interactions.
• Coach the team to deliver great service and product knowledge.
• Support sales goals by staying engaged on the floor and helping close deals with customers.
• Help manage daily store operations including opening/closing, cash handling, and floor coverage.
• Maintain organized, customer-ready and smoothly running store operations.
• Follow safety, loss prevention, and SOPs to protect customers and products.
• Take ownership of store execution and address issues as they arise.
• Leverage retail technology and digital tools to enhance customer experience and operations.

Skills

Retail leadership

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Ownership

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. That unleashes Foot Locker to keep pushing forward with the agility and edge that define the brand. 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.

Responsibilities

What You’ll Do

Customer Experience & Sales

• Lead by example on the sales floor with an “Always on, Never no” 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 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.

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?

Hiring Guidelines

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: $16 / Hour +Bonus Incentives
• 30-50% Employee Discount
• Paid Time Off, Paid Parental Leave
• Weekly Pay
• Life, Medical and Dental Coverage
• Development and Advancement Opportunities