Assistant Manager

Foot Locker

Rockaway (NJ)

On-site

USD 25,000 - 33,000

Full time

12 days ago

Application generator

Don’t send a generic resume — generate a resume and cover letter tailored to this exact role.

Get past ATS filters

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Incentive

Employee Discount

Flexible Pay Options

Career Development & Advancement Oppt.

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) & Roth 401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Foot Locker is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to energize the floor, lead with ownership, and deliver a top-tier customer experience in a fast-paced sneaker culture environment. You’ll support the Store Manager in achieving sales goals and coaching a diverse team to excel daily on the sales floor.

You will drive daily operations, maintain standards, and apply safety and SOPs while leveraging technology to improve service. This role emphasizes accountability and team leadership.

Qualifications

1+ years of retail experience, preferably in a leadership role.
Ability to coach and engage a diverse team.
Strong communication and teamwork skills.
Flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

Lead by example on the sales floor with energy, confidence, and solutions for each customer interaction.
Coach the team to deliver great service and keep customers excited to shop.
Support sales goals by staying engaged on the floor and helping close the loop with customers.
Manage daily store operations including opening/closing, cash handling, and floor coverage.
Maintain a clean, organized store and ensure safety and SOP compliance.
Take ownership of issues and uphold standards for store execution.
Leverage retail technology to enhance the customer experience and store ops.
Serve as Manager on Duty when scheduled and support hiring and onboarding.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Ownership

Retail KPIs

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.

Overview

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; 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?

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: