Assistant Manager

JD Sports NA; Salisbury (MD); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Hibbett I City Gear is seeking an Assistant Manager in Salisbury, MD to work under the Store Manager, oversee operations, and deliver outstanding customer service. You will know each product area, uphold store policies, and train staff while promoting merchandise.

As a key leader, you will run the store in the Store Manager’s absence, manage scheduling, restocking, and merchandising, and ensure profitability through effective control of assets and expenses.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment, preferably in footwear and athletic apparel.
• 1-3 years of customer service experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to manage a team and meet goals and profits.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in controlling store assets.
• Collaborate on action plans for selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, and scheduling.
• Lead store operations in the Store Manager's absence.
• Provide guidance to employees and customers across departments.
• Ensure inventory, sales statistics, and expenses are monitored for profitability.
• Direct staff to meet departmental responsibilities and standards.
• Keep Store Manager informed about inventory movement and trends.
• Deliver extraordinary customer service per the customer service manual.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

HB: 01453 Salisbury, Maryland (The Centre At Salisbury)

R301US Hibbett Retail, Inc.

Hourly: $21.00 - $21.00

Job Title: Assistant Manager

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Store Manager

SUMMARY

The Assistant Manager is responsible for assisting and consulting the Store Manager and regarding overall operations and administrative duties, including determining the methods and approaches necessary to accomplish the store's goals. The Assistant Manager is knowledgeable in each product area or department in our store. Upholds policies, procedures and standards listed in the visual manual. The Assistant Manager is passionate about giving outstanding customer service and promoting the merchandise in stores. The Assistant Manager assumes supervisory control in the Store Manager's absence and is trained in Store Manager Responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Store Manager in controlling the assets of Hibbett I City Gear
• Consults with Store Manager in establishing action plan to accomplish departmental and overall store responsibilities such as selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, and scheduling.
• Assumes responsibility of the entire store in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Consult with the Store Manager in establishing action plans to accomplish departmental and overall store responsibilities such as selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, and scheduling.
• Assist the Store Manager in overall personnel recruiting, training, and evaluation.
• Provides knowledge and guidance to employees and customers in all departments when necessary.
• Is aware of inventory, sales statistics, and expenses to ensure profitability in all departments.
• Direct staff to ensure each department's responsibilities and standards are completed.
• Keeps the Store Manager informed about inventory movement and customer trends.
• Assures quality customer service is maintained.
• Performs general administrative duties as needed and is trained in the Store Manager's responsibilities.
• Produce and give extraordinary customer service highlighted in the customer service manual, including helping customers as they enter the store, and helping multiple customers during peak periods.
• Promote and sell services and merchandise provided by Hibbett I City Gear.
• Practice and uphold all Hibbett I City Gear policies, procedures, and standards as listed in the operations policy manual, personnel policy manual, visual manual, customer service manual, and memos with the company's direction.
• Protect the company's assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and informing management and/or appropriate officials of potential fraud risk.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises employees in the absence of the Store Manager. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a retail environment, preferably in footwear and athletic apparel.
• 1-3 years of customer service experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assist in managing a team and keep up with overall goals and profits.
• Is a self-starter, has initiative to take on important tasks without being asked.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with precision.
• Is a team-player, passionate about outstanding customer service and selling merchandise.