Assistant Store Manager (Full-time) - Bainbridge, GA

Hibbett; Bainbridge (GA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 19,286; Full time

Job summary

Hibbett I City Gear in Bainbridge, Georgia is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager with daily operations, merchandising, customer service and store goals. You will be knowledgeable about each department and trained in Store Manager responsibilities.

This position requires supervising staff in the Store Manager’s absence, assisting in recruiting and training, and promoting merchandise while ensuring accurate inventory and policies are followed.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong customer service mindset and merchandising sense.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in controlling assets and store operations.
• Consult with Store Manager to establish action plans for selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering and scheduling.
• Assume responsibility of the entire store in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and evaluating personnel.
• Provide knowledge and guidance to employees and customers across departments.
• Maintain awareness of inventory, sales statistics, and expenses to ensure profitability.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

Job description

Location: Bainbridge, Georgia (Bainbridge Town Center)

Hourly

$12.63 - $12.63

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 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, and 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.
• Consult with Store Manager in establishing action plans to accomplish departmental and overall store responsibilities such as selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, and scheduling.
• Assume responsibility of the entire store in the absence of the Store Manager.
• 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.
• Producing and giving 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, carrying out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, 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.