Assistant Store Manager (Full-time) - Garden City, KS

R301US Hibbett Retail, Inc.; Garden City (KS); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Hibbett I City Gear in Garden City, Kansas is seeking an Assistant Manager to support the Store Manager with daily store operations and guest service. The role covers merchandising, restocking, scheduling, and training, with a focus on excellent customer service and loss prevention.

You will step in for the Store Manager when needed and help drive store performance. Hourly pay starts at $12.65 with non-exempt status; 1-3 years of customer service experience recommended; teamwork and initiative

Qualifications

• Retail experience in a store environment.
• 1–3 years of customer service experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting.
• Ability to lead a team and manage daily store tasks.
• Self-starter with initiative.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in controlling store assets.
• Consult with Store Manager to establish action plans for selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, and scheduling.
• Assumes responsibility in the Store Manager's absence.
• Consult with Store Manager in establishing action plans for departmental and store responsibilities.
• Assist in overall personnel recruiting, training, and evaluation.
• Provide knowledge and guidance to employees and customers in all departments.
• Be aware of inventory, sales statistics, and expenses to ensure profitability.
• Direct staff to ensure each department’s responsibilities and standards are completed.
• Keep the Store Manager informed about inventory movement and customer trends.
• Assure quality customer service is maintained.
• Perform general administrative duties and be trained in Store Manager’s responsibilities.
• Produce extraordinary customer service and assist customers during peak periods.
• Promote and sell services and merchandise provided by Hibbett I City Gear.
• Uphold all company policies and standards as listed in manuals and memos.
• Protect assets and financial information by ensuring internal controls and reporting potential fraud risk.

Skills

Retail experience

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Fast-paced environment

Team leadership

Initiative

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

HB: 00459 Garden City, Kansas (Garden City Plaza) Hourly: $12.65 - $12.65

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.

Hibbett, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leading athletic-inspired fashion retailer with more than 1,100 stores under the Hibbett banner, primarily located in small and mid-sized communities. Founded in 1945, Hibbett has a rich history of convenient locations, personalized customer service and access to coveted footwear, apparel and equipment from top brands like Nike, Jordan, Adidas, and Under Armour. Consumers can browse styles, find new releases, shop looks and make purchases online or in their nearest store by visiting www.hibbett.com. Follow us @hibbettofficial.