Assistant Store Manager (Full-time) - Ottawa, IL

Hibbett; Ottawa (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Hibbett in Ottawa, Illinois, seeks an Assistant Manager to help oversee store operations and deliver exceptional customer service. In this role, you will assist the Store Manager with administrative duties and supervisory responsibilities, ensuring that store goals are met while promoting merchandise effectively.

Ideal candidates should have retail experience, particularly in footwear and athletic apparel, and possess strong interpersonal skills and attention to detail. This position offers the chance to lead a team and drive sales in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high customer service standards.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of customer service experience.
• Experience in a retail environment, ideally in footwear and athletic apparel.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager with operations and administrative duties.
• Supervise staff and ensure customer service is maintained.
• Promote and sell merchandise effectively.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Attention to detail

Job description

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. 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.