Assistant Store Manager (Full-time) - Roswell, NM

Hibbett; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hibbett I City Gear is seeking an Assistant Manager in Roswell, NM. The role supports the Store Manager in daily operations, merchandising, and staff supervision, aiming to deliver outstanding customer service and promote merchandise.

The assistant oversees store activities during the Store Manager's absence, assists with recruiting and training, and ensures policies are followed while driving store profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail environment, preferably footwear and athletic apparel.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced setting and lead a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in controlling assets and store operations.
• Collaborate on action plans for selling, restocking, merchandising, and scheduling.
• Lead in the Store Manager's absence and supervise staff when needed.
• Participate in recruiting, training, and evaluating personnel.
• Provide guidance to employees and customers across departments.
• Monitor inventory, sales, and expenses to support profitability.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Retail

Job description

Location: HB: 01158 Roswell, New Mexico (N Main St.)

Hourly: $16.65 - $16.65

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 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.
• 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.
• Provide knowledge and guidance to employees and customers in all departments when necessary.
• Be 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.
• Keep the Store Manager informed about inventory movement and customer trends.
• Ensure quality customer service is maintained.
• Perform general administrative duties as needed and be 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, 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.
• Self‑starter with initiative to take on important tasks without being asked.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with precision.
• Team‑player, passionate about outstanding customer service and selling merchandise.