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

Hibbett; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 14,354 - 20,443; Part time

Job summary

Hibbett is seeking an Assistant Manager at the Tifton Mall location. The role involves assisting the Store Manager in daily operations and ensuring exceptional customer service. Responsibilities include managing staff, guiding employees, and maintaining inventory.

Ideal candidates will have experience in retail—preferably in footwear—and a passion for customer service. The position offers an hourly rate of $12.63.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of experience in a retail environment, preferably in footwear and athletic apparel.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Store Manager in controlling store assets.
• Help establish action plans for departmental responsibilities.
• Provide guidance to employees and customers across all departments.

Skills

Customer service experience

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Attention to detail

Fast-paced work ability

Job description

Assistant Manager – Operations

Location: Tifton, Georgia (Tifton Mall)

Hourly Rate: $12.63 - $12.63 per hour

Reporting To: Store Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

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 the store, upholds policies, procedures and standards listed in the visual manual, and is passionate about giving outstanding customer service and promoting 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 the store.
• Consult with the 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.
• Assure 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 the store.
• Practice and uphold all store policies, procedures and standards as listed in the operations policy manual, personnel policy manual, visual manual, customer service manual, and memos with company direction.
• Protect the company’s assets and financial information by ensuring accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and informing management and/or appropriate officials of potential fraud risk.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise employees in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Carry 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 with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with precision.
• Team‑player, passionate about outstanding customer service and selling merchandise.