Assistant Store Manager: Lead, Coach & Drive Sales

Footlocker; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Discount

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Weekly Pay

Health and Dental Coverage

Development Opportunities

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Foot Locker in Louisville is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead with energy and ownership. You’ll drive sales, coach the team, and keep the store running smoothly day to day.

As a hands-on leader, you’ll engage customers, maintain standards, and leverage technology to enhance the shopping experience. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this fast-paced retail environment.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail experience (leadership or key holder preferred).
• Ability to coach, motivate, and engage a diverse team.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable, self motivated, and ready to take ownership.
• Basic understanding of retail KPIs and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example on the sales floor with energy, confidence, and solutions to customer interactions.
• Coach the team to deliver great service, share product knowledge, and keep customers excited to shop.
• Support sales goals by staying engaged on the floor and helping the team close the loop with customers.
• Help manage daily store operations including opening/closing, cash handling, and floor coverage.
• Move with purpose by keeping the store organized, customer ready, and running smoothly.
• Follow all safety, loss prevention, and SOPs to protect customers, teammates, and product.
• Take an owner/operator mindset by addressing issues, maintaining standards, and taking ownership of store execution.
• Leverage retail technology and digital tools to enhance the customer experience and store operations.
• Serve as Manager on Duty when scheduled, providing confident leadership and clear direction.
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training of store associates.
• Coach teammates in real time, recognizing wins and helping close performance gaps.

Skills

Retail leadership

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Ownership

KPIs knowledge

Job description

Foot Locker in Louisville is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead with energy and ownership. You’ll drive sales, coach the team, and keep the store running smoothly day to day.

As a hands-on leader, you’ll engage customers, maintain standards, and leverage technology to enhance the shopping experience. Strong communication and teamwork are essential for success in this fast-paced retail environment.