Assistant Store Manager - Lead Sales & Team Growth

Foot Locker; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Incentive

Employee Discount

Flexible Pay Options

Career Development & Advancement

Paid Time Off

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) & Roth 401(k)

Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Job summary

Foot Locker in Edison, NJ is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead with energy, ownership, and purpose. You will support the Store Manager, coach the team, and drive sales while ensuring a superb customer experience.

This role requires hands-on leadership, daily store operations, and a commitment to safety and standards. You will manage floor coverage, mentor staff, and partner on hiring and onboarding.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail experience, preferably in a leadership or key holding role.
• 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 an “Always on, Never no” mindset; bring 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 safety, loss prevention, and operating procedures to protect customers, teammates, and product.
• Take an owner/operator mindset by addressing issues and maintaining standards in store execution.
• Leverage retail technology and digital tools to enhance the customer experience and support efficient 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 closing performance gaps.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Retail KPIs

Customer focus

Flexibility

Job description

Foot Locker in Edison, NJ is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead with energy, ownership, and purpose. You will support the Store Manager, coach the team, and drive sales while ensuring a superb customer experience.

This role requires hands-on leadership, daily store operations, and a commitment to safety and standards. You will manage floor coverage, mentor staff, and partner on hiring and onboarding.