Assistant Store Manager - Lead Team & Grow Sales

R551US The Finish Line, Inc.; Hayward (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Employee discount

Job summary

The Finish Line, Inc. seeks an Assistant Store Manager/Supervisor in California to lead daily operations, motivate a high-performance team, and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

You’ll shape store success and contribute to JD Group’s growth while ensuring superior service and store standards. Responsibilities include recruiting and training staff, managing inventory and visuals, and achieving sales targets.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Retail Store Manager or similar role with sales targets.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Customer-centric with the ability to deliver outstanding service.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Recruit, train, and develop a motivated team.
• Foster a positive work environment, set clear goals, and provide ongoing feedback to ensure top performance.
• Customer Experience: Create an exceptional shopping experience by addressing customer needs, resolving issues, and ensuring high standards of customer service.
• Sales & Performance: Drive store sales and profitability through effective merchandise management, promotional strategies, and achieving sales targets.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations including inventory management, visual merchandising, and store maintenance.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health & safety regulations.
• Financial Management: Manage store budgets, control expenses, and analyze sales data to optimize performance and drive revenue growth.
• Marketing & Community Engagement: Implement local marketing initiatives and build strong relationships with the community to enhance brand presence and attract new customers.
• Innovation & Problem‑Solving: Stay current with industry trends and competitor activities. Identify opportunities for improvement and implement innovative solutions to enhance store operations.
• Additional duties and projects as required.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Analytical skills

Communication

Flexible scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Retail leadership experience

Tools

Retail management software

Job description

The Finish Line, Inc. seeks an Assistant Store Manager/Supervisor in California to lead daily operations, motivate a high-performance team, and deliver outstanding customer experiences.

You’ll shape store success and contribute to JD Group’s growth while ensuring superior service and store standards. Responsibilities include recruiting and training staff, managing inventory and visuals, and achieving sales targets.