Assistant Store Manager — Lead the Floor & Drive Sales

Foot Locker; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Bonus incentives

Paid time off

Employee discount

Life, medical & dental coverage

Development opportunities

Job summary

Foot Locker is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead with energy, ownership, and purpose. You will assist the Store Manager in driving sales, coaching the team, and ensuring smooth store operations on the floor daily.

You will engage customers, mentor staff, manage daily tasks such as opening/closing, cash handling, and compliance with safety procedures, while upholding Foot Locker's standards and delivering a great sneaker experience.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail experience, preferably in a leadership 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; bringing energy, confidence, and solutions to every customer interaction.
• 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 standard operating procedures 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, enable associates on the sales floor, and support efficient store operations.

Skills

Retail experience

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Retail KPIs

Job description

Foot Locker is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead with energy, ownership, and purpose. You will assist the Store Manager in driving sales, coaching the team, and ensuring smooth store operations on the floor daily.

You will engage customers, mentor staff, manage daily tasks such as opening/closing, cash handling, and compliance with safety procedures, while upholding Foot Locker's standards and delivering a great sneaker experience.