Assistant Store Manager: Lead the Floor & Experience

Foot Locker; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Weekly pay

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Foot Locker is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead the sales floor and support the Store Manager in driving sales and coaching the team. This role focuses on delivering an energetic, customer-centric experience and strong store execution in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will coach teammates, manage daily operations, and leverage retail technology to enhance the customer journey while maintaining high standards and ownership of tasks across shifts.

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; 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Foot Locker is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead the sales floor and support the Store Manager in driving sales and coaching the team. This role focuses on delivering an energetic, customer-centric experience and strong store execution in a fast-paced retail environment.

You will coach teammates, manage daily operations, and leverage retail technology to enhance the customer journey while maintaining high standards and ownership of tasks across shifts.