Assistant Store Manager PT

Lids Inc; Indiana; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team at a leading sports retail company where your passion for customer service and sales will shine. As an Assistant Store Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving sales and ensuring a top-notch shopping experience for customers. This position offers the opportunity to develop your leadership skills while working in a vibrant environment filled with sports enthusiasm. With a commitment to excellence, you will help maintain store operations, manage inventory, and foster a positive atmosphere for both customers and staff. If you're ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced retail setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Monthly Store Sales Bonuses

40% Employee Discount

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus one year of relevant experience required.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly.

Responsibilities

• Produce sales gains by providing excellent customer service.
• Maintain store cleanliness and adhere to visual guidelines.

Skills

Customer Service

Sales Performance

Interpersonal Skills

Inventory Management

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Point of Sale System

Job description

Store # - Mall Name: 5297 - Fairlane Town Center

Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness.
We currently operate 1,200+ locations domestically and 50+ internationally, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams. In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver – creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers.
The company is currently expanding with the goal of becoming the largest licensed brick-and-mortar sports retailer across the globe.

General Position Summary

• Produce sales gains by providing customer service.
• Meet or exceed Company Objectives in all individual statistics.
• Provide consistent, documented appraisal of an associate’s sales performance and give feedback on areas of strength and opportunity while keeping in line with Company Objectives.
• Adhere to current visual guidelines including proper merchandising, signage, and store cleanliness.
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with Company Dress Code Policy.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce sales gains by providing customer service.
• Meet or exceed Company Objectives in all individual statistics.
• Provide consistent, documented appraisal of an associate’s sales performance and give feedback on areas of strength and opportunity while keeping in line with Company Objectives.
• Adhere to current visual guidelines including proper merchandising, signage, and store cleanliness.
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with Dress Code Policy.

Control Expenses

• Protect Company assets within guidelines of LIDS Retail policies.
• Assist in preparation of store schedules that provide proper store coverage within the Company guidelines for wage control.
• Follow all policies to accurately manage store inventory including receiving, transferring, completing price changes, and conducting product counts.
• Perform proper documentation and record keeping per LIDS Retail policies as well as state and federal laws.
• Open and close the store as required following the procedures per the Operations P&P Manual.
• Support and adhere to all LIDS policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Additional Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate in LIDS Training Programs, adhere to set goals (for sales and tasks), and regular follow up.
• Assist in recruiting and training store personnel on proper store operations and procedures.
• Encourage store associates’ compliance with established company policies, procedures, and guidelines including safekeeping of company inventory, funds, and property.
• Perform work of subordinates as needed.
• Communicate with employees at all levels of the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Required Knowledge & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of relative experience.
• Established ability to produce sales results while minimizing loss.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally in a clear professional manner.
• Ability to operate a computer and maneuver relative software programs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb a ladder and work with hands overhead.
• Standing required for up to 100% of the work time.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Preferred Job Required Knowledge & Skills

Assistant Store Managers can earn up to 25% above local minimum wage based on experience. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Assistant Store Managers PT are also available for monthly store sales bonuses and a 40% employee discount.