Lead Associate, Footwear PT

Under Armour, Inc.; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employee discount

Contests with prizes

High-energy team environment

Professional development and growth

Priority consideration for seasonal re

Regular part-time & full-time pathways

Job summary

Under Armour is seeking a Lead Associate, Footwear, to drive footwear sales and elevate the athlete experience. You will be the go-to expert on shoes, create a dynamic shopping environment, and connect with every athlete who walks through the door, leading by example to hit performance goals and bring the Under Armour brand to life—one step at a time.

You will support omni-channel requests, coach peers in selling footwear, and contribute to a high-energy team focused on exceptional customer

Qualifications

• 18+ years old.
• 1 year of retail experience required.
• Flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Local language fluency; basic English a plus.
• Strong communication and basic numeracy/literacy skills.
• Ability to stand, lift, and move cartons up to 25 lbs./12 kg.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service based on footwear needs.
• Deliver athlete experience unique to Under Armour.
• Coach teammates on footwear products and selling best practices.
• Process omni-channel requests per Under Armour policies.
• Promote core and seasonal products using selling process knowledge.
• Support store operations: cash desk, merchandising, stock replenishment.
• Collaborate with teammates to achieve store goals.
• Be responsive to leadership feedback and grow as a teammate.

Skills

Customer service

Footwear product knowledge

Team leadership

Communication skills

Cash handling

Tools

POS system

Job description

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

Purpose of Role

Step into Leadership: Drive Footwear Sales & Elevate the Athlete Experience

As the Lead Associate, Footwear, you'll be the go-to expert on all things shoes - fueling sales, energizing the team, and delivering standout service. You'll create a clean, dynamic shopping environment while using your product knowledge and passion for performance to connect with every Athlete who walks through the door. This is your chance to lead by example, hit key performance goals, and bring the Under Armour brand to life - one step at a time.

We Count On Our Lead Associate, Footwear To

• Provide an exceptional customer service experience based on footwear needs
• Provide an athlete experience unique to Under Armour
• Coach fellow teammates on footwear products and best-selling practices
• Complete omni-channel requests for athletes in line with Under Armour’s policies and procedures where applicable
• Promote core & seasonal products to athletes by incorporating knowledge of the selling process.
• Aid Athletes according to UA service model, communicate brand values, and identify sales opportunities
• Provide feedback on store operations to the Store Leadership
• Assist as needed in operations; cash desk/ticketing/merchandising/stock replenishment
• Collaborate with teammates to achieve store goals
• Ability to actively listen to feedback from leadership to continue to grow as a teammate
• Perform other tasks as assigned by management

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• 1-year previous retail experience
• Available to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Local language fluency required; basic English is a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Basic numeracy, literacy, listening, and communication skills
• Ability to establish interpersonal relationships
• Demonstrate critical thinking to solve routine problems
• Can stand, lift, walk, bend and lift cartons weighing up to 25 lbs. /12 kgs during each work shift with or without accommodation
• Comfortable with or willing to learn technology (such as computers, hand‑held and mobile devices)

Benefits & Perks

• Generous employee discount
• Ability to participate in special contests with the opportunity to win merchandise and other exclusive prizes
• High-energy environment, working alongside people who appreciate the power of a team
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Priority consideration to return for future seasonal hiring periods
• Opportunities for regular part-time and full-time roles

$15.75 - $19.50

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via [e-mail].