Lids - Assistant Store Manager PT

KOOL SHADES; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25% above local minimum wage based on experience

Monthly store sales bonuses

40% employee discount

Job summary

A leading retail sports company in Indianapolis is seeking an Assistant Store Manager. The role emphasizes producing sales gains through excellent customer service, controlling expenses, and assisting in the training of store personnel. A high school diploma and relevant experience are essential, and strong interpersonal skills are required. This position offers opportunities for bonuses and discounts based on performance.

Qualifications

• One year of relative experience in retail or sales.
• Strong ability to minimize loss while producing sales.
• Ability to stand for up to 100% of the work time.
• Ability to operate a computer and related software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb a ladder and work with hands overhead.
• Standing for up to 100% of the work time.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to produce sales gains.
• Control company expenses according to guidelines.
• Assist in recruiting and training store personnel.
• Adhere to visual guidelines: merchandising, signage, cleanliness.
• Maintain professional appearance per Dress Code Policy.
• Assist in store scheduling and wage control.
• Manage inventory and price changes per policy.
• Open and close the store following Operations procedures.
• Support adherence to all LIDS policies and guidelines.
• Participate in training and set goals for sales/tasks.

Skills

Sales results production

Strong interpersonal skills

Computer operation

Lifting ability (up to 50 pounds)

Ability to work unsupervised

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

POS systems

Job description

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.
• To meet or exceed Company Objectives in all individual statistics.
• Learn to provide consistent, documented appraisal of an associate’s sales performance. Provide support by giving feedback on areas of strength and opportunity while keeping in line with Company Objectives.
• Adhere to current visual guidelines includes: 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.
• To meet or exceed Company Objectives in all individual statistics.
• Learn to provide consistent, documented appraisal of an associate’s sales performance. Provide support by giving feedback on areas of strength and opportunity while keeping in line with Company Objectives.
• Adhere to current visual guidelines includes: 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 and are 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’ direct compliance of established company policies, procedures and guidelines including (but not limited to) 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 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, as well as 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 Mangers PT are also available for monthly store sales bonuses and a 40% employee discount.