Manager In Training (Full Time) - Mount Vernon, OH

JD Sports NA; Mount Vernon (OH); On-site; USD 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Hibbett I City Gear Mount Vernon is seeking a Manager in Training to assist the Store Manager in daily retail operations and administration. You will learn product areas, promote sales, and uphold policies while training as a store leader.

The role emphasizes customer service excellence, knowledge across departments, and readiness to act in the Store Manager's absence, with a focus on asset protection and profitability.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, preferably footwear/apparel.
• 1-3 years in customer service.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Able to assist in managing a team and meet goals/profits.
• Self-starter with initiative.
• Strong attention to detail and multi-tasking.
• Team player with a customer-focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in assets control and store operations.
• Coordinate action plans for selling, restocking, merchandising, sourcing, scheduling.
• Step in for Store Manager in their absence.
• Provide guidance to employees and customers across departments.
• Monitor inventory, sales stats, and expenses to ensure profitability.
• Direct staff to meet department responsibilities and standards.
• Inform Store Manager about inventory movement and customer trends.
• Ensure high quality customer service per manuals and policies.
• Perform admin duties and cover Store Manager responsibilities when needed.
• Promote and sell store services and merchandise.
• Uphold all store policies and procedures and protect assets.

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Fast-paced environment

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Job description

HB: 00168 Mount Vernon, Ohio (Knox Village Square)

Hourly: $13.00 - $13.00

Job Title: Manager in Training

Department: Operations

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Store Manager

SUMMARY

The Manager in Training is responsible for assisting the Store Manager regarding overall operations and administrative duties. The Manager in Training is knowledgeable in each product area or department in our store. Assists in determining the methods and approaches necessary to accomplish the store's goals and initiatives. Upholds policies, procedures and standards listed in the visual manual. They must fully promote each sale and/or promotion. Serves as an ambassador of Hibbett I City Gear creating a unique customer experience helping to acquire and retain long-time customers. The Manager in Training is passionate about giving outstanding customer service and promoting the merchandise in stores. The Manager in Training assumes supervisory control in the Store Manager's absence and is trained in the Store Manager's Responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist the Store Manager in controlling the assets of Hibbett I City Gear
• Consults with Store Manager in establishing action plan to accomplish departmental and overall store responsibilities such as selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, and scheduling.
• Assumes responsibility of the entire store in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Provides knowledge and guidance to employees and customers in all departments when necessary.
• Is aware of inventory, sales statistics, and expenses to ensure profitability in all departments.
• Direct staff to ensure each department's responsibilities and standards are completed.
• Keeps the Store Manager informed about inventory movement and customer trends.
• Assures quality customer service is maintained.
• Performs general administrative duties as needed and is trained in the Store Manager's responsibilities.
• Produce and give extraordinary customer service highlighted in the customer service manual, including helping customers as they enter the store, and helping multiple customers during peak periods.
• Promote and sell services and merchandise provided by Hibbett I City Gear.
• Practice and uphold all Hibbett I City Gear policies, procedures, and standards as listed in the operations policy manual, personnel policy manual, visual manual, customer service manual, and memos with the company's direction.
• Protect the company's assets and financial information by ensuring the accuracy and effectiveness of internal control procedures and informing management and/or appropriate officials of potential fraud risk.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises employees in the absence of the Store Manager. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a retail environment, preferably in footwear and athletic apparel.
• 1-3 years of customer service experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assist in managing a team and keep up with overall goals and profits.
• Is a self-starter, has initiative to take on important tasks without being asked.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and with precision.
• Is a team-player, passionate about outstanding customer service and selling merchandise.