Manager In Training (Full Time) - New Iberia, LA

JD Sports NA; New Iberia (LA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Hibbett I City Gear in New Iberia, LA seeks a Manager in Training to support the Store Manager with daily store operations, merchandising, and customer service excellence.

You will gain exposure to inventory, scheduling, and promotional initiatives while leading staff in the Store Manager's absence. This role emphasizes strong customer interaction and teamwork to drive store performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail, preferably footwear/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 meet store goals
• Self-starter with initiative
• Strong attention to detail and teamwork

Responsibilities

• Assist Store Manager in controlling store assets.
• Collaborate with Store Manager on action plans for selling, restocking, merchandising, ordering, and scheduling.
• Serve as acting manager in Store Manager's absence.
• Provide knowledge and guidance to employees and customers in all departments.
• Monitor inventory, sales statistics, and expenses to ensure profitability.
• Direct staff to complete department responsibilities and standards.
• Keep Store Manager informed about inventory movement and customer trends.
• Ensure quality customer service per manuals and procedures.
• Perform general administrative duties and be trained in Store Manager responsibilities.
• Deliver extraordinary customer service per the customer service manual.
• Promote and sell services and merchandise offered by the store.
• Uphold company policies, procedures, and standards as documented.
• Protect assets and financial information by enforcing internal controls and reporting risks.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Fast-paced environment

Self-starter

Attention to detail

Job description

HB: 01117 New Iberia, Louisiana (Iberia Plaza)

Hourly:

$10.35 - $10.35

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.