Retail Assistant Store Manager

Road Runner Sports; Palatine (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading retail company as an Assistant Store Manager, where you will lead the sales floor and develop your team. This role offers a path to career growth with ongoing training, competitive salary, and extensive benefits. Ideal candidates will have significant retail experience and a passion for customer service.

Benefits

Quarterly bonus based on store performance

Discounts on favorite brands

Vacation and sick leave

Medical and dental insurance

401k and pet insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of retail experience, including 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Punctual and reliable for opening and closing duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the sales floor, ensuring team accountability.
• Monitor store inventory and processes.
• Conduct pre-shift meetings and ongoing leadership training.

Skills

Leadership

Customer Service

Sales

Job description

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Join our team as an Assistant Store Manager and build your path to the top! You’ll lead, facilitate, and quarterback the sales floor while holding your team accountable for our “100% Commitments.” You’ll also be responsible for your store meeting and exceeding revenue goals and WOW customer service expectations.

This is a manager-in-training position and you’ll be given the tools and training to make you as successful as you want to be! You’ll be measured by your ability to develop your successors and your team’s ability to consistently meet and exceed all key performance indicators (KPIs).

Must have 7 days a week availability to best serve the needs of our customers and support your team.

About Us

• Road Runner Sports is proud to have been recognized as the 2023 Footwear Retailer of the Year by Footwear Magazine.
• Founded in a San Diego garage over 40 years ago.
• Road Runner Sports has 47 stores across the country, and we are growing!
• Our Values, Mission & Purpose (we call them Our 6 Pillars) are Be Different, Bring the WOW, Build something great together, Get Moving, Stay Active, and Live Healthy.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

• Demonstrate a level of leadership that comes from a minimum of 3 years of retail/consumer sales experience including 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• Monitor all store inventory and processes.
• Coach and develop your Inventory Support Specialist and hold them accountable for accuracy and timeliness.
• Oversee our Finish Line checkout process and ensure that every customer is made aware of our VIP program’s benefits.
• Be punctual and reliable as you will be entrusted with opening and closing duties.
• Develop team members, take corrective action, and lead the review process.
• Own the implementation of monthly merchandise plans and plan-o-grams as directed by our Merchandising Department to ensure a consistent product story within our stores.
• Prepare and conduct pre-shift meetings to prepare your team members for the day’s events.
• Participate in ongoing leadership training to enable your growth and develop your replacement.
• Inspire your team with your positive attitude and high energy.

Your Rewards

• Earn a competitive salary plus a quarterly bonus based on store performance.
• Educate customers on our latest products and gear.
• Ongoing training and coaching to support your career growth.
• Enjoy discounts on all your favorite brands.
• Participate in free running and walking events.
• Extensive benefits including vacation, sick leave, medical, dental, 401k, and pet insurance.
• Connect with passionate customers and inspire healthier lifestyles.

After acceptance, a background check is required prior to start. We are committed to protecting your privacy and are an equal opportunity employer. Please apply directly on our Career page for timely processing. We will contact qualified candidates within 10 days.