Retail Store Leader: Assistant Manager & Team Builder

R551US The Finish Line, Inc.; Salinas (CA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Employee discounts

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

The Finish Line, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily operations, inspire a high-performance team, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

You will have the autonomy to shape the store’s success and contribute to our company’s growth. As part of the management team, you will drive sales, manage inventories, oversee visual merchandising, and ensure health and safety standards across the store.

Qualifications

• Experience: Proven experience as a Retail Store Manager or similar role, with a track record of achieving sales targets and managing a team.
• Leadership: Strong leadership abilities with excellent communication, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Customer-Centric: A passion for delivering outstanding customer service and creating memorable shopping experiences.
• Analytical: Ability to analyze sales data, manage budgets, and make data-driven decisions.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, as needed.
• Tech-Savvy: Proficiency in retail management software and basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Team Management: Recruit, train, and develop a motivated team. Foster a positive work environment, set clear goals, and provide ongoing feedback to ensure top performance.
• Customer Experience: Create an exceptional shopping experience by addressing customer needs, resolving issues, and ensuring high standards of customer service.
• Sales & Performance: Drive store sales and profitability through effective merchandise management, promotional strategies, and achieving sales targets.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee daily operations including inventory management, visual merchandising, and store maintenance. Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and health & safety regulations.
• Financial Management: Manage store budgets, control expenses, and analyze sales data to optimize performance and drive revenue growth.
• Marketing & Community Engagement: Implement local marketing initiatives and build strong relationships with the community to enhance brand presence and attract new customers.
• Innovation & Problem-Solving: Stay current with industry trends and competitor activities. Identify opportunities for improvement and implement innovative solutions to enhance store operations.
• Additional duties and projects as required.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Analytical thinking

Flexibility

Tech-savvy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Retail management software

Basic computer applications

Job description

The Finish Line, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily operations, inspire a high-performance team, and deliver exceptional customer experiences.

You will have the autonomy to shape the store’s success and contribute to our company’s growth. As part of the management team, you will drive sales, manage inventories, oversee visual merchandising, and ensure health and safety standards across the store.