Store Leader: Drive Sales & Customer Experience

Foot Locker; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Bonus Incentives

Paid Time Off

Employee Discount 30-50%

Health, Dental and Vision Coverage

Development and Advancement

Job summary

Foot Locker in Sarasota, FL is seeking an Assistant Store Manager who will lead with energy, ownership, and purpose to drive sales and customer experience. You will coach the team, manage daily store operations, and serve as Manager on Duty when scheduled, ensuring standards and safety.

You'll collaborate with the Store Manager, hire and train associates, and leverage retail technology to optimize performance. This role offers growth opportunities within a world-class sports retailer.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of retail experience, preferably in a leadership or key holding role.
• Ability to coach, motivate, and engage a diverse team.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Reliable, self motivated, and ready to take ownership.
• Basic understanding of retail KPIs and operational processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example on the sales floor with an “Always on, Never no” mindset; bringing energy, confidence, and solutions to every customer interaction.
• Coach the team to deliver great service, share product knowledge, and keep customers excited to shop.
• Support sales goals by staying engaged on the floor and helping the team close the loop with customers.
• Help manage daily store operations including opening/closing, cash handling, and floor coverage.
• Move with purpose by keeping the store organized, customer ready, and running smoothly.
• Follow all safety, loss prevention, and standard operating procedures to protect customers, teammates, and product.
• Take an owner/operator mindset by addressing issues, maintaining standards, and taking ownership of store execution.
• Leverage retail technology and digital tools to enhance the customer experience, enable associates on the sales floor, and support efficient store operations.

Skills

Retail leadership

Coaching & training

Communication skills

Teamwork & collaboration

Flexibility hours

Tools

POS system

Job description

Foot Locker in Sarasota, FL is seeking an Assistant Store Manager who will lead with energy, ownership, and purpose to drive sales and customer experience. You will coach the team, manage daily store operations, and serve as Manager on Duty when scheduled, ensuring standards and safety.

You'll collaborate with the Store Manager, hire and train associates, and leverage retail technology to optimize performance. This role offers growth opportunities within a world-class sports retailer.