Store Leadership: Assistant Manager Driving Growth

R551US The Finish Line, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Employee discounts

Retirement plans

Job summary

The Finish Line, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily operations, coach a high-performing team, and deliver outstanding customer experiences. You’ll drive sales, manage inventory, and uphold store standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role emphasizes leadership, exceptional service, and a commitment to DEI initiatives within a dynamic team across multiple locations. You will collaborate with store leadership to meet store goals and support company growth.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a retail team and achieving sales targets.
• Strong customer-service orientation and ability to coach others.
• Proficiency with POS systems and retail software; data-driven decision making.

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 skills

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Tech-savvy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2+ years retail leadership preferred

Tools

POS systems

Retail management software

Job description

The Finish Line, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily operations, coach a high-performing team, and deliver outstanding customer experiences. You’ll drive sales, manage inventory, and uphold store standards in a fast-paced retail environment.

This role emphasizes leadership, exceptional service, and a commitment to DEI initiatives within a dynamic team across multiple locations. You will collaborate with store leadership to meet store goals and support company growth.