5069 - Assistant Store Manager PT
Lids · Middletown, NY · 3 wk ago
Business DevelopmentPart-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections for headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. Use for each heading only if there is real specific content. We must not repeat job title. Remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Also remove navigation, cookie, etc. The posting includes sections: Brief Description Assistant Store Manager, About Our Company, General Position Summary, Principle Duties & Responsibilities (with subsections People & Training, Customer Experience, Operations, Product & Inventory Management), Job Required Knowledge & Skills, What We Offer, Physical Demands & Requirements, Reports To, Additional Information (Pay Transparency Statement, Employment Requirements, etc). We need to extract substantive info.
We need to decide which sections to include: About the role (maybe from General Position Summary). Responsibilities (from Principle Duties & Responsibilities). Requirements (maybe from Job Required Knowledge & Skills + Physical Demands & Requirements?). Qualifications (maybe not explicit). Skills (maybe from Job Required Knowledge & Skills). Benefits (from What We Offer). Pay (from Pay Transparency Statement). Schedule (maybe not explicit; there is no schedule info). So we should not include Schedule unless there is content. There's no schedule details. So omit Schedule.
We must not include headings with filler like "commensurate with experience". Pay section: we have Pay Transparency Statement: "The hourly range for this position represents base pay only. The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, scheduled hours, and experience, among other factors." That's specific enough? It mentions hourly range but not actual numbers. It's still substantive? It says "hourly range for this position represents base pay only." No actual numbers given. Might be considered vague but it's still info about pay structure. The instruction: "never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. 'commensurate with experience', 'not specified', 'N/A', 'varies', 'TBD')". The phrase "may vary depending on..." is somewhat vague but not exactly placeholder. It does not give a range. It says "hourly range for this position represents base pay only." That is still somewhat vague but not a placeholder like "varies". I'd say we can include Pay section with that statement.
Benefits: "What We Offer Generous employee discount and exclusive perks Career development opportunities and professional training programs. A collaborative, innovative, and team-oriented work environment Early Wage Access options to provide added financial flexibility". That's substantive.
Responsibilities: we have many bullet-like sentences. We'll convert to
for each heading only if there is real specific content. We must not repeat job title. Remove boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. Also remove navigation, cookie, etc. The posting includes sections: Brief Description Assistant Store Manager, About Our Company, General Position Summary, Principle Duties & Responsibilities (with subsections People & Training, Customer Experience, Operations, Product & Inventory Management), Job Required Knowledge & Skills, What We Offer, Physical Demands & Requirements, Reports To, Additional Information (Pay Transparency Statement, Employment Requirements, etc). We need to extract substantive info.
We need to decide which sections to include: About the role (maybe from General Position Summary). Responsibilities (from Principle Duties & Responsibilities). Requirements (maybe from Job Required Knowledge & Skills + Physical Demands & Requirements?). Qualifications (maybe not explicit). Skills (maybe from Job Required Knowledge & Skills). Benefits (from What We Offer). Pay (from Pay Transparency Statement). Schedule (maybe not explicit; there is no schedule info). So we should not include Schedule unless there is content. There's no schedule details. So omit Schedule.
We must not include headings with filler like "commensurate with experience". Pay section: we have Pay Transparency Statement: "The hourly range for this position represents base pay only. The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, scheduled hours, and experience, among other factors." That's specific enough? It mentions hourly range but not actual numbers. It's still substantive? It says "hourly range for this position represents base pay only." No actual numbers given. Might be considered vague but it's still info about pay structure. The instruction: "never emit a heading followed by filler/placeholder text (e.g. 'commensurate with experience', 'not specified', 'N/A', 'varies', 'TBD')". The phrase "may vary depending on..." is somewhat vague but not exactly placeholder. It does not give a range. It says "hourly range for this position represents base pay only." That is still somewhat vague but not a placeholder like "varies". I'd say we can include Pay section with that statement.
Benefits: "What We Offer Generous employee discount and exclusive perks Career development opportunities and professional training programs. A collaborative, innovative, and team-oriented work environment Early Wage Access options to provide added financial flexibility". That's substantive.
Responsibilities: we have many bullet-like sentences. We'll convert to - .
Requirements: maybe combine Job Required Knowledge & Skills and Physical Demands & Requirements? The instruction: Use
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to decide which headings to use. We have content for About the role (General Position Summary). Responsibilities (Principle Duties & Responsibilities). Requirements (maybe Job Required Knowledge & Skills + Physical Demands & Requirements). Skills (maybe also from Job Required Knowledge & Skills). But we shouldn't duplicate. Could combine Requirements and Skills? But we need to follow instruction: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it. We have content for Requirements (knowledge & skills, physical demands). We have content for Skills (maybe same as knowledge & skills). Might be redundant. Better to have Requirements covering knowledge & skills and physical demands, and maybe omit Skills section to avoid thin duplication. Or we could have Skills as separate with the knowledge & skills list, and Requirements as something else (maybe experience?). There's no explicit experience requirement besides "Established ability to produce sales results while minimizing loss." That's a skill. So maybe we just have Requirements (knowledge & skills) and Skills not needed. But we need to decide.
Let's extract:
About the role: General Position Summary paragraph: "At Lids, our Assistant Store Managers are the heart and soul of the Lids brand. These cap experts strive to foster the passion for sporting and fashion goods by meeting the needs of our customers while ensuring that all areas of the store are engaged. Assistant Store Managers are accountable for every aspect of the retail store performance inclusive of achieving key results, creating a fun and inclusive environment for their team, and delivering exceptional customer service by offering their expertise on Lids’ products and services."
That's good.
Responsibilities: list all duties under Principle Duties & Responsibilities. We'll break into items.
People & Training:
- Act as Manager on duty for any employee scheduling issues, customer complaints, etc. when Store Manager is not present.
- Manage store associates through thorough use of LIDS Training Programs, goal setting (for sales and tasks), and regular follow up when Store Manager is not present.
- Administer the progressive steps of discipline to include verbal and written warning in the absence of the Store Manager.
- Engage team members by creating a fun and productive environment, including helping them understand how their work supports company objectives and the success of the store and Lids overall.
- Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by establishing supportive working relationships and adhering to Lids Brand Standards (e.g. company dress code, etc.)
- Responsible for scheduling and staffing the store including calling in associates to work in unexpected peaks when the Store Manager is not present.
- Participate in LIDS Training Programs, adhere to set goals (for sales and tasks) and regular follow up.
- Assist in recruiting and training store personnel on proper store operations and procedures.
- Encourage store associates’ direct compliance of established company policies, procedures and guidelines including (but not limited to) safekeeping of company inventory, funds and property.
- Other duties as assigned.
Customer Experience:
- Lead, execute and assist Lids selling strategy to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), sales targets, and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Resolve customer feedback and address issues in the moment, including customer escalations, urgent requests, and resolve to “make it right” for customers.
- Ensure every customer is offered the opportunity to participate in Lids membership programs or special in-store offers when live in-store through employee education.
- Adhere to current visual guidelines that include proper merchandising, signage, and store cleanliness.
- Maintain a professional appearance consistent with Company Dress Code Policy.
Operations:
- Execute operations-focused company-level directives, promotions, and initiatives (e.g. from Lids HQ).
- Understand and adhere to Policies & Procedures Manual to maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintain store technology and equipment – MPOS, Lids Custom, etc. – by conducting daily audits, verifying continued functionality, facilitating updates and maintenance as instructed, or ordering repair as needed.
- Maintain store facilities, supplies, and services by executing service requests, assessing maintenance or repair needs, placing repair work orders, or replenishing store supplies.
- Effectively manage cash, including accurate opening and closing of the till, using counterfeit protection practices, and consistent bank drops.
- Effectively prepare store for inventory audits and support in performing them as needed to confirm inventory accuracy.
- Open and close the store as required following the procedures per the Operations P&P Manual.
Product & Inventory Management:
- Protect Company assets within guidelines of LIDS Retail policies.
- Assist in preparation of store work schedules that provide proper store coverage and are within the Company guidelines for wage control.
- Follow all policies to accurately manage store inventory including receiving, transferring, completing price change, and conducting product counts.
- Strategically organize the backroom to maximize efficiency, including arranging product/ supplies to optimize space and productivity.
- Execute optimal layout and visual merchandising (VM) or product presentation strategy, including managing window activations, hardware flips, mannequin flips, and seasonal or weekly merchandise changes.
- Maintain the look and feel of the store through day-to-day VM and store actions (e.g. ensuring product recovery, restock, destock, or minor VM changes.)
- Execute special pricing signage and promotional presentation adjustments during operating hours to align with overall product sell-through strategy.
Job Required Knowledge & Skills:
- Established ability to produce sales results while minimizing loss.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally in a clear professional manner.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
Physical Demands & Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally climb a ladder and work with hands overhead.
- Ability to constantly stand on shift.
- Ability to frequently walk on shift.
- Ability to frequently hear and communicate verbally with customers, employees, and other personnel.
- Ability to frequently visually observe the store and read written or digital information.
- Ability to frequently operate a computer and mobile Point-of-Sale system, as well as maneuver relative software programs.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. For inquires related to reasonable accommodations, please contact HR@Lids.com.
What We Offer (Benefits):
- Generous employee discount and exclusive perks
- Career development opportunities and professional training programs.
- A collaborative, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
- Early Wage Access options to provide added financial flexibility
Pay Transparency Statement:
- The hourly range for this position represents base pay only. The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, scheduled hours, and experience, among other factors.
We could also include Reports To: Store Manager but that's minor metadata; we can fold into a short p or drop. Probably drop.
Now we need to output HTML with headings for sections we include: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay. Possibly also Skills? But we have knowledge & skills which could be Skills. However we also have Requirements (maybe physical demands). Let's decide: We'll make Requirements include both knowledge & skills and physical demands? Or separate: Requirements (knowledge & skills) and Skills (maybe same). To avoid duplication, we can make Requirements cover knowledge & skills and physical demands, and omit Skills. Or we can make Skills cover knowledge & skills, and Requirements cover physical demands. Which is better? The instruction list includes both Requirements and Skills as possible headings. We have content for both: knowledge & skills (skills) and physical demands (requirements). So we can split: Skills section for knowledge & skills; Requirements section for physical demands. That seems appropriate.
Thus sections:
- About the role (h3) with paragraph from General Position Summary.
- Responsibilities (h3) with ul of duties.
- Skills (h3) with ul of knowledge & skills.
- Requirements (h3) with ul of physical demands.
- Benefits (h3) with ul of What We Offer.
- Pay (h3) with p of Pay Transparency Statement.
We should not include Schedule.
Now ensure we don't include any boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. We removed those.
Now produce HTML fragment: no or . Just the elements.
We'll need to wrap each section in maybe ? Not required but could. The instruction didn't require section tags, just headings and content. We'll output:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ...
...
Skills
- ...
...
Requirements
- ...
...
Benefits
- ...
...
Pay
...
Make sure to preserve all substantive information. Let's copy the text exactly as given, but we can adjust punctuation.
Check for any duplicated lines: we need to avoid repeating same bullet. Ensure we include all.
Now craft the About the role paragraph: "At Lids, our Assistant Store Managers are the heart and soul of the Lids brand. These cap experts strive to foster the passion for sporting and fashion goods by meeting the needs of our customers while ensuring that all areas of the store are engaged. Assistant Store Managers are accountable for every aspect of the retail store performance inclusive of achieving key
for section headings (e.g. About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule). So we need to decide which headings to use. We have content for About the role (General Position Summary). Responsibilities (Principle Duties & Responsibilities). Requirements (maybe Job Required Knowledge & Skills + Physical Demands & Requirements). Skills (maybe also from Job Required Knowledge & Skills). But we shouldn't duplicate. Could combine Requirements and Skills? But we need to follow instruction: include a section ONLY when the posting has real, specific content for it. We have content for Requirements (knowledge & skills, physical demands). We have content for Skills (maybe same as knowledge & skills). Might be redundant. Better to have Requirements covering knowledge & skills and physical demands, and maybe omit Skills section to avoid thin duplication. Or we could have Skills as separate with the knowledge & skills list, and Requirements as something else (maybe experience?). There's no explicit experience requirement besides "Established ability to produce sales results while minimizing loss." That's a skill. So maybe we just have Requirements (knowledge & skills) and Skills not needed. But we need to decide.
Let's extract:
About the role: General Position Summary paragraph: "At Lids, our Assistant Store Managers are the heart and soul of the Lids brand. These cap experts strive to foster the passion for sporting and fashion goods by meeting the needs of our customers while ensuring that all areas of the store are engaged. Assistant Store Managers are accountable for every aspect of the retail store performance inclusive of achieving key results, creating a fun and inclusive environment for their team, and delivering exceptional customer service by offering their expertise on Lids’ products and services."
That's good.
Responsibilities: list all duties under Principle Duties & Responsibilities. We'll break into items.
People & Training:
- Act as Manager on duty for any employee scheduling issues, customer complaints, etc. when Store Manager is not present.
- Manage store associates through thorough use of LIDS Training Programs, goal setting (for sales and tasks), and regular follow up when Store Manager is not present.
- Administer the progressive steps of discipline to include verbal and written warning in the absence of the Store Manager.
- Engage team members by creating a fun and productive environment, including helping them understand how their work supports company objectives and the success of the store and Lids overall.
- Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by establishing supportive working relationships and adhering to Lids Brand Standards (e.g. company dress code, etc.)
- Responsible for scheduling and staffing the store including calling in associates to work in unexpected peaks when the Store Manager is not present.
- Participate in LIDS Training Programs, adhere to set goals (for sales and tasks) and regular follow up.
- Assist in recruiting and training store personnel on proper store operations and procedures.
- Encourage store associates’ direct compliance of established company policies, procedures and guidelines including (but not limited to) safekeeping of company inventory, funds and property.
- Other duties as assigned.
Customer Experience:
- Lead, execute and assist Lids selling strategy to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), sales targets, and deliver exceptional customer service.
- Resolve customer feedback and address issues in the moment, including customer escalations, urgent requests, and resolve to “make it right” for customers.
- Ensure every customer is offered the opportunity to participate in Lids membership programs or special in-store offers when live in-store through employee education.
- Adhere to current visual guidelines that include proper merchandising, signage, and store cleanliness.
- Maintain a professional appearance consistent with Company Dress Code Policy.
Operations:
- Execute operations-focused company-level directives, promotions, and initiatives (e.g. from Lids HQ).
- Understand and adhere to Policies & Procedures Manual to maintain a safe work environment.
- Maintain store technology and equipment – MPOS, Lids Custom, etc. – by conducting daily audits, verifying continued functionality, facilitating updates and maintenance as instructed, or ordering repair as needed.
- Maintain store facilities, supplies, and services by executing service requests, assessing maintenance or repair needs, placing repair work orders, or replenishing store supplies.
- Effectively manage cash, including accurate opening and closing of the till, using counterfeit protection practices, and consistent bank drops.
- Effectively prepare store for inventory audits and support in performing them as needed to confirm inventory accuracy.
- Open and close the store as required following the procedures per the Operations P&P Manual.
Product & Inventory Management:
- Protect Company assets within guidelines of LIDS Retail policies.
- Assist in preparation of store work schedules that provide proper store coverage and are within the Company guidelines for wage control.
- Follow all policies to accurately manage store inventory including receiving, transferring, completing price change, and conducting product counts.
- Strategically organize the backroom to maximize efficiency, including arranging product/ supplies to optimize space and productivity.
- Execute optimal layout and visual merchandising (VM) or product presentation strategy, including managing window activations, hardware flips, mannequin flips, and seasonal or weekly merchandise changes.
- Maintain the look and feel of the store through day-to-day VM and store actions (e.g. ensuring product recovery, restock, destock, or minor VM changes.)
- Execute special pricing signage and promotional presentation adjustments during operating hours to align with overall product sell-through strategy.
Job Required Knowledge & Skills:
- Established ability to produce sales results while minimizing loss.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally in a clear professional manner.
- Ability to work unsupervised.
Physical Demands & Requirements:
- Ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to occasionally climb a ladder and work with hands overhead.
- Ability to constantly stand on shift.
- Ability to frequently walk on shift.
- Ability to frequently hear and communicate verbally with customers, employees, and other personnel.
- Ability to frequently visually observe the store and read written or digital information.
- Ability to frequently operate a computer and mobile Point-of-Sale system, as well as maneuver relative software programs.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. For inquires related to reasonable accommodations, please contact HR@Lids.com.
What We Offer (Benefits):
- Generous employee discount and exclusive perks
- Career development opportunities and professional training programs.
- A collaborative, innovative, and team-oriented work environment
- Early Wage Access options to provide added financial flexibility
Pay Transparency Statement:
- The hourly range for this position represents base pay only. The base pay offered will consider internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, scheduled hours, and experience, among other factors.
We could also include Reports To: Store Manager but that's minor metadata; we can fold into a short p or drop. Probably drop.
Now we need to output HTML with headings for sections we include: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Benefits, Pay. Possibly also Skills? But we have knowledge & skills which could be Skills. However we also have Requirements (maybe physical demands). Let's decide: We'll make Requirements include both knowledge & skills and physical demands? Or separate: Requirements (knowledge & skills) and Skills (maybe same). To avoid duplication, we can make Requirements cover knowledge & skills and physical demands, and omit Skills. Or we can make Skills cover knowledge & skills, and Requirements cover physical demands. Which is better? The instruction list includes both Requirements and Skills as possible headings. We have content for both: knowledge & skills (skills) and physical demands (requirements). So we can split: Skills section for knowledge & skills; Requirements section for physical demands. That seems appropriate.
Thus sections:
- About the role (h3) with paragraph from General Position Summary.
- Responsibilities (h3) with ul of duties.
- Skills (h3) with ul of knowledge & skills.
- Requirements (h3) with ul of physical demands.
- Benefits (h3) with ul of What We Offer.
- Pay (h3) with p of Pay Transparency Statement.
We should not include Schedule.
Now ensure we don't include any boilerplate like EEO, legal, etc. We removed those.
Now produce HTML fragment: no or . Just the elements.
We'll need to wrap each section in maybe ? Not required but could. The instruction didn't require section tags, just headings and content. We'll output:
About the role
...
Responsibilities
- ... ...
Skills
- ... ...
Requirements
- ... ...
Benefits
- ... ...
Pay
...
Make sure to preserve all substantive information. Let's copy the text exactly as given, but we can adjust punctuation. Check for any duplicated lines: we need to avoid repeating same bullet. Ensure we include all. Now craft the About the role paragraph: "At Lids, our Assistant Store Managers are the heart and soul of the Lids brand. These cap experts strive to foster the passion for sporting and fashion goods by meeting the needs of our customers while ensuring that all areas of the store are engaged. Assistant Store Managers are accountable for every aspect of the retail store performance inclusive of achieving key