6824 - Assistant Store Manager PT

About the role

Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, featuring officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional teams, alongside top brands. We are headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, and we create immersive retail experiences that celebrate the teams fans love through collaborations with brands like Marvel, Peanuts, and The Walt Disney Company.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Aid in recruiting and training store personnel on proper store operations and procedures.
• Avoidance of theft and safeguarding of company assets.
• 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.

Qualifications

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.

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.

Benefits

Employee discounts and 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

N/A

Schedule

N/A