Retail Category Assistant Store Manager-Sporting Goods

About the role

North 40 Outfitters in Mead, WA., is looking to hire a Full-Time Category Assistant Store Manager - Sporting Goods to join our team. We believe that each team member plays a vital role in the success of our company. We are looking for authentic and enthusiastic people who love our lifestyle and believe in service before self.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the customer experience is exceptional
• Generate sales and safeguard company assets
• Lead and develop a team
• Maintain store standards
• Understand and adapt to local culture

Requirements

• Willingness to share credit, work with others, and define success collectively
• Ability to take initiative, embrace change, and learn new things
• Drive to be dependable and perform well against expectations
• Ability to work independently or in a group setting
• Committed to providing outstanding customer service
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage with individuals regularly
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining detailed and focused
• Working knowledge of outdoor recreation, firearms, camping and hiking equipment
• Previous retail leadership experience preferred
• Ability to work well with others, lead, motivate, and empower a team
• Sales experience, merchandising, and computer skills a plus
• Committed to providing feedback, developing others, and making decisions under ambiguity
• A willingness to lead by example
• Resolving team issues in a timely and professional manner
• Ability to delegate and assign tasks appropriately
• Skilled in leadership, sales generation, strategic planning, business acumen, time management, and general retail software proficiency
• Willingness to relocate if needed
• Understanding of correct lifting and loading techniques. Physical ability to lift and carry 0-15 lbs. continuously, 15-50 lbs. frequently, and 50-55 lbs. occasionally, and team lift anything over 55 lbs. Spending 100% of work time on your feet, including use of ladders, rolling staircases, and pallet jacks.

Qualifications

• Willingly share credit, work with others, and define success collectively
• Ability to take initiative, embrace change, and learn new things
• Drive to be dependable and perform well against expectations
• Ability to work independently or in a group setting
• Committed to providing outstanding customer service
• Good communication skills and the ability to engage with individuals regularly
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while remaining detailed and focused
• Working knowledge of outdoor recreation, firearms, camping and hiking equipment
• Previous retail leadership experience preferred
• Ability to work well with others, lead, motivate, and empower a team
• Sales experience, merchandising, and computer skills a plus
• Committed to providing feedback, developing others, and making decisions under ambiguity
• A willingness to lead by example
• Resolving team issues in a timely and professional manner
• Ability to delegate and assign tasks appropriately
• Skilled in leadership, sales generation, strategic planning, business acumen, time management, and general retail software proficiency
• Willingness to relocate if needed
• Understanding of correct lifting and loading techniques. Physical ability to lift and carry 0-15 lbs. continuously, 15-50 lbs. frequently, and 50-55 lbs. occasionally, and team lift anything over 55 lbs. Spending 100% of work time on your feet, including use of ladders, rolling staircases, and pallet jacks.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer a competitive wage ranging from $21.00 - $24.00, a rewarding work environment, and generous benefits and perks such as paid holidays, a 401(k) option, Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, and a phenomenal employee discount on all products North 40 sells.