Retail Lead - Queens Center, 6564, New York City, NY

About the Role

At adidas, we’ve been challenging the status quo for 70 years, and we’re not done yet. We’re calling all Leads who don’t accept what “was” or what “is,” but those who want to create what will be, and who share our desire to make a difference. We believe sport has the power to change lives. To bring this mission to life, we foster a culture centered on creativity, confidence, and collaboration.

What We’re Looking For

• Creators: If you want to build a tomorrow better than the day that came before, you’re a creator. Creators find inspiration in unlikely places, look at the world in their own unique way, are confident, and have an uncanny ability to connect dots that others just don’t see.
• Confidence: Use your retail experience to exceed customer expectations and help guide store associates. Create an emotional connection with every customer by being a passionate and enthusiastic adidas Brand ambassador.
• Collaborator: You thrive on building relationships and working with your team.

Responsibilities

While we could list traditional tasks, we’re confident you already know what’s expected of a Lead. Instead, here’s what we value in our Leads:

• Building an inspirational team environment.
• Maintaining high standards of performance.
• Guiding and motivating store associates.
• Ensuring exceptional customer experiences.

Requirements

• Availability must include evenings and weekends.
• Skilled in operating personal computers, POS systems, and software like MS Office.
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including leading discussions in diverse groups.
• Ability to work independently, under pressure, and with discretion.
• Well-developed English language skills (spoken, written, and comprehension).
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 12 months of retail experience.
• Advanced selling experience and comprehensive product/retail understanding.

Physical Requirements

• Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Moderate noise level in the work environment.
• Regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, use hands, and reach.
• Occasionally required to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and operate a Brannock device.
• Frequently lift/move up to 25 pounds; occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities: close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Why adidas?

• A generous benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer funding or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options.
• Adoption, surrogate, and fertility support.
• Short and long-term disability, and basic life and AD&D insurance.
• 401k plan and Stock Purchase Plan with employer match.
• Education assistance and generous leave policies, including 12 weeks of paid parental leave.
• Monthly and quarterly incentives.
• Prorated flexible time off, seven paid holidays, and Service Time Off during milestone years.

Pay

The anticipated base pay range for this position is $20.94-$28.32. Actual salary will be based on experience, qualifications, skills, and competencies.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

adidas champions individual uniqueness and cultivates a culture of belonging where everyone can create at their best. We embrace diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives and strive to create a workforce that reflects our consumers and communities.