Assistant Store Manager PT

About Our Company

Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness. We currently operate 1,200+ locations domestically and 50+ internationally, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams.

In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver – creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers. The company is currently expanding with the goal of becoming the largest licensed brick‑and‑mortar sports retailer across the globe.

• Produce sales gains by providing customer service.
• Meet or exceed Company Objectives in all individual statistics.
• Provide documented appraisal of an associate’s sales performance; give feedback on strengths and areas of opportunity, aligned with Company Objectives.
• Adhere to visual guidelines: proper merchandising, signage, store cleanliness.
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with Company Dress Code Policy.

• Protect Company assets within LIDS Retail policy guidelines.
• Assist in preparing store schedules to provide proper coverage and meet wage‑control guidelines.
• Follow all policies to manage inventory accurately, including receiving, transferring, pricing, and product counts.
• Document and record keeping per LIDS Retail policies and applicable laws.
• Open and close the store according to Operations P&P Manual procedures.
• Support and adhere to all LIDS policies, procedures, and guidelines.

• Participate in LIDS training programs, set sales and task goals, and follow up regularly.
• Assist in recruiting and training store personnel on proper operations and procedures.
• Encourage store associates’ compliance with company policies, safeguarding inventory, funds, and property.
• Perform work of subordinates as needed.
• Communicate with employees at all levels of the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of relative experience.
• Ability to produce sales results while minimizing loss.
• Strong interpersonal skills and clear, professional verbal communication.
• Proficiency operating a computer and related software.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds; climb a ladder and work overhead.
• Stand up to 100% of the work time.
• Work unsupervised.

Assistant Store Managers can earn up to 25% above local minimum wage based on experience. Exact compensation may vary by skill, experience, and location. Assistant Store Manager PT are also available for monthly store sales bonuses and a 40% employee discount.

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For Illinois-based roles:
Annual pay ranges may fall between $29,120 – $58,656. You may also be offered a bonus, and other benefits.

Hat World, Inc., Lids Holdings, Inc., dba Lids and subsidiaries is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all federal, state, and local EEO laws. Hat World, Inc. prohibits discrimination against employees and applicants for employment based on race, color, religion or creed, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, marital status, sex, pregnancy status, age, military status, disability, or any other protected characteristic or class protected by law.

Hat World, Inc. provides reasonable accommodation for disabilities in accordance with applicable laws.

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