Assistant Store Manager PT

• Location:
  
  1155 Saint Louis Galleria St, SP 2449, St. Louis, MO, 63117, United States
• Job Category:
  Retail
• Employee Type:
  Part Time

About Our Company

• Lids Sports Group fuels fandom by bringing sports, fashion, and culture together in more than 1,300 stores nationwide.
• Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, we are the largest licensed sports retailer in North America.
• Our product mix includes officially licensed headwear, apparel, and on‑demand customization services with brands such as Champion, Nike, New Era, Lululemon Athletica, Mitchell & Ness, Marvel, Peanuts, and The Walt Disney Company.
• We create immersive retail experiences, from NBA and NHL specialty concept stores to iconic clubhouse destinations for the Yankees and Dodgers.

Assistant Store Managers are the heart and soul of the Lids brand. They foster customer passion for sporting and fashion goods, ensuring the store runs smoothly, the sales targets are met, and the customer experience is exceptional. They are accountable for all aspects of store performance, team motivation, staffing, and store operations.

• People & Training
  • Act as Manager on duty for scheduling issues, customer complaints, and other store matters when the Store Manager is absent.
  • Guide associates via LIDS Training Programs, goal setting, and regular follow‑up.
  • Administer progressive discipline, including verbal and written warnings if necessary.
  • Build a respectful, inclusive environment and maintain brand standards such as dress code.
  • Schedule and staff the store, calling in associates during unexpected peak periods.
  • Assist in recruiting, training, and ensuring compliance with company policies and inventory procedures.
• Customer Experience
  • Lead sales strategy to achieve KPIs and deliver exceptional service.
  • Resolve customer feedback and escalations promptly, aiming to “make it right.”
  • Promote Lids membership programs and in‑store offers through employee education.
  • Adhere to visual merchandising guidelines and maintain store cleanliness.
  • Maintain a professional appearance in line with the dress code.
• Operations
  • Execute company‑level promotions and initiatives.
  • Follow policies and procedures to ensure a safe work environment.
  • Maintain store technology and equipment, performing daily checks and ordering repairs as needed.
  • Manage supplies and maintenance requests, replenishing store supplies.
  • Handle cash procedures, including opening/closing the till and bank drops.
  • Prepare store for inventory audits and support the audit process.
  • Open and close the store per Operations P&P Manual.
• Product & Inventory Management
  • Protect company assets per LIDS Retail policies.
  • Prepare work schedules within wage control guidelines.
  • Manage inventory: receiving, transferring, price changes, counts.
  • Optimize backroom layout for efficiency.
  • Execute visual merchandising and special pricing signage during operating hours.
• Job Required Knowledge & Skills
  • Proven ability to generate sales while minimizing loss.
  • Strong interpersonal communication skills.
  • Capability to work independently.
• What We Offer
  • Employee discounts and perks.
  • Career development and professional training programs.
  • Collaborative, innovative, team‑oriented work environment.
  • Early wage access options for financial flexibility.
• Physical Demands & Requirements
  • Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.
  • Occasional ladder climbing and overhead work.
  • Ability to stand, walk, hear, see, and operate a computer and mobile POS system throughout the shift.
  • Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions. For accommodation inquiries, contact
• Employment Requirements

  Applicants must possess the experience, skills, physical abilities, and qualifications necessary for the role, and be legally authorized to work in the United States. Current or future employment‑based visa sponsorship is not available.

• Equal Employment Opportunity

  We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, or veteran status.

• Notice to Applicants

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• Store Manager