Assistant Store Manager PT

Overview

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. The company operates 1,200+ locations domestically and 50+ internationally, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams.

Lids has built partnerships with brands such as Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters and has ambassadors including Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver. The company aims to become the largest licensed brick-and-mortar sports retailer across the globe.

General Position Summary

Responsibilities focus on driving sales through customer service, adhering to visual and dress code standards, and supporting performance evaluations and store operations.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

• Produce sales gains by providing customer service and meeting or exceeding Company Objectives in all individual statistics.
• Provide consistent, documented appraisal of an associate’s sales performance and offer feedback on strengths and opportunities in line with Company Objectives.
• Adhere to current visual guidelines, including proper merchandising, signage, and store cleanliness.
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with the Dress Code Policy.

Control Expenses

• Protect Company assets within guidelines of LIDS Retail policies.
• Assist in preparing store schedules that provide proper store coverage and align with wage control guidelines.
• Follow policies to manage store inventory, including receiving, transferring, price changes, and product counts.
• Maintain proper documentation and records per LIDS Retail policies and applicable laws.
• Open and close the store as required according to Operations Procedures.
• Support and adhere to all LIDS policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Additional Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise associates; participate in training programs and set goals for sales and tasks with regular follow-up.
• Assist in recruiting and training store personnel on proper operations and procedures.
• Encourage compliance with company policies, safekeeping of inventory, funds, and property.
• Perform work of subordinates as needed and communicate with employees at all levels.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Required Knowledge & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year of relative experience.
• Ability to produce sales results while minimizing loss.
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with computers and relevant software programs.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds, climb ladders, and work with hands overhead; standing for up to 100% of the work time.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Preferred Job Required Knowledge & Skills

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

Education Reports To

• Store Manager

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development
• Industries:
  Retail

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