Assistant Store Manager

Description

Job Summary: Foot Locker’s Assistant Store Manager supports the store manager in building a diverse team, fostering a high-energy atmosphere, and delivering a premium customer experience. Key Highlights: 1. Fosters a diverse and high-energy environment 2. Drives an incredible omnichannel customer experience 3. Supports team recruitment, training, and development Overview: Our Stripers are the heartbeat of our business… and they deserve the best leaders! To be a Foot Locker Assistant Store Manager, you’ll serve as the store manager’s right hand, supporting them in building a diverse team capable of sustaining a high-energy atmosphere. You’ll help inspire the team to deliver a premium customer experience, forging deep and lasting connections with our customers and communities—both in-store and online. Behind the scenes, you’ll assist the Store Manager in overseeing store operations, including visual merchandising and inventory reduction. The Assistant Store Manager role is challenging and rewarding, contributing directly to Foot Locker’s continued success. Responsibilities: **About the Role** *As a Foot Locker Assistant Store Manager, you will:** Foster a diverse and high-energy environment. * Contribute to daily team goals. * Stay informed about our product range. * Drive an incredible omnichannel customer experience that fosters customer loyalty. * Help implement visual merchandising guidelines to improve standards and increase commercial effectiveness. * Collaborate with the team to roll out new in-store initiatives. * Support the Store Manager in managing inventory reduction, payroll, and controllable costs. * Back-of-house organization includes daily restocking, inventory control, and shipments. * Provide a safe environment for team members and customers. * Exceed expectations in handling returns and payment processes. * Support the store manager in recruiting, training, and developing a large, diverse team. * Act as Store Manager substitute. Qualifications: **About You:** *You have:** Supervisory experience in a customer-focused environment. * Strong interpersonal and organizational skills. * Solid analytical skills and business acumen. * Proficiency in English and local languages. * Passion for fashion and sneakers. *You are:** Energetic, dynamic, and ready to lead a team. * Willing to lead and take on increasing responsibilities. * Practical and comfortable assuming responsibility and taking initiative. * A team player who can contribute to creating an inclusive environment. * Practical and comfortable assuming responsibility. * A decisive problem solver. * Customer service- and customer-oriented. * Required to stand for most of your shift, as well as kneel, bend, climb stairs, use ladders, reach, pull, and lift weights between 2 and 14 kg. * Evening, weekend, and holiday work required. * Occasional local travel required. * Noise level in the store will be minimal. Benefits: **What We Offer:** * Employee discount of 30%–50% * Access to Well Hub programs * Access to the Enrich platform (dedicated to financial wellness) * Variable pay component based on performance against specific metrics