Assistant Store Manager

The adi family in our retail stores is the beating heart of this company. They are the first point of contact with our consumers and the face of the brand. Whether you work in one of our global offices, distribution centre, or in our retail store they all play an integral part in keeping the spirit of this company alive.- WHAT WE OFFER- Because adidas believes in investing in our talent with the aim for every person within adidas to grow together we have the following benefits:
- Competitive compensation & rewards (bonuses, referral program, etc.).
- Uniform allowance
- Discount on adidas products online and in all own stores.
- Access to online learning platforms to further your skills
- Employee Assitance program - We care about your well-being
- Discounted retail/ insurance vouchers
- Opportunities to participate in sponsored adidas events
- Chances to win football tickets for you and a friend
- THE ROLE- PURPOSE & IMPACT ON ORGANIZATION
Drive your store’s profitability by:
- Meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets
- Managing all resources within the store manager to provide customers with a leading shopping experience
- Driving the proper execution of established policies, procedures, initiatives and directives
- KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Take co ownership of the store and its commercial success
- Analyze relevant data to probe and challenge the status quo
- Address identified improvement areas, involving the District Manager or other Retail Back Office partners as needed
- Drive continuous improvements in the store’s sales, productivity and profit ability
- Ensure the legal and financial integrity of the store
- Lead service by example, maximizing the amount of time spent selling and leading team members on the sales floor
- Ensure there is always a manager on duty on the sales floor, focusing team members on the customer and on selling when you are not able to assume the responsibility yourself
- Schedule staff so as to properly serve customers, drive sales and execute tasks
- Be a Brand Ambassador, consistently exhibiting the Brand Attitude and Values
- Ensure proper in-store Brand execution according to established standards and directives
- Ensure all store team members are trained on Foundational and Seasonal Brand and product knowledge
- Help manage all store operations in a systematic and efficient manner, as per established policies and procedures
- Ensure all established Visual Merchandising and In-Store Communication standards are consistently executed and maintained in the store
- Ensure merchandise deliveries are processed on the same day they arrive and the store’s entire product offer is made immediately available and easily accessible to customers on a consistent basis
- Ensure cash register transactions are processed quickly and accurately
- Lead and implement all applicable loss prevention policies and procedures
- Maintain a safe and productive shopping and working environment
- Manage the recruitment and training of store team members
- Ensure all HR policies and procedures are adhered to
- Create a high performance culture by setting clear expectations, analyzing performance and giving appropriate and prompt feedback, including actively managing poor performance
- Work with the Store Manager and District Manager to identify and develop select strong performers with potential for growth along the Retail Field Career Ladder
- Share best practices to drive the collective performance of all district stores
- Seek coaching and learning opportunities to continually improve your performance
- AUTHORITIES:
- On local/market discretion
- KEY RELATIONSHIPS:
- Customers
- Peers and Supervisor
- Vendors and Support Functions (e.g. Visual Merchandising, Facility Services, etc.)
- Local Administration (e.g. mall management)
- KNOWLEDGE, CAPABILITIES AND EXPERIENCE:
- Assistant - Store Manager Competencies
- (additions based on market needs- MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Minimum 18 months work experience in a sports/fashion customer
- and commercial-focused retail environment with a minimum of 12 months of management responsibility
- Intermediate numeracy and literacy and advanced verbal communication skills (additions based on market needs)
- We are always looking for curious, open-minded, and ambitious Leaders to join our brand, so If you believe in a work culture that has similar values to adidas we want to hear from youAT ADIDAS WE HAVE A WINNING CULTURE. BUT TO WIN, PHYSICAL POWER IS NOT ENOUGH. JUST LIKE ATHLETES OUR EMPLOYEES NEED MENTAL STRENGTH IN THEIR GAME. WE FOSTER THE ATHLETE’S MINDSET THROUGH A SET OF BEHAVIORS THAT WE WANT TO ENABLE AND DEVELOP IN OUR PEOPLE AND THAT ARE AT THE CORE OF OUR UNIQUE COMPANY CULTURE: THIS IS HOW WE WIN WHILE PLAYING FAIR.

COURAGE: Speak up when you see an opportunity; step up when you see a need..

OWNERSHIP: Pick up the ball. Be proactive, take responsibility and follow-through.

INNOVATION: Elevate to win. Be curious, test and learn