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Assistant Store Manager

Sports Basement, Sunnyvale, California, United States, 94087

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Sports Basement ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER (Level 3)

Reports to: Manager, Senior Manager, Assistant General Manager and General Manager.

Supervises: Assigned Department Leads and Staff.

Compensation: $22-$26, non-exempt position. Specific starting wages are dependent on location and experience.

Who We Are

Join Sports Basement, a sporting-goods retailer specialized in being a hub for the community, selling the best brands with basement prices, and giving back to the community since 1998. From a one-off shop in a San Francisco warehouse open only on the weekends to 12 fully stocked Bay Area locations and a recently opened OC location. We’ve added a rentals program, developed full-blown ski shops and bike shops in house, and even created SportsBasement.com geared for your gear needs. We've grown up quite a bit since 1998. Thanks to you, we're incredibly proud of the company we are today.

Our Mission

We strive to help those communities shine a little brighter, be a little greener, and make our shared outdoor and indoor spaces more fun and accessible for everyone. At the end of the day we know that your gear is more than just stuff, and we're more than just a store.

Our Core Values

Economical vs. Extravagant Proximity vs Productivity O.K. is not O.K. Creativity before efficiency Autonomy before rules YES! vs. NO Safety before speed

ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER (Level 3)

Reports to: Manager, Senior Manager, Assistant General Manager and General Manager.

Supervises: Assigned Department Leads and Staff.

Compensation: $22-$26, non-exempt position. Specific starting wages are dependent on location and experience.

Who We Are

Join Sports Basement, a sporting-goods retailer specialized in being a hub for the community, selling the best brands with basement prices, and giving back to the community since 1998. From a one-off shop in a San Francisco warehouse open only on the weekends to 12 fully stocked Bay Area locations and a recently opened OC location. We’ve added a rentals program, developed full-blown ski shops and bike shops in house, and even created SportsBasement.com geared for your gear needs. We've grown up quite a bit since 1998. Thanks to you, we're incredibly proud of the company we are today.

Our Mission

We strive to help those communities shine a little brighter, be a little greener, and make our shared outdoor and indoor spaces more fun and accessible for everyone. At the end of the day we know that your gear is more than just stuff, and we're more than just a store.

Our Core Values

It's all been said before: We care about the customer, the community, the environment, etc. These are common values by which most companies try to abide. We are different because of how we prioritize and execute these values every day.

Couches before profit Economical vs. Extravagant Volunteer vs. Donate Proximity vs Productivity O.K. is not O.K. Doers vs. Degrees Creativity before efficiency Autonomy before rules YES! vs. NO Safety before speed

Full Description Summary: As a part of the management team, an Assistant Manager works directly with the Management Team to ensure the day-to-day management and operations expectations of the store are being met. An Assistant Manager is growing their leadership skills and must have the ability to make informed decisions, problem solve and effectively manage the store as a Manager on Duty (MOD). An Assistant Manager is a positive leader that contributes to the overall morale of the store, and they continuously work to uplift their staff. They understand what makes Sports Basement awesome and unique. Assistant Manager typically has oversight of one Department, and one small Area of responsibility. Depending on the needs of the store, other duties may be assigned from time to time.

What You’ll Do

Apply Core Values

Responsible for working with the management team to complete daily operations. Demonstrates “OK is not OK” and actively seeks out improvement opportunities for their assigned departments and personal leadership. Demonstrates the ability to delegate and give clear instructions to their store staff and holds their team accountable to working efficiently to complete daily tasks and store operations. Ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally to all levels of the business. Provides support to the sales floor during peak periods or when the need arises. Understands the charm of Sports Basement, creating a positive and fun vibe that elevates the customer and staff experience.

Customer Service

Able to provide outstanding (WOW) customer service. Ensures all level 1-2 staff are trained and implementing SB tools to create and provide WOW customer service; providing feedback in the moment when standards are not being met. Expert in home department and proficient in most departments able to provide excellent on-the-spot customer service. Responds to MOD calls throughout all departments and knows when to involve a Manager or Senior Manager. Learning to implement and set expectations for SB's Security Policy.

Product Management

Identifies merch priorities for their department and create a daily plan of action. Works with their Supervising Manager to determine department goals, maintain cleanliness & organization, create aesthetic appeal and monitor inventory management. Communicates with Buyers to improve product management. Ensures product is getting out in a timely manner and works with department staff, and Merchandising Team, to ensure all incoming product is merchandised efficiently and effectively.

Staff Experience & Development

Maintains open communication; department staff find you approachable and are comfortable coming to you with questions, concerns or issues. Actively works to support diversity and inclusion in your store. Proactively manages assigned department staff by conducting training and writing achievable review goals with assistance from Senior Manager or above. Utilizes all company training resources to keep up to date for both self and assigned department staff.

Business Experience

Stays up-to-date with all company information and quickly implements department initiatives. Understands payroll goals in relation to day-to-day staffing needs. Partners with Assistant General Manager or General Manager to review reports and other tools that impact sales and performance. Works with a supervising manager to identify assigned department staffing needs, reviews applications and conducts interviews, keeping diversity and inclusion efforts top priority. Awareness of all HR, scheduling tools, rentals systems and business tools. Previous retail or industry experience. Recent experience as an asst. Manager, Lead or Shift Supervisor or a desire to grow into a leadership role. A proven track record of providing constructive feedback based on performance and able to set daily and weekly tasks lists for staff. Able to create WOW experience for every customer. Strong verbal and written communication with customers and staff. Internal Candidates: Awareness of all HR, scheduling tools and business tools: including but not limited to Google Docs, Paycom, Shopify, POS systems, Winterstieger, Sales Saver, Lightspeed and Fiori (training available on these software platforms) that are pertinent to their role.

Sports Basement is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, martial status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (Includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. Seniority level

Seniority level Mid-Senior level Employment type

Employment type Full-time Job function

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