Assistant Store Manager - Jobs in Edmonton, AB

Job Description

Under Armour is the chosen brand of this generation of athletes... and the athletes of tomorrow. Were about performance - in training and on game day, in blistering heat and bitter cold. Whatever the conditions, whatever the sport, Under Armour delivers the advantage athletes have come to demand.That demand has created an environment of growth. An environment where building a great team is vital. An environment where doing whatever it takes is the baseline and going above and beyond to protect the Brand is commonplace.The worlds hungriest athletes live by a code, a pledge to themselves and everyone else: Protect This House... I Will. Our goal is to Build A Great Team! Will YOU…Protect This House!Position SummaryThe Assistant Store Manager is an entry-level position into the store management career path. The Assistant Store Manager supports the Store Manager in the daily operations of the store. This includes the responsibility of assisting the store in achieving its sales goals, meeting merchandising standards and delivering operational excellence through effectively leading a high performing team. The Assistant Store Manager is expected to role model Under Armour’s Core Competencies and I WILL behaviors in all actions and interactions in order to create a positive Teammate and Athlete experience.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesLeadershipMotivate and inspire the team by delivering a compelling vision and purpose which encompasses Under Armour’s Core Competencies and I WILL behaviors.Act as the leader on duty and consistently models the brand’s Athlete service standards and selling behaviors.Establish and communicate clear expectations while holding the store team accountable for achieving all brand, performance and behavior standards.Build and support effective relationships with all teammates, peers and supervisors to effectively lead positive change.Supports the Store Manager through effective execution of all performance management tools.Effectively communicate with the management team to align and help drive business strategy.Ensure total Store Accountability for all Under Armour Policies and Procedures.Support the Store Manager in establishing and executing a strategic plan to achieve planned sales and key performance indicators for all time periods.Analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make real-time strategic business decisions to drive results.Train and develop team on business acumen to drive business performance.Build Athlete loyalty through in-store experience, through the use of Athlete data capture, endless aisle and the understanding of Connected Fitness applications.OperationsMaintain Under Armour brand standards of neat, clean and organized sales floor, cash wrap and fitting room ensuring store environment is safe for teammates and athletes.Support/Lead the efficient and productive handling of all merchandiseOversee and ensure efficiency of all daily operational procedures.Ensure store audit compliance and shrink results meet company loss prevention standards.Manage payroll and schedule adjustments effectively to maximize productivity to achieve payroll and sales targets.TalentRecruit, hire, develop and retain a high performing store team.Teach, train and coach the store team through successful completion of Division of Responsibilities (DOR) to develop future leaders for the company.Support succession plans to ensure career paths for all teammates; encourage teammates to pursue internal opportunities.Recognize and properly resolve teammate performance issues; communicate high priority issues to the Store Manager in a timely manner and collaborate to develop a plan for resolution to minimize risk.Consistently assess and provide ongoing performance feedback on QB skills, job expectations and Core Competencies through real-time coaching, scheduled touchbases, individual development planning and the performance review process.Support the mid-year and annual review process for all teammates by providing feedback on teammates’ performance to Store Manager.Drive teammate engagement by recognizing and rewarding teammates for their outstanding performance.Ensure that teammates adhere to and enforces all employment practices and policies.MerchandisingLead and support all visual directives ensuring mapping and floorset are properly planned, scheduled and executed seamlessly within allotted timeframe.Analyze merchandise reports and direct brand appropriate merchandising moves to maximize presentation and drive sales.Partner with Merchandising DOR to ensure all aspects of replenishment are properly executed - Fill the Floor, power closes, power opens and merchandise adjustments.Lead and support efficient and effective day to day store merchandising by ensuring that the store team understands and maintains Under Armour brand standards and sell through adjustments are held true to the Floor Set overview.Perform “level-sets” and make sure the store is replenished by pushing all goods to the floor.Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including holidays, nights and weekends.
• Computer and technology proficient.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with athletes and store team.
• Ability to move or handle merchandise up to 25 lbs.
• Ability to freely access all areas of the store; including the selling floor, stock and register area.
• Prioritizing, interpersonal, problem‐solving & planning skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of employment laws including compliance with federal, state and local requirements.
• Ability to analyze business trends and reporting to drive sales.
• Ability to coach, provide feedback and partner on substandard performance.
• Ability to work in a fast‐paced and deadline‐oriented environment.
• Ability to perform Essential Job Functions.

Education And / Or Experience

• Minimum high school education or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant leadership experience preferred.

Other RequirementsRelocationN/AUnder Armour is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, ancestry, color, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, creed, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, language, age, history of conviction of criminal or summary conviction offence that is unrelated to the employment or to the intended employment of that individual, social condition, receipt of public assistance, political convictions or beliefs, physical or mental disability, handicap or the use of any means to palliate a handicap, marital status, sexual orientation, civil status, family status, pregnancy or any other characteristic protected by protected status.Quick Apply

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