Dix 30 - Store Assistant Manager

Job summary

The Assistant Manager will share responsibility for store operations, including managing merchandising standards and performing administrative tasks. They will also provide expert advice to customers and assist with product recommendations to support the running and fitness community.

Job details

WHAT YOU'LL DO: Be a friendly and knowledgeable resource for each customer, answer their questions and recommend products. Connect with each client by asking open-ended questions to assess their needs. Share responsibility for managing the store with the manager. Operate the cash register and use the computer for business tasks and product research. Maintain the store clean, tidy and attractive by adhering to merchandising standards. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Confident and comfortable with customers to provide them with a positive experience. An experienced runner who loves the sport and the running community. Part-time Assistant Store Manager, 20-30 hours/week. Motivated to achieve good results through his enthusiasm for running, walking and fitness. Enjoy learning and be able to grasp new concepts and product knowledge quickly. Autonomous, able to complete tasks or activities with little supervision. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing. Available on weekdays and weekends! WHAT WE OFFER: Great employee discounts (really great) A positive and supportive work environment and team. Happy customers! (Runners are happy people. If you've ever worked in retail, you know how much of a difference it can make in your day.) A consistent and predictable work schedule (we try to make sure you have the same shifts every week) with flexibility when you need it. Salary to be determined based on experience WHAT WE DO: The Running Room sells running shoes, apparel, accessories, nutrition, and electronics. Most importantly, we help people start running and keep running. We offer advice and encouragement to everyone who walks through the door, whether they've just started exercising or are a seasoned ultra-marathoner. Our goal is to help people find the right size or the perfect product, not to aggressively sell. We take pride in what we do, we keep learning so we can provide expert advice, and we never take ourselves too seriously. (Oh, and we have great employee discounts). Running Room welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, Running Room will provide accommodations to candidates participating in the selection process. Running Room welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, Running Room will provide accommodations from candidates taking part in the selection process

What you’ll do

The Assistant Manager will share responsibility for store operations, including managing merchandising standards and performing administrative tasks. They will also provide expert advice to customers and assist with product recommendations to support the running and fitness community.

Requirements

Candidates should be experienced runners with a passion for fitness and the ability to provide excellent customer service. The role requires availability on both weekdays and weekends and the ability to work autonomously.

Benefits

• Employee discounts • Positive and supportive work environment • Consistent and predictable work schedule

Listed skills

• Time management · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Product Knowledge · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Retail management
• Cash register operation
• Merchandising
• Product knowledge
• Communication
• Fitness industry knowledge
• Time management
• Problem solving
• Product Knowledge
• Research
• Cash Register
• English Language
• Writing
• Enthusiasm

Job areas

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Sports & Recreation
• Store Assistant Manager
• Assistant Retail Store Manager
• Shop Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers