Assistant Store Manager

Job Description

Overview

Since 1980, Sun & Ski Sports has been inspiring adventure. We are a specialty outdoor retailer inspiring you to let adventure into your life confidently through exceptional customer service, first-hand expertise, and competitively priced brands ready to perform for any journey - to be where you live and play. Our trademark experience has placed us at the top of specialty outdoor retailers in America. Sun & Ski Sports has grown to include over 30+ stores across the country, as well as online at sunandski.com, yet still manages to provide that small store feel with big store competitive pricing. We specialize in equipment, apparel, footwear, and accessories to enhance our customer's active lifestyles and year-round activities including ski, snowboard, bike, run, swim and more.

Summary

Sun & Ski Sports is currently searching for a driven Store Manager with a passion for outdoor sports, as well as, leading a dynamic store team. This is an amazing opportunity for a driven and individual.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring that your store team delivers exceptional Customer Service that is consistent and above and beyond the Customer's expectations.

Provide the highest quality ski & bike services and in a timely manner

Train & develop store team on selling strategies and continuous improvement.

Develop creative plans and strategies to increase store sales through business analysis, action planning, and consistent accountability

Identify problems and opportunities and present viable solutions.

Maintain store visual presentation that is consistent with company standards and creates an inspiring shopping experience

Ensure team follows company policies and procedures

Attend Clinics in-store and out of the store to help enhance product knowledge.

Promote Sun & Ski within the local community

Lead and participate in various events.

Manage store expenses and payroll; prioritize, plan, delegate, administrate and adapt to business needs

Maintain communication with Store Manager (SM), District Manager (DM), and Home Office team to stay abreast of company initiatives

Loss Prevention minimizes inventory loss (internal, external, and paper) and maintains accurate cash control

**Note: Additional responsibilities may be added based on business needs.

Requirements:

Outdoor Enthusiast: Passion for cycling activities, as well as, skiing/snowboarding, water sports, surf/swimming, skating/skateboarding, and more!

2+ years of management experience.

Proven ability to manage, motivate and develop a team, as well as increase sales and store profitability.

2+ years of retail and or Snow/Water/Bike Sports experience; Knowledge of business operations & shrink reduction.

Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills for establishing and maintaining strong working relationships with Vendors, Buyers, Store Team, and Upper Management.

Talent in networking, recruiting, interviewing, training, and developing others.

Must have organizational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task.

Analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as attention to detail a must.

Company Benefits:

Paid Vacations & Holidays

Group Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life/Accidental Death Insurance

Long Term Disability

401(k) Plan *

Associate Discount *

Company/Vendor sponsored Product Knowledge/Training Adventure trips.