Assistant Store Manager, adidas Retail Halton Hills Location (#2014)

Purpose

As a member of the store management team, assists the Store Manager in ensuring all operational, business, and personnel targets are achieved for the store. Oversees the daily operation of the store and assures compliance with company policies and government legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Supports the Store Manager in managing daily operations and achieving key performance indicators and profit and loss expectations.
• Communicates and demonstrates adidas brand values, attitude, and culture.
• Ensures consistent implementation of corporate programs, initiatives, strategies, policies, and seasonal initiatives.
• Assists with succession, recruiting, hiring, training, coaching, performance feedback, and team development.
• Promotes a high-performance culture by setting expectations, supporting accountability, and establishing goals.
• Supports training and execution across business operations, sales and customer service, and visual merchandising.
• Assists with recordkeeping related to applicants, new hires, payroll, performance appraisals, salary reviews, counselling, disciplinary actions, and separations.
• Monitors competition, inventory levels, styling selections, wage costs, and expense control.
• Ensures accuracy of cash management, shrink control, store and product security, and POS system integrity.
• Maintains confidentiality and compliance with employment standards, health and safety guidelines, and company policies.
• Maintains a safe, organized, and clean store and premises.
• Develops communication with other retail store managers and adheres to visual merchandising guidelines.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient retail operational, selling, fiscal, and business management skills.
• Coaching and talent management skills with the ability to prioritize and allocate resources effectively.
• Ability to communicate clearly, present information, and respond to questions.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Excellent computer skills, including MS Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, with the ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to work a varied schedule including weekends, evenings, statutory holidays, and additional hours during peak sales periods.
• Ability to frequently lift or move up to 12 kg and occasionally lift or move up to 25 kg.

Qualifications

College or University degree and 1 year of retail experience, preferably in the sporting apparel and footwear industry, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior management and keyed experience is preferred.

Culture

At adidas, employees are encouraged to demonstrate courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, and respect. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of its culture and talent processes.