Deputy Store Manager

Purpose & impact on organization

Contribute to store profitability by meeting or exceeding store sales and profit targets, managing all resources to provide a leading consumer experience, and driving the proper execution of established policies, procedures, initiatives, and directives.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with the commercial success of the store by analyzing sales data and making commercial decisions to increase net sales and KPIs.
• Address improvement areas and involve the District Manager or Retail Back Office partners as needed.
• Lead service standards by example and maximize time spent selling and leading team members on the sales floor.
• Schedule the team to serve consumers, drive sales, and execute tasks effectively.
• Ensure the legal and financial integrity of the store.
• Act as a brand advocate and consistently demonstrate confidence, collaboration, and creativity.
• Ensure in-store brand execution, visual merchandising, and in-store communication standards.
• Train team members on foundational, seasonal brand, and product knowledge.
• Lead and coach the team on omnichannel sales tools and the digital consumer journey.
• Manage store operations according to established policies and procedures.
• Process merchandise deliveries on the day they arrive and ensure the product offer is accessible to customers.
• Ensure cash register transactions are processed quickly and accurately.
• Implement loss prevention policies and procedures and maintain a safe, productive environment.
• Coordinate housekeeping and visual merchandising activities to maintain an appealing, easy-to-shop environment.
• Take ownership of store KPIs, maximize sales, minimize loss, and maintain awareness of competitors.
• Improve operations and processes and ensure omnichannel services are managed with operational excellence.
• Collaborate respectfully with team members and pursue ongoing learning opportunities.
• Recruit and train store team members and ensure HR policies and procedures are followed.
• Create a high-performance culture through clear expectations, performance analysis, and timely feedback.
• Identify and develop strong performers with potential for growth in the retail field career ladder.

Minimum qualifications

• At least 18 months of experience in a sports and/or fashion customer- and commercially focused retail environment.
• At least 12 months of supervisory or team leader experience.
• Intermediate numeracy and literacy skills and advanced verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Hungarian.

Culture

adidas fosters an athlete’s mindset through courage, ownership, innovation, teamplay, integrity, and respect. The company emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion as part of its culture and talent processes.