Assistant Store Manager (40 Hours) - West Midlands

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Position Summary

Summary: under the direction of the Store Manager, lead a team of dedicated associates who achieve or exceed the sales and profitability targets by maintaining operational and merchandising excellence and by delivering a compelling customer experience unique to Under Armour

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

include but are not limited to the following:
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• Own the service culture and customer experience
• Lead and model the customer experience principles for store team; ensure store service/selling culture is representative of the Under Armour brand
• Partner with the Store Manager in maintaining all standards covering merchandise and floor sets
• Under the direction of the Store Manager, oversee all areas of inventory control; monitor store shrink performance within outlined expectations
• In partnership with the Store Manager, Retail Operations Team and local HR, own total team skill capability through robust on-boarding and continuous training
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to the Store Manager in all facets of store operations
• Under the direction of the Store Manager, ensure store payroll optimizes business results; ensure staff scheduling meet the needs of the business
• Compile customer feedback on product and communicate to Retail Operations team
• Ensure compliance with all UA policies and procedures

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

Behavioral Attributes of Ideal Candidate: include but are not limited to the following:
• Inspired Leadership. Articulates a compelling vision and the roadmap to success; adept at aligning and empowering a diverse set of teammates and stakeholders
• Team Player. Loves being part of a team, both leading and serving; demonstrated deep commitment to colleagues; highly effective in a matrix environment
• Humble & Hungry. Confidence without arrogance; driven to continually "up their game" regardless of prior successes
• Unparalleled Integrity. In good times and bad, lives the UA Way; takes ownership for mistakes; delivers tough messages directly; doesn't "back-channel"
• Action Oriented. "Can do" and "does do" attitude; authentically engaged with people and situations
• Accountable. Commits to stretch goals and delivers; holds self and team to the highest performance standards
• "Gets" Under Armour. Passionately embraces the challenge and effort to keep UA unique; committed to go the extra mile to build/protect the brand

Education And / Or Experience

Technical Attributes of Ideal Candidate: include but are not limited to the following:
• 1 -3 years retail store management, ideally with a premium international brand
• Familiarity with various retail POS register systems
• Strong understanding of store operations, including visual merchandising, stock room, risk management & safety
• Fluency in local language; proficiency in English highly desired

Other Requirements

Relocation

N/A

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