Assistant Store Manager

About Our Company

Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the US, Canada, Mexico, Europe, and Australia. Operating out of Indianapolis, IN, our retail stores offer officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional sports teams, plus top brands like Nike, New Era, Adidas, and Mitchell & Ness. We currently operate 1,200+ locations domestically and 50+ internationally, including specialty concept stores for the NBA, NHL, Paris Saint-Germain, and numerous MLB teams.

In recent years, Lids has built partnerships with iconic global brands including Marvel, Playboy, and the Harlem Globetrotters, and gained ambassadors like Justin Jefferson, Quavo, and Josephine Skriver – creating a community for both sports fans and fashion lovers. The company is currently expanding with the goal of becoming the largest licensed brick-and-mortar sports retailer across the globe.

General Position Summary

• Produce sales gains, by providing customer service.
• Meet or exceed Company Objectives in all individual statistics.
• Provide consistent, documented appraisal of an associate’s sales performance and give feedback on areas of strength and opportunity.
• Adhere to current visual guidelines including proper merchandising, signage, and store cleanliness.
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with the Company Dress Code Policy.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Generate Sales

• Produce sales gains, by providing customer service.
• Meet or exceed Company Objectives in all individual statistics.
• Learn to provide consistent, documented appraisal of an associate’s sales performance.
• Adhere to current visual guidelines including proper merchandising, signage, and store cleanliness.
• Maintain a professional appearance consistent with Dress Code Policy.

Control Expenses

• Protect Company assets within guidelines of LIDS Retail policies.
• Assist in preparation of store schedules within the Company guidelines for wage control.
• Accurately manage store inventory including receiving, transferring, completing price changes, and conducting product counts.
• Perform proper documentation and record keeping per LIDS Retail policies and laws.
• Open and close the store as required following procedures per the Operations P&P Manual.
• Support and adhere to all LIDS policies, procedures, and guidelines.

Additional Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Supervise Associates

• Participate in LIDS Training Programs and regular follow up.
• Assist in recruiting and training store personnel on proper store operations and procedures.
• Encourage compliance with established company policies, including safekeeping of inventory, funds, and property.
• Perform work of subordinates as needed.
• Communicate with employees at all levels of the company.
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Required Knowledge & Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent plus one year relative experience.
• Established ability to produce sales results while minimizing loss.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally in a clear professional manner.
• Ability to operate a computer and maneuver relative software programs.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb a ladder and work with hands overhead.
• Standing required for up to 100% of the work time.
• Ability to work unsupervised.

Preferred Job Required Knowledge & Skills

Assistant Store Managers can earn up to 25% above local minimum wage based on experience. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Assistant Store Managers PT are also available for monthly store sales bonuses and a 40% employee discount.

Reports To

• Store Manager