Assistant Store Manager, FT (40 Hours) - London Battersea Power Station

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

Job Highlights

Join our sqUAd as an Assistant Store Manager (full time)

Are you ready to join a high-energy, performance-driven team dedicated to empowering athletes around the world? We're looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Store Manager who will be a key player on our store leadership team, supporting the Store Manager in achieving operational excellence and profitability. This role serves as a key backup to the Store Manager and supports day-to-day operations while leading and coaching teammates.

OUR VALUES:

Love Athletes
Celebrate the wins
Stand for equality
Act sustainably
Fight on together

WE COUNT ON OUR TEAMMATES TO:

Drive Sales, Profitability & Objectives
Unique service culture and customer experience
Handle positive and constructive feedback
Inspire, coach, and empower your teammates
Recruit, Coach & Retain Top Talent
Analyze Sales Trends for Smart Decisions
Optimize Payroll for Productivity
Maximize Merchandising Impact
Ensure Loss Prevention & Audit Compliance
Lead Key Business Areas for Growth

QUALIFICATIONS:

Be passionate about our performance driven brand
2 years of management experience, preferably in a retail environment
Outgoing personality with excellent communication skills
Fluency in local language and/or English
Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule

YOU'LL BE CONSIDERED A TOP CANDIDATE IF YOU ALSO HAVE:

3-5 years previous leadership experience, particularly in the fashion industry

PERKS & BENEFITS:

Generous employee discount & access to discount platform
Competitive salary
Monthly bonus incentive pay eligibility
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Work-Life Assistance Program to support health, personal, family or work-related challenges
Feedback and value driven culture

At Under Armour we empower those who strive for more! Apply today!

Purpose of Role

The Assistant Store Manager assists in driving the achievement of sales goals, profitability and other Key Performance Indicators while performing day to day operations. This role is responsible for supporting merchandising standards and delivering operational excellence while leading, coaching, and mentoring teammates. In the absence of the Store Manager, the Assistant Store Manager assumes their responsibilities.

Your Impact

Sales & Omni

Supports the business plan by driving the achievement of Sales, Profitability, and other key objectives for the store
Effectively use technology to enhance athlete engagement and drive the achievement KPIs
Support omni-channel efforts through the promotion of our Apps and Social campaigns and athlete contests

Brand image & Customer Experience

Act as the leader on duty by modeling customer service standards and selling behaviors
Maintain brand standards of a neat, clean, and organized sales floor, cash wrap, and fitting room in store
Communicate clear expectations for achieving brand standards

Retail Operations

Oversee daily operational procedures
Partner with Store Manager on payroll/schedule adjustments to meet productivity, payroll, & sales targets
Support/Lead the handling of merchandise through reporting and sales
Responsible for leading and/or supporting visual directives including mapping and floor sets
Support/Lead shipment receipt, processing, markdown optimization, and replenishment activities
Reviews store audit compliance and shrink results against company loss prevention standards

Leadership & Team Collaboration/Management

Deliver a compelling vision and purpose encompassing UA's Core Competencies, and functional behaviors
Communicate clear expectations for achieving performance and behavior standards
Build and support relationships with teammates, peers, and leadership to lead positive change
Partner with the Store Manager to execute performance management tools
Drive teammate engagement and development by recognizing and rewarding teammates for outstanding performance
Recognize and resolve teammate performance issues
Communicate priority issues to the Store Manager in a timely manner and collaborate on solutions
Assist with the teammate lifecycle through recruitment, training, and development of teammates
Hold teammates accountable related to employment practices and policies
Proactively seek personal learning and development opportunities to build leadership skill set
Partner with Store Manager on reinforcement of Under Armour Policies and Procedures
Lead/Support a Division of Responsibility (DOR) to assist with the overall efficiency of the store

Qualifications

Advanced numeracy, literacy, and advanced communication skills
Fluent in local language and basic verbal English skills
Proficient in use of computers and other technology
Knowledgeable of employment laws including compliance with federal, state, and local requirements

Requirements

1 year of experience in a sports/apparel & footwear retail environment
One year of retail supervisory experience
High School education or equivalent
Availability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, and weekends

Physical Requirements

Ability to handle or relocate products up to 25 lbs/12kgs
Able to stand and move about for extended periods of time with short breaks to handle products
Ability to freely access all areas of the store; including the selling floor, stock and register area
Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist in performing the essential responsibilities

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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