Role Summary:
The Assistant Store Manager is responsible for supporting the daily operations of the store while leading the team in delivering exceptional customer experiences. This role plays a key part in team development, operational execution, and driving store performance. The ideal candidate is passionate about people, running, and retail — and brings strong leadership, attention to detail, and a collaborative spirit to every shift.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support Store Manager with operations, rostering, coaching, KPIs.
- Lead by example with customer service and product guidance.
- Coach team to improve product knowledge and confidence.
- Maintain stock, POS, back-of-house organisation.
- Ensure visual merchandising and in-store energy are on point.
- Oversee pair checks, size orders, inventory and fulfillment.
- Celebrate wins and address challenges with empathy.
- Lead onboarding and team development.
- Engage customers and community authentically.
Qualifications:
- 1–2 years of retail leadership experience.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Experience in footwear or activewear retail.
- Passion for the running or wellness community.
- Comfortable with retail tech and POS systems.