ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER - YORK

Join to apply for the ASSISTANT STORE MANAGER - YORK role at adidas. This is the first step in your adidas journey. For more than 70 years we have been creating the best sports gear and inspiring millions of people to change their lives through sport. Our core value is people. adidas is a team of rebellious optimists. We lead an active lifestyle, creating innovations to balance sports and nature, looking at the world without borders or prejudice, and inspiring change in our customers. Retail stores are the first point of contact with our consumers and the heart of the adidas brand. Want to be a part of the journey? Join us now!

Overview

York, England, United Kingdom

Responsibilities

• Promote a high-performance and winning culture by working collaboratively with your team and help set clear expectations whilst leading by example and living our values.
• Encourage a culture of curiosity by promoting continuous learning and development opportunities and applying them to the shop floor.
• Support the Store Manager and take ownership of the store’s daily operation, including sales, customer service, inventory, management, recruitment, training, HR, and compliance.
• Motivate, inspire and coach team members to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve store goals.
• Create and drive a safe and inclusive work environment where everyone feels valued and respected.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation & rewards (bonuses, referral program, etc.).
• Uniform allowance.
• Discount on adidas products online and in all own stores.
• Access to online learning platforms to further your skills.
• Employee Assistance program – We care about your well-being!
• Discounted retail/ insurance vouchers.
• Opportunities to participate in sponsored adidas events.
• Chances to win football tickets for you and a friend.

We value our employees

• Supportive team that accompanies you all the way in the company and inspires you to win new challenges.
• Career without borders: the opportunity to grow in retail, office, and distribution center.
• Development opportunities: world-class training in our products, service, processes, and personal effectiveness programs.
• Modern environment with the highest retail standards and best technologies.
• Embracing a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Innovations to establish a new era of sport in balance with nature.

Qualifications

• 18+ months of work experience in a sports/fashion customer and commercial-focused retail environment with 12+ months of Assistant Store Management responsibility.
• Team leadership.
• Strong analysis and literacy skills.
• Advanced verbal communication skills.
• Good understanding of Visual Merchandising.
• Strong Training skills.
• Team Development.
• Maintain store processes and rules to ensure a seamless shopping experience by leading team and replenishment.
• Professional handling of difficult interpersonal situations within the store team.
• Understanding the store's needs and acting accordingly.
• Advanced in English.
• Good knowledge of MS Office.
• Monitors performance data as well as KPIs and initiates needed measures for improvement.

Solicitation and EEO

adidas celebrates diversity, supports inclusiveness and encourages individual expression in our workplace. We do not tolerate harassment or discrimination toward any of our applicants or employees. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Job details

• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Manufacturing, Retail, and Sporting Goods Manufacturing
• Employment type: Full-time