Assistant Store Manager-Under Armour London Battersea Power Station

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 year 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 preforming 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 years of experience in a sports/apparel & footwear retail environment
• One year of retail supervisory experiences
• 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.