Brooks Running

Assistant Retail Store Manager, Operations (Seattle)

US, Washington, Seattle

Sponsorship not specified$23k-$33kDetected 12 days ago

Inventory ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaboration

About the role

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.
We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we're all moving towards something.
Your primary focus is retail operational excellence.

Partner with the Store Manager to:
Lead the overall BOH operation to achieve budgeted revenue and profit goals.
Drive inventory efficiency and maximize sales by maintaining ideal inventory levels.
Manage labor spend through educated scheduling choices.
Create store schedules for effective staffing before, during, and after business hours.
Manage receipt and return of all inventory coming to and from the store - this includes regular orders, RMAs, and transfers.
Manage back-end responsibilities for returned unsellable inventory.
Lead and organize seasonal product flips by partnering with the Store Manager and Visual Merchandising contact.
Maintain expert product knowledge with the ability to train.
You oversee smooth daily operations, create staff schedules, support physical inventories, manage incoming and outgoing inventory, lead seasonal product flips, and help drive sales through strong product storytelling and seamless store execution.

Associate's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field
equivalent years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree(s)
Knowledge of retail math, inventory management, turn, gross-margin, open-to-buy, product merchandising, and retail selling skills
Knowledge of performance athletic footwear/apparel/accessories and their related technologies
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
train staff to treat everyone entering the store, from elite athletes to first-time runners, with the same degree of enthusiasm, support, and acceptance regardless of their abilities.
Ability to successfully lead independently or alongside the store manager
Demonstration of innovation and initiative - always looking at improving processes while also displaying a willingness to dive into the details and help out wherever necessary
Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products or other departments' operations and/or morale
"connecting the dots"
Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust, resulting in effective working relationships across the store and company
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication

The pay range for this position is $23.27 - $32.59 per hour. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Bonus - In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.

Bonus - In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.
Paid Time Off- Brooks offers generous time off up to five weeks of accrued paid time off, three paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.
Perks - including product discounts and giveaways, employee recognition, and fitness discounts
At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity.

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:
Runner First
At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive.
That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
We act in the best interest of the runner
Word is Bond
We do what we say we'll do
Champion Heart
We give our all in everything we do
There is no "I" in Run
We stay generous with our humanity
Keep Moving

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