Brooks Running

Assistant Retail Store Manager, Boston

US, Massachusetts, Boston · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$48k-$68kDetected 74 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 driving retail sell-through and elevating retail team engagement across the sales floor.

Partner with the Store Manager to: Lead the overall FOH operation to achieve budgeted sales and profit goals
Drive sales to meet established revenue, margin, profit, and expense targets..
Support development of innovative grassroots community events and programs
Partner with Store Manager and Community Specialist to develop and implement a store level social media plan, including social media activations (posts, stories, etc.) that highlight product and community events
Support development of community events intended to boost sales, educate and familiarize people with our brand. Lead store activations around product launches by partnering with Retail Marketing department.
Lead store activations around product launches by partnering with Retail Marketing department.
Create and manage staff incentive programs that encourage behaviors linked to Sales Associate core competencies.
Develop and facilitate quarterly sales and behavioral training for staff.
You support the design and execution of retail community building events that strengthen local relationships, deepen run culture, foster brand trust, and create meaningful sales and engagement opportunities.
You partner with the retail Assistant Store Manager, BOH to ensure the retail team is fully trained on all retail store operations, sales process, product knowledge, and customer behavioral profiles, enabling exceptional retail service for every runner who walks through the door.

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
previous event support and/or sales training experience preferred
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 $48,401 - $67,787 per year. 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.

Act as a back up to place inventory orders and partner with the Brooks Distribution Center to manage inventory flow when the Store Manager and BOH Assistant Store Manager are on scheduled PTO.
Create store schedules for effective staffing when the BOH Assistant Store Manager is on scheduled PTO.
Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families!
Bonus - In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.

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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