Be a friendly and knowledgeable resource for every customer, answer customer questions, and make product recommendations
Connect with every customer by asking open-ended questions to assess needs
Share the responsibility of running the store with the manager
Operate the cash register and use the computer for business tasks and product research
Keep the store clean, tidy, and attractive by following merchandising standards

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR:

Confident and comfortable engaging with customers to deliver a positive experience
Experienced Runner with a love of the sport and of the running community
Part Time Store Assistant manager 20-30hrs/week.
Motivated to achieve great results because of one's enthusiasm for the running, walking, and fitness environment
Love of learning and ability to grasp new concepts and product knowledge quickly
Self-motivated to complete tasks or activities with little supervision
Able to communicate clearly and effectively in verbal and written English
Available weekdays and weekends!!

WHAT WE'RE OFFERING:

Awesome employee discounts (like, really awesome)
A positive and supportive work environment and team
Happy customers! (Runners are a happy bunch. If you've worked retail before, you know how much of a difference this can make in your day)
A consistent and predictable work schedule (we try to make sure you get the same shifts every week) with flexibility when you need it
Wage TBD by experience

WHAT WE DO:

The Running Room sells running shoes, apparel, accessories, nutrition, and electronics. More importantly, we help people start running and keep running. We offer and advice and encouragement to every single person who walks through the door, whether they've just started exercising or they're seasoned ultra-marathoners. We're about helping people find the right fit or perfect product, not about aggressive selling. We take pride in what we do, keep learning so we can provide expert advice, and never take ourselves too seriously. (Oh, and we have awesome employee discounts!)

Running Room welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Upon request, Running Room will provide accommodations from candidates taking part in the selection process

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Responsibilities

The Assistant Manager will assist in running the store, managing daily operations, and maintaining merchandising standards. They are responsible for providing expert product recommendations and delivering a positive, helpful experience to every customer.

Requirements

Candidates should be experienced runners with a passion for fitness and the running community. Strong communication skills, the ability to work independently, and availability for both weekdays and weekends are required.

Skills

Customer service
Retail management
Product knowledge
Communication
Cash register operation
Merchandising
Problem solving
Time management

Benefits

Employee discounts
Supportive work environment
Consistent and predictable work schedule

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Keywords

Retail
Running
Fitness
Customer Service
Merchandising
Sales
Apparel
Footwear
Inventory Management
Store Operations
Product Knowledge

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