Job Description
Who We Are: 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. Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation. Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success: Runner First 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 We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic! We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there. Your Job: As an Assistant Retail Store Manager, Front-of-House (FOH) Operations at Brooks, you support the leadership of a Brooks brand store and work closely with the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager, BOH to deliver the premium service customers expect. You help lead and inspire the store team, ensuring every customer interaction reflects our mission to inspire everyone to run and be active. Your primary focus is driving sell-through and elevating team engagement across the sales floor. You support the design and execution of community building events that strengthen local relationships, deepen run culture, foster brand trust, and create meaningful sales and engagement opportunities. You partner with the Assistant Store Manager, BOH to ensure the team is fully trained on all store operations, sales process, product knowledge, and customer behavioral profiles, enabling exceptional service for every runner who walks through the door. You and your entire team are Brooks brand ambassadors that support customers of all backgrounds and abilities. Your Responsibilities: 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 Coach, develop, and manage performance of the store team to provide a premium level of service to our consumers; 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 Encourage an environment of sharing excitement about the run, storytelling, and supporting people’s efforts to “Live Brooks” through being active and staying healthy. 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. Coach and provide feedback to Sales Associates on driving product sell-through and selling techniques using the GROW and BIRCH models. 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. 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. Work the sales floor – be an expert at product knowledge, driving sell-through, and service-oriented storytelling. Work the sales floor – be an expert at product knowledge, driving sell-through, and service-oriented storytelling. Provide feedback and analysis to the Store Manager and Manager, Retail Operations on a regular basis to ensure the store is operating at the high level of service and performance that customers expect. Qualifications: Associate’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or