Deputy Store Manager

The adidas Group strives to inspire and enable people to harness the power of sport in their lives. Sport is our very purpose. Inspired by our heritage, we know that a profound understanding of the consumer and their journey in sport is essential to achieving this goal. To anticipate and respond to their needs, we continuously strive to create a culture of innovation and creativity. Through our portfolio of authentic sports brands, we harness this culture and push the boundaries of products, services and processes to drive brand desire. Through sport, we have the power to change lives. The adidas Group is a global leader in the sporting goods industry, offering a broad portfolio of footwear, apparel and hardware for sport and lifestyle around the core brands adidas, Reebok, TaylorMade and CCM Hockey. Headquartered in Herzogenaurach, Germany, the Group employs more than 55,000 people across the globe and generated sales of around € 17 billion in 2015. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Supports the Store Manager by implementing and maintaining a staff structure that minimizes payroll expense and increases productivity, Assists the Store Manager by evaluates employees' performance on a day to day basis Perform or assist in the completion of all documentation associated with applicants, new hires, payroll. Effectively utilize customer service, training, educational tools, and communication to develop staff in relation to adidas Retail goals. Maintains personnel files to Company standards. Assure adherence to all Company systems and procedures. Maintain confidentiality of adidas Retail operating information. Assure compliance with legal statutes and safety guidelines in overall management of store and associates. Obtains the necessary skills, experience, and training from daily interaction with store management and outside training to develop necessary skills to assure promotability to next level. Assure adherence to adidas Retail visual presentation guidelines. Implements the security procedures set forth by adidas Head Office including, but not limited to shrinkage control, and safety inspections. As needed, assists in the development of merchandising, advertising and promotional programs to help meet the sales and marketing goals of the store. Resolves customer complaints. Assists in maintaining inventory levels by communicating with the Store Manager overages and shortages of product. Assists the Store Manager to implement and maintain management systems for planning, organization, and controlling and auditing store operations. Other duties may be assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school and 2 years retail experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.