Be part of a movement that moves the world
At ASICS, we’re more than just a brand; we're a movement. A movement of movement, propelled by the belief that motion strengthens the body and uplifts the mind. Our name itself, an acronym for "Anima Sana in Corpore Sano" (a Sound Mind in a Sound Body), encapsulates this commitment. Since taking our first step in Japan in 1949, our journey has been about more than just reaching the finish lines or clocking the fast best times. It's about the joy of moving and it's open to all.
 
If you're inspired to move yourself and the world toward a brighter, more inclusive future, we're looking for you.
 
Here at ASICS, we welcome diversity in our people, their backgrounds and life experiences. So, you could be the right person for this role regardless of your age, nationality, religious beliefs, or gender identification.
 

Your role in our shared journey
As Assistant Store Manager, you’ll play a vital role in driving our new, soon to open, ASICS Flagship Sandton City Store, to meet and exceed its sales targets. Using your proven retail expertise and commercial awareness, you’ll support the Store Manager to boost performance across a wide range of KPIs.

You’ll motivate our staff, improve conversion rates, and influence every aspect of our retail space using your experience and enthusiasm. Whether you’re planning product flows, managing schedules, or putting the final touches to the perfect in-store display, your decisions will make all the difference to your colleagues, our customers, and the overall ASICS experience.

We’re looking for someone who lives and breathes our brand values in customer service, product presentation, and merchandising to play their part in running a successful store. A retail expert who’ll be called upon to make key business decisions in the absence of a Store Manager.

As this is for a store about to open – the ideal start date is 1st of August to be part of the process up until opening 1st of September.

Does this sound like you?

• You’re a retail expert. You have an affinity with fashion and stay up to date on the latest industry trends.

• You’re an excellent communicator. Your skills help you delegate tasks, explain complex ideas and motivate your team.

• You’re customer oriented. You strive to give customers what they expect and deserve from our stores.

• You’re results focused. Your management decisions benefit the business’ bottom line.

• You’re flexible. You’re willing to go above and beyond to make your store a success.

 
Your key responsibilities will be:
Based at our ASICS Flagship Sandton City Store and reporting to the Store Manager, you’ll:

• Support the Store Manager in maximizing sales and profitability and take the lead and drive performance when the Store Manager is absent.

• Understand local market trends and communicate this information to your manager.

• Help in the recruitment, training, retention, and development of a high-quality team, and offer guidance to staff to help us maintain the highest in-store standards.

• Ensure consistent planning and execution of product flow.

• Manage back-of-house operations, share store cleaning duties where required, and ensure best practices in team schedules and staffing levels.

You have the following skills and experience:

• At least 2 years of retail management experience, including coaching, counselling, and developing people.

• Qualification in Business Administration or related field (or two years' additional experience).

• Experience with retail operations, budgeting, planning, customer service, people development, and management.

• Impressive track record delivering a top level of customer service.

• Basic skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  

Life at ASICS
When you join ASICS, you become part of something special. Here, your voice matters, your growth and wellbeing are important. We believe in fostering an environment where every step forward is celebrated, where diversity fuels our journey, and inclusion strengthens individuals. And together and as individuals we can inspire more people to move for body and for mind.
 
How to Apply
Are you feeling inspired? We'd love to hear from you. Submit your application online and step into a role where you can truly make a difference. Let's move together, step by step, toward an uplifted world.
 
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