8308 - Store Manager (H)

About Our Company At Lids Sports Group, we don’t just sell hats — we fuel fandom. As the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, we bring sports, fashion, and culture together in more than 1,300 stores nationwide. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lids delivers premium, fan-driven products and unforgettable retail experiences. Brief Description Store Manager About Our Company At Lids Sports Group, we don’t just sell hats — we fuel fandom. As the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, we bring sports, fashion, and culture together in more than 1,300 stores nationwide. Headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, Lids delivers premium, fan-driven products and unforgettable retail experiences. Our stores feature officially licensed headwear and apparel from collegiate and professional teams, alongside top brands like Champion, Nike, New Era, Lululemon Athletica, and Mitchell & Ness. We’re also the industry leader in on-demand customization, offering in-store embroidery that turns everyday gear into one-of-a-kind statements. From specialty concept stores for the NBA and NHL, to iconic clubhouse destinations for the Yankees and Dodgers, we create immersive retail experiences that celebrate the teams fans love. Through collaborations with brands like Marvel, Peanuts, and The Walt Disney Company, Lids continues to redefine how fans represent their teams — in style. General Position Summary At Lids, our Store Managers are the heart and soul of the Lids brand. These cap experts strive to foster the passion for sporting and fashion goods by meeting the needs of our customers while ensuring that all areas of the store are engaged. Store Managers are accountable for every aspect of the retail store performance inclusive of achieving key results, creating a fun and inclusive environment for their team, and delivering exceptional customer service by offering their expertise on Lids’ products and services. Principal Duties and Responsibilities People & Training Development Manage your store’s hiring strategy, including planning needs, recruitment strategy, projected turnover, and leaves of absence. Assist in onboarding to acclimate new team members to Lids. Engage team members by creating a fun and productive environment, including helping them understand how their work supports company objectives and the success of their stores and Lids overall. Contribute to a respectful and inclusive team environment by establishing supportive working relationships and adhering to Lids Standards (e.g. company dress code, etc.) Perform people-related actions to update team member information, including approving time off requests, approving shift swaps, updating availability, timecards, qualifications, and other employee records as needed. Lead and monitor your store’s ongoing training strategy, including training non-Keyholders, process changes, promotions or job changes, and new programs or initiatives. Address all employee concerns or issues, including knowing when to partner with internal support (e.g. Help Desk, HR, DSM, RD, etc.) to take appropriate action. Drive team engagement by ensuring team members are given recognition and continuous check-ins, including performance management and documentation when relevant, to support and reinforce career and personal growth. Collaborate across store channels and/or districts using company Discussion Boards or district and regional chat platforms. Customer Experience Lead and execute Lids selling strategy to achieve key performance indicators (KPIs), sales targets, and deliver exceptional customer service. Resolve customer feedback and address issues in the moment, including customer escalations, urgent requests, and resolve to “make it right” for customers. Manage and direct in-store team members to ensure optimal customer service that values customers’ time and supports overall store operations. Ensure every customer is offered the opportunity to participate in Lids membership programs or special in-store offers through employee education. Operations Manage team’s compliance within the scheduling and payroll process to align with policies, procedures, budgets, and applicable law. Plan, prepare, and manage the schedule by considering team members’ qualifications, availability, and performance to maintain efficient and effective operations. Manage business disruptions and provide operational continuity (e.g., store closures, employee absenteeism, schedule/wages, operating hours impact, etc.) Execute operations-focused company-level directives, promotions, and initiatives (e.g. from Lids HQ). Understand and adhere to the Policies & Procedures Manual to maintain a safe work environment. Maintain store technology and equipment - MPOS, Lids Custom, etc. - by conducting daily audits, verifying continued functionality, facilitating updates and maintenance as instructed, or ordering repair as needed. Maintain store facilities, supplies, and services by executing service requests, assessing maintenance or repair needs, placing repair work orders, or replenishing store supplies. Effectively manage cash, including accurate opening and closing of the till, using counterfeit protection practices, and consistent bank drops. Effectively prepare store for inventory audits and support in performing them as needed to confirm inventory accuracy. Product & Inventory Management Drive overall store product strategy, including supervision and oversight of receiving, processing, merchandising, and exiting through purchase or transfer. Strategically organize the backroom to maximize efficiency, including arranging product/ supplies to optimize space and productivity. Ensure product integrity in line with vendor-specific regulations, including custom embroidery limitations, purchase amount limitations, or special release dates. Lead execution of weekly markdowns and mark #J-18808-Ljbffr Lids