Assistant Retail Store Manager

Assistant Retail Store ManagerThe Assistant Retail Store Manager will support in the staff and leading of the store in Edina, MN. The Assistant Manager will also support daily operations. In this role, you will be responsible for amplifying MeatEater's distinctive brand through strategic marketing, event activations, and exceptional store operations. Your leadership will support the store's contribution to MeatEater's overall success by delivering exceptional customer service, exceeding revenue targets, and fostering an inclusive team environment. The MeatEater store proudly features products from across our family of the MeatEater, First Lite, FHF, Phelps Game Calls, and Dave Smith Decoys brands. The right candidate will also have personal experience in hunting, fishing, conservation and a general interest in the outdoors.This position is located in Edina, Minnesota.LeadershipAssist in recruitment, retention, and management of retail staff for the MeatEater store, fostering a culture of high performance and continuous improvementContribute to achievement of store's goals and KPIsSupport in cultivating an engaging and enriching work environment, ensuring a supportive and inspiring experience for all team membersConduct ongoing brand and product training with cross-function leaders across the companyModel MeatEater's values and leadership behaviors, ensuring the store's operations and team dynamics reflect our deep connection to people, pursuits, conservation and the outdoorsGuest Experience and CommunityFoster an outstanding guest experience, ensuring team members are well-versed in product knowledge and skilled in guest engagementProvide secondary leadership on the retail floor, making strategic decisions to optimize coverage and operationsAddress guest feedback and emergent issues promptly and effectively, maintaining MeatEater's commitment to customer satisfactionMaintain a close relationship with stakeholders including MeatEater leadership, MeatEater's featured on-camera/on-mic talent, neighboring stores, landlord, and the Brookfield communityMarketing, Merchandising, and OperationsUphold product presentation and visual merchandising standards, managing product inventory, restocking, and floor layouts as neededAssist in idea generation and execution to regularly 'program' the store with distinctly MeatEater rotating features and seasonal merchandising featuring the company's product portfolioExecute store opening and closing procedures diligently, adhering to safety policies to ensure a safe work environment for team members and guestsParticipate in key 'go to market' milestones with the MeatEater company and provide proactive, clear consumer feedback on brand and product offeringsConsistently consider, recommend, and execute opportunities to tighten the store and the company's ties with the Edina community through events, programming, promotions, and otherwiseOther duties as beneficial to MeatEaterExperience2 years of relevant experience in retail store operations in the Outdoor or Athletic IndustryStrong knowledge of effective merchandising and floor sales techniquesPassionate about customer service with a strong ability to understand customer needsProficiency in managing store operations, inventory, and point-of-sale systemsKnowledge and personal experience in huntingSpecialized Knowledge/SkillsStrong organizational and problem-solving skillsExcellent communication skills, both written and verbalKnowledge of and personal experience in hunting, fishing, and outdoor activities, especially in the Minneapolis area