At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our five online stores—Backcountry, Level Nine Sports, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport, and SteepandCheap—aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, a superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.
The ideal candidate should have a passion for outdoor activities and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Backcountry is seeking a highly motivated and organized Retail Store Assistant Manager to assist our Retail Manager in the daily operations of our brick-and-mortar retail store. The ideal candidate will be passionate about the outdoors and have experience in retail management, as well as excellent communication and customer service skills.
This role is challenging – above and beyond the day-to-day responsibilities, you’ll have a big role within a fast-paced team.
This position will report into the Retail Store Manager.
What you get to do every day:
Assist the Store Manager in managing the day-to-day operations of the retail store, including inventory management, visual merchandising, and customer service
Ensure that the store is always clean, organized and well-stocked
Assist the Store Manager in opening and closing the store
Ensure the store is properly secured and alarm systems are functioning correctly
Manage cash and credit card transactions, and perform daily cash reconciliations
Maintain accurate inventory levels, conduct regular inventory audits, and report any discrepancies to the store manager
Train and supervise retail staff to ensure they are knowledgeable about all processes and the products we sell and provide exceptional customer service
Protect store assets following loss prevention and safety standards
Develop and maintain relationships with customers to build customer loyalty and repeat business
Assist in the development and implementation of marketing and promotional activities to increase sales
What you bring to the role:
2-3 years of experience in retail management
Passion for outdoor activities and knowledge of outdoor gear and apparel
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities
Strong leadership and team management skills
Knowledge of retail operations, inventory management, and visual merchandising
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and point-of-sale systems
Ability to work flexible hours, including holidays, evenings and weekends
Why Join:
Competitive benefits for full-time positions: Paid time off policies, 401(k)/RRSP match, medical/dental/vision and a variety of supplemental policies, and employee discounts at our portfolio companies