Job Description

Want to be a part of something great?

Since its founding in 1949, ASICS Group has been committed to nurturing the world's youth through sports in order to contribute to society. Our vision has been to "Create Quality Lifestyle through Intelligent Sport Technology" and our mission to provide goods and services that promote healthy and fulfilling lifestyles throughout the world.






As a Globally recognized footwear brand, ASICS Team Leaders make our technology in our footwear, apparel and accessories available to consumers around the world. Our Team Leaders deliver a great client experience through assessing needs, product education and engaging communication to provide a personalized shopping environment. Team Leaders at ASICS have the ability to grow and develop their leadership skills while completing essential daily tasks. At ASICS you can take your passion for shoes and turn it into a career.

Our Mission : We pledge to bring harmony to the body and soul

ASICS, an acronym derived from the Latin phrase, Anima Sana In Corpore Sano - a sound mind in a sound body. Staying true to the philosophy by which it was founded, every ASICS innovation, every concept, every idea is intended to create the best product. Our mission is to become the number one brand for the sports enthusiast. To accomplish this, we pledge to continue to make the best product; striving to build upon our technological advances and pushing the limits on what we can learn from the body and its needs in athletic gear.

POSITION : Team Lead (Key Holder) - Meatpacking

LOCATION : New York, NY 10014

PAY RANGE : $19.25 - $20.25 Hourly

AN ASICS TEAM LEADER'S PURPOSE:

In the absence of the management team, the Run Club Team Lead supervises all store personnel, including implementing and enforcing company policies, procedures, and corporate directives. Additionally, you will lead all aspects of Run Club operations, including staff, membership, events, communication, and resources.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position does not have direct report responsibilities

TEAM LEADER ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

Interacts with all levels throughout organization including employees and outside vendors

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

Assist in achieving business results through leading the team, managing the sales floor and ensuring sales goals are achieved. Provide exceptional customer service by greeting and assisting customers & Run Club participants, guide product selection, and respond to all inquiries or complaints. Be able to retrieve product from the backroom and/or top stock using provided equipment. Monitor sales activities to ensure that customers and Run Club participants receive satisfactory service and quality product. Support the Head Coach with training and evaluating employees to ensure sales goals are being met. Educate staff on Run Club and lead team operations and staff support during Run Club events. Examine merchandise to ensure that it is correctly priced and displayed for maximum customer experience. Oversee the work activities of sales associate, such as cleaning and organizing product with ease to improve shopping experience. Review inventory and sales records to prepare reports for the management team. Instruct employees on how to handle difficult and complicated sales. Ensure the safe and efficient operation of the club's facilities and activities. Plan and execute club events, from regular Run Club meetups to larger race events. Recruit new Run Club members, grow community engagement, manage member relations, and ensure a positive experience for all participants. Manage overall services of the Run Club, including but limited to product demos, giveaways, RunKeeper app event management, required participant waivers and documentation, and participants' progress towards goals. Analyze Run Club data (club participation, attendance, Trial Run usage, etc.) to devise a growth strategy, and regularly report this via newsletter and event recaps in partnership corporate leaders. Interacts with all levels throughout the organization, including employees and outside vendors.

YOUR KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:

Exceptional customer service skills. Uphold a positive attitude and be a team player. Knowledge of principles involved in resource allocation, and coordination of people and resources. Knowledge of basic mathematics including addition, subtraction, division, and multiplication and their applications. Knowledge of selling techniques. Ability to conduct self in a professional and respectful manner with customers and employees. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with internal and external partners Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail. High sense of urgency. Organizational and time management skills. Skilled at using logic and reasoning to identify alternative solutions, or approaches to problems. Ability to work a flexible schedule including holidays, nights, weekends, and overtime to fit the Run Club and business needs. Familiarity and involvement with the running industry required Proficiency with event management, marketing, and social media skills. Ability to lead runs of varying distance outside of store

YOUR STRENGTHS:

Collaboration Organization Multi-tasking Integrity Time management Problem-solving Taking initiative Learning from setbacks Cool under pressure

WHAT IS REQUIRED

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

2 years of retail experience; sporting or athletic industry preferred. Computer skills: Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Be able to stand and walk around during scheduled hours, reaching for product using a ladder, stairs, step stool and pole Able to run at least a 5k regularly Running/coaching certification preferred

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

In general, the following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job.


Must be able to run a minimum of a 5k at a time, up to 10k preferred; two to four times per week. Must be able to stand, walk, and squat the majority of the work shift Must be able to able to climb a ladder, step stool and use stairs frequently Must be able to lift, move and carry up to 40 pounds Must be able to read, count and write to accurately complete all documentation and reports Must be able to see, hear and speak in order to communicate with employees and other customers. Vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to have manual dexterity required using hands to finger; handle, feel and type; reach with hands and arms Moderate: Mostly standing, walking, bending, frequent lifting

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

In general, the following conditions of the work environment are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to allow differently-abled individuals to perform the essential functions of the job within the environment.




Retail Locations: Works with the public in an indoor location that is clean, orderly, properly lighted and ventilated. Noise levels are considered moderate. Requires time spent outside of the store in varying conditions, locations, and environments.

PAY TRANSPARENCY :

To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, ASICS America Corporation will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. A posted pay range applies to the current job posting. Pay offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.

ASICS CCPA Pre-Collection Notice for Job Applications

We collect personal information (PI) from you in connection with your application for employment with ASICS America Corporation, including the following categories of PI: identifiers, personal records, professional or employment information, and inferences drawn from your PI. We collect your PI for our purposes, including performing services and operations related to your potential employment. For additional details or if you have questions, contact us at hrccpa@asics.com.


The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employee(s) assigned to this job. ASICS America Corporation reserves the right at any time, with or without notice, to alter or change job responsibilities, reassign or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities within your general skill set or capabilities. ASICS America Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.