Retail Store Assistant Manager (Backcountry)

CSC Generation
Boulder Backcountry Retail Store +3 more
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level retail management professionals with outdoor industry experience who thrive in collaborative, fast-paced environments.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with retail management experience and a demonstrated passion for outdoor gear and activities
    — “2-3 years of experience in retail management”
  • Individuals who excel in training and supervising teams in high-energy retail settings
    — “Train and supervise retail staff to ensure they are knowledgeable about all processes”

Things to consider

  • Flexible hours are required, including evenings, weekends, and holidays
    — “Ability to work flexible hours, including holidays, evenings and weekends”
  • Background check and prior employment verification are mandatory prerequisites
    — “Employment is contingent on a background check, including verification of prior employment dates”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with inventory audits and point-of-sale systems in your resume
    — “Maintain accurate inventory levels, conduct regular inventory audits”
  • Emphasize your ability to manage multiple priorities and lead in fast-paced settings
    — “Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities”
  • Showcase your customer service achievements and personal connection to outdoor passions
    — “Passion for outdoor activities and knowledge of outdoor gear and apparel”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • store profitability
  • customer loyalty
  • sales growth
Typical background
retail experiencecustomer service skillsleadership

Skills & requirements

Required

Retail ManagementInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceTeam SupervisionStore Operations

Preferred

Outdoor Product KnowledgeMarketing

Stack & domain

Retail ManagementInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceLeadershipCommunicationTeamworkRetail

About the role

Original posting from CSC Generation via Lever

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. 

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. 

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  

CSC Generation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any characteristic protected by law. If you need an accommodation during the application process, contact hrbenefits@cscshared.com.

Employment is contingent on a background check, including verification of prior employment dates.

Source: CSC Generation careers (Lever)

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