Retail Store Assistant Manager

Black Diamond Equipment is looking for a dynamic Retail Store Assistant Manager to oversee the daily operation of our Headquarters store; assuring excellent customer service is provided by well trained, highly motivated and personable staff. This role includes assisting with strategic sales and marketing plans to drive revenue into the store, budgeting, financial reporting and maximizing profits with minimum cost. This individual will have responsibility to assist in merchandising, inventory control and pre-season purchasing, compiling sales data and monitoring trends. It is expected the Retail Store Assistant Manager will be on-site and oversee employee-customer interactions serving as a sales person as required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Responsible to assist with all functions relating to the management of the retail store to achieve profit objectives including: hiring, training and motivating staff to provide excellent customer service; establish daily sales quotas for sales team and store, periodically reviewing, recognizing accomplishments, planning, forecasting, budgeting and financial reporting as required and at the direction of the Retail Store Manager.
• Assist with creating sales/marketing strategies, promotions, advertising, merchandising programs
• Plan inventory and pre-season purchases; inventory control, negotiating with vendors and suppliers for procuring non-BD products.
• Evaluate customer feedback, sales reports, trends, competitor strategies/programs, etc., and provide timely information to Manager of DTC and colleagues.
• Communication with customers as needed, resolve problems and spend a portion of time on the sales floor actively selling.
• Making the safety of the staff and store, including responding to alarm calls.
• Assist BD employees with employee discount program and equipment rentals.
• Able to step in for Retail Manager when necessary

Who You Are:

• You have a High School Diploma or GED 
• You have 2-3 years of retail store experience in the outdoor equipment industry
• Budgeting, time management, staffing/scheduling personnel, product knowledge, computer skills and basic accounting skills are a way of life
• You’re an outdoor enthusiast with experience and knowledge of rock climbing, skiing and mountaineering

Benefits begin on the first of the month following your date of hire with a generous portion of medical and dental paid for by BD. You also will get employer paid life insurance, Short and Long Term Disability as well as other wellness benefits, and 401k. BD offers supplemental accident, hospital insurance and pet insurance. If your passions are also in the outdoors, then you will also enjoy discounts on industry gear and apparel.

Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex; including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Black Diamond Equipment HR representative.