Deputy Store Manager- Gateway

JOB PURPOSE

Ensure that overall sales and profitability goals for the store are met by:

  • Providing training to all associates.
  • Assisting the store manager in the development of staff in compliance with adidas retail growth objectives.
  • Overseeing the daily operation of the store and assuring compliance with adidas retail policy and procedure.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

It includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.

 

  • Supports the store manager by implementing and maintaining a staff structure that minimizes payroll expenses and increases productivity,
  • Assists the store manager by evaluating employees’ performance on a day-to-day basis
  • Perform or assist in the completion of all documentation associated with applicants, new hires, payroll.
  • Effectively utilize customer service, training, educational tools, and communication to develop staff in relation to adidas retail goals.
  • Maintains personnel files to company standards.
  • Assure adherence to all company systems and procedures.
  • Maintain confidentiality of adidas retail operating information.
  • Assure compliance with legal statutes and safety guidelines in overall management of store and associates.
  • Obtains the necessary skills, experience, and training from daily interaction with store management and outside training to develop necessary skills to assure promotability to the next level.
  • Assure adherence to adidas retail visual presentation guidelines.
  • Implements the security procedures set forth by adidas head office including, but not limited to shrinkage control, and safety inspections.
  • As needed, assists in the development of merchandising, advertising and promotional programs to help meet the sales and marketing goals of the store.
  • Resolves customer complaints.
  • Assists in maintaining inventory levels by communicating with the store manager overages and shortages of product.
  • Assists the store manager to implement and maintain management systems for planning, organization, and controlling and auditing store operations.
  • Other duties may be assigned

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

  • To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
  • The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
  • Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

 

High school and 2 years of retail experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

 

SKILLS

 

  • Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
  • Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
  • The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

 

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

 

  • Ability to use MS word, excel, outlook, and point of sale systems.
  • Ability to communicate effectively in English, both written and oral.
  • Ability to exercise good judgment and decision-making skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to effectively present to moderate size groups.
  • Ability to attend work in a regular and predictable manner.
  • Knowledge of how to supervise others.


At adidas, we strongly believe that embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) into our culture and talent processes gives our employees a sense of belonging and our brand a real competitive advantage.

– Culture Starts With People, It Starts With You –

By recruiting talent and developing our people to reflect the rich diversity of our consumers and communities, we foster a culture of inclusion that engages our employees and authentically connects our brand with our consumers.

Job Title:  Deputy Store Manager- Gateway

Brand: 
Location:  Durban
TEAM:  Retail
State:  NL
Country/Region:  ZA
Contract Type:  Full time
Number:  534163
Date:  Sep 9, 2025