Team Lead (Key Holder)

At ASICS, we empower our employees to pursue their career goals.  If this sounds like you, then we want you on our team.  ASICS has been dedicated to designing the most technically advanced footwear and athletic products in the world for over 60 years.  All of that comfort, fit, and functionality starts within the minds of the passionate people that work within our walls.

 
Based upon our core values, everyone's input and contributions are respected at ASICS America.  We nurture a collaborative environment and hire team members that are never content, always pushing through their own limitations, continually in the pursuit of improving performance, are innovative and creative, reach for new challenges, and always aim to surpass the next goal. 

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.

JOIN ASICS FOR THE SUMMER!

We are seeking candidates to help us with our summer seasonal business as TEMPORARY PART TIME SALES ASSOCIATES. The position requires someone that is personable, energetic, highly organized and hard working. These individuals should enjoy a fast-paced, busy holiday shopping environment. Candidates must have availability between May 19th, 2025, and August 29th, 2025, to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the summer season business.  This may require night, weekend shifts, and any extended hours the Outlet Center is open.

Note:  Seasonal assignments will have an end date based on business need.

POSITION : Team Lead (Key Holder) - Part Time

LOCATION : Altoona, IA 50023

PAY RANGE : $15.25 - $16.25 Hourly

AN ASICS TEAM LEADER’S PURPOSE :

In the absence of the management team, the Team Lead supervises all store personnel, including implementing and enforcing company policies, procedures and corporate directives. 

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 and responding to customer 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 receive satisfactory service and quality product
• Support the Head Coach with training and evaluating employees to ensure sales goals are being met
• 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

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 communication skills
• Ability to complete tasks in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• High sense of urgency
• 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 in order to fit business needs

YOUR STRENGTHS :

• Collaboration
• Organization
• Multi-tasking
• Integrity
• Time management
• Problem-solving
• Taking initiative
• Learning from set-backs
• 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, step stool and pole

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 stand, walk, and squat the majority of the work shift
• Must be able to able to climb a ladder
• 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.

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.