Assistant Store Manager – Bicester Village (M/W/D)

ARC'TERYX; Bicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading outdoor retail company is seeking an Assistant Store Manager for their new Outlet Store in Bicester Village. The successful candidate will lead a team, ensuring exceptional guest experiences while developing staff and fostering an inclusive workplace. This is a full-time role focusing on community engagement and brand loyalty.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of leadership and retail management experience ideally in an outlet environment.
• Ability to recruit, hire, train, lead, motivate, and retain team members.
• Proven financial acumen including budgeting and forecasting.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of 11 in alignment with company values.
• Oversee employee experience from onboarding to offboarding.
• Champion exceptional guest experience and community involvement.

Skills

Dynamic leadership skills

Passion for service

Problem-solving ability

Strong communication

Tools

Microsoft Suite

Job description

Your Opportunity at ARC'TERYX:

Arc'teryx is coming ! We open our newest Outlet Store in Bicester Village !

You lead a team of 11 team members (Lead and Sales Associate), in partnership with your Store Manager, that delivers best in class guest experiences, building connections and committing to bold objectives both in-store and in our communities. You provide the highest level of guest experience with a passionate, talented group of product guides. You are responsible for creating a brand experience and developing a team in alignment with the Arc'teryx Vision, Purpose, and Values.

You are product-obsessed and seek any chance to get outside to experiment and learn firsthand how our product performs. You inspire those around you with your commitment to education and sharing product knowledge. You prioritize your connection with nature and celebrate others doing the same. This enthusiasm for our brand, product, and values inspires your team, which in turn elevates the guest experience, creating space for everyone to find their Outer Peace.

You intuitively find moments to reflect and celebrate achievements, and you create leadership development opportunities within your business to ensure the highest level of engagement for your team, and drive profitability through guest and team engagement. You are driven to pursue your own goals, both personally and professionally, and you give this same attention to your team and the business. You recognize that we create a better world, together.

As an Arc'teryx Assistant Store Manager, here's what you'd be doing:

Leading a team in alignment with the Arc'teryx Vision, Purpose and Values

Leading and supporting the oversight and leadership of the floor which includes the five pillars of the business (experience, product, community operations and people), you are well rounded in all five pillars through training and time in role (2 months onboarding are provided)

Supporting and leading the training and coaching of a high performing team through the lens of the Arc'teryx Guest Journey and our commitment to best-in-class guest experience

Leading by example, coaching in the moment, and empowering the team to self-lead through all development plans and training opportunities provided by Arc'teryx and your leadership team

Identifying and developing a store leadership talent pipeline in partnership with your Store Manager

Overseeing the entire employee experience from onboarding through offboarding (hiring, training, developing, performance management, and termination)

Committing to, and delivering on, bold objectives both in store and in the community

Building brand presence and guest loyalty by upholding our company's mission and values

Championing floor leadership and exceptional guest experience by leading from the floor 5 days of the week

Empowering your team to use their best judgement in all guest service matters

Supporting the Store Manager in all store operations, with areas of focus assigned by the Store Manager in alignment with the needs of the business

Collaborating with the Store Manager and Community Marketing Manager to execute store events that support the company mission, drive traffic, and increase community involvement

Partnering with the Store Manager to evaluate team needs on a quarterly basis to ensure staffing and team development are supporting the business both now and for the future.

Are you our next Assistant Store Manager?

You have 2-3 years of leadership and retail management experience ideally in an outlet environment

You have dynamic leadership skills with the ability to recruit, hire, train, lead, motivate, retain and develop future leaders

You possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously evolve to achieve great results

You have a passion for service and delivering an exceptional experience for guests

Proven financial acumen to include budgeting and forecasting sales, gross margin, expense control and net profit

You have proven ability to set a clear vision, align your team around common goals and foster commitment to these objectives

You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration

You seek the best (not necessarily the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right

Your passion for leading is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it

Strong written and verbal communication

Excellent time management and problem-solving ability

Efficient with Microsoft suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Excel, etc)

Ability to lift up to 30 lbs

Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week (five days a week)

Compensation: Salaried - Base + bonus

Expectations:

All employees' availability must reflect the needs of the business, which may change from time to time. The Store Manager determines the availability needs (in partnership with the Regional Manager), and this schedule could include a combination of shift times, including mornings, evenings, and weekends

All employees are expected to be available to work "Black Friday" and from the second week of December until the end of the holiday season, to be defined each year based in part on the time period guests are permitted to return holiday merchandise, on an annual basis

You are fully accountable for and oversee the execution of all deliverables on the Assistant Store Manager Role and Responsibilities document, and you perform the responsibilities of the Product Guide and Lead as needed

Equal Opportunity

Arc'teryx is committed to actively creating and fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We care about the uniqueness of our applicants, employees, and guests, and we do so in a safe space fueled by curiosity and acceptance.

Creating an inclusive workplace is connected to our core value Do Right while also having the added benefit of helping make our business better. We believe inclusion helps us to create a healthier, happier workplace, drive creativity and innovation, and reflect the communities where we operate.

All applicants, employees, and guests can expect equality of opportunity and fair treatment in alignment with our values.

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