Store Manager: Doncaster

Amer Sports; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading sports equipment company seeks a Store Manager for its Doncaster location. The role involves driving business success, leading a committed team of Athlete Advisors, and engaging the tennis community. Successful candidates will have extensive retail leadership experience and a passion for sports. The position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Generous team discount

Access to Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive training and development

Qualifications

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in retail leadership.
• Proven success in developing leaders.
• High level of autonomy and entrepreneurial spirit.

Responsibilities

• Drive the success of the store’s business and develop your team.
• Attract and engage a team of Athlete Advisors.
• Execute effective visual merchandising.

Skills

Retail leadership experience

Outstanding communication skills

Passion for sports

Job description

At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world.

With our commitment to innovation, we are continuing to evolve our brand. Wilson has grown from being a sports equipment centered brand to surrounding the athlete in technical sportswear and footwear. Our retail stores lead with innovative sportswear, footwear, and a curated assortment of equipment that solves for the needs of the athlete. We are on the cutting edge of tennis sportswear that will carry you from the court to the clubhouse in style.

Your New Role...

As the Store Manager for Doncaster, you will leverage your entrepreneurial spirit to drive the success of your store’s business, elevate and develop your team, and activate an exceptional community experience. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Attract, develop, and engage a team of committed Athlete Advisors (retail assistant), and Assistant Manager in engaging with and educating the racket community on world leading sportswear and equipment technology.
• You will build community by connecting through deep relationships within a newly established market, with a specific focus on the tennis community.
• Collaborate with your peers and support your team to drive unique product experiences within your community.
• Lead and execute effective and impactful visual merchandising of sportswear, footwear, and hard goods product.
• Lead the full store operations experience with a deep commitment to the athlete and team member experience.
• Use KPI analytics as tools to drive your business forward with educated and informed decision making.
• Create strategy for business growth and team development.
• Consistently deliver on sales targets through strategic scheduling and coaching of your team

What We\u2019re Looking For...

• 3 – 5 years’ experience in retail leadership
• A passion for tennis or sports brand is always a plus!
• You have proven success in developing leaders and see opportunities to further engage with their development goals.
• You have a proven ability to set a clear vision, align your team around common goals and foster commitment to these objectives.
• You are passionate about delivering an exceptional consumer experience, every day.
• You have outstanding communication skills.
• You are driven by a high level of autonomy and excel in an entrepreneurial environment.

What We’ll Provide...

We offer an innovative, inclusive, and people-first environment with competitive benefits and perks, including:

• Kick start with Wilson gear provided.
• A generous team discount, not only with Wilson, but other affiliated brands with Amer Sports.
• Competitive salary and a great bonus scheme.
• Access to an Employee Assistant Program to support your health & wellbeing.
• Comprehensive training and ongoing professional development.
• Be part of a global business with great career pathways and opportunities across multiple brands.

No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we\u2019ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to learn more about you!