Brand Store Leader: People, Profit & Experience

Brooks Running; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Product discounts

Job summary

Brooks Running in Irvine, CA is seeking a Retail Store Manager to own daily operations, lead a high-performing team, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. You’ll recruit, train, and motivate sales professionals who embody the Brooks mission and drive store profitability.

Responsibilities include budgeting, merchandising, inventory management, KPI tracking, community engagement, and collaboration with Marketing and Visual Merchandising to elevate the Brooks brand.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; equivalency considered.
• 3+ years retail experience with full store operations oversight preferred.
• 1+ year leadership experience in retail preferred.
• Strong knowledge of retail analytics (inventory management, turn, gross-margin, open to buy, merchandising)
• Knowledge of performance athletic footwear/apparel and related tech.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and inspire a diverse retail team to deliver best-in-class customer experience and exceed business goals.
• Recruit, interview, and hire store employees to ensure efficient operations and a high-performing team.
• Foster an inclusive, trust-based culture grounded in Brooks values; maintain high morale and address concerns proactively.
• Oversee scheduling, succession planning, and staffing to support peak periods, events, and long-term talent sustainability.
• Oversee all daily store operations, ensuring high standards in service, cleanliness, safety, compliance, and overall brand-right execution.
• Manage store financials including revenue, margin, staffing, COGS, and operating expenses to achieve profitability and strong business performance.
• Drive daily execution through effective leadership of front-of-house sales and back-of-house logistics functions.
• Use retail systems and analytics to monitor KPIs, optimize inventory, and ensure accurate operational processes.
• Maintain healthy inventory levels and product mix through replenishment, strategic pricing, markdowns, SKU monitoring, and proactive sell-through solutions.
• Oversee inventory integrity through cycle counts, physical inventories, and loss-prevention practices.
• Manage store assets, equipment, and, when applicable, the store vehicle.
• Partner with Retail Operations on long-term planning, seasonal buying, strategic initiatives, and operational readiness for new stores.
• Provide actionable field insights on customer behavior, product performance, inventory needs, and operational opportunities.
• Participate in companywide retail initiatives, system improvements, and ongoing operational enhancements.
• Collaborate with Retail Operations, Marketing, Visual Merchandising, Product, and other teams to meet shared business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Retail operations

Retail analytics

Communication

Customer service

Team development

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field

Job description

Brooks Running in Irvine, CA is seeking a Retail Store Manager to own daily operations, lead a high-performing team, and deliver an exceptional customer experience. You’ll recruit, train, and motivate sales professionals who embody the Brooks mission and drive store profitability.

Responsibilities include budgeting, merchandising, inventory management, KPI tracking, community engagement, and collaboration with Marketing and Visual Merchandising to elevate the Brooks brand.