Mountain Studio Manager | Castle Rock, CO (Full-Time)

Stio®; Castle Rock (CO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision plans

401K with match

Generous paid time off

Annual gear allowance

Wellness benefits

Employee discount

Employee Assistance Program

Company Paid Long‑Term Disability

Job summary

A mountain apparel brand is seeking a Mountain Studio Manager in Castle Rock, Colorado. This role involves driving sales, ensuring profitability, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate should have at least 5 years in retail operations, experience in team leadership, and strong budget forecasting skills. Offering a salary between $62,000 to $72,000 along with comprehensive medical benefits, paid time off, and an annual gear allowance, this position guarantees a dynamic working environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in retail operations required.
• Experience leading 2+ employees in retail.
• Knowledge of budget forecasting and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute an exceptional retail environment.
• Inspire and lead team daily on the sales floor.
• Develop team members and forecast store budget.

Skills

Retail leadership

Team building

Customer experience

Budget forecasting

Inventory management

Visual merchandising

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school equivalency or GED

Bachelor's or associate degree

Job description

About Stio

Stio® is a mountain apparel brand that designs, develops and sells beautiful, functional, and innovative apparel infused with the soul of the mountain lifestyle. With headquarters in Jackson, Wyoming (and satellite teams in Salt Lake City, UT and Denver / Boulder, CO) Stio draws inspiration from the surrounding Teton Range and offers products via stio.com and its fourteen Mountain Studio® retail locations in, amongst others, Jackson Hole, WY, Park City, UT, Boulder, CO, Bozeman, MT, Boston, MA, Bend, OR, Steamboat Springs, CO, and Vail, CO. Come join our newest Stio outlet mountain studio location in Castle Rock, Colorado!

Your Role

The Mountain Studio Manager (MSM) is the team and performance leader of the Castle Rock, Colorado Mountain Studio. Ongoing responsibilities include driving sales, ensuring store profitability, and providing an exceptional experience that is true to the Stio® brand as customer acquisition is gained in this market. The MSM creates and meets budget objectives for both revenue and operating expenses and adjusts operating procedures and staffing to compensate for budget shifts. In managing the marketing and merchandising efforts, the MSM helps create strategies to engage the local community and welcome them into the Mountain Studio, partnering with cross‑functional colleagues to deliver on those needs. In developing their team, the manager fosters a culture of trust, accountability, balance among the staff, ensures a strong working knowledge of Stio® products, exudes professionalism in their day to day, and guarantees best in class operations and service.

The MSM reports to the Retail Area Manager.

This role is performed in our Castle Rock Mountain Studio retail location. The Mountain Studio Manager must live within a reasonable commute of our Castle Rock, Colorado Mountain Studio which is expected to open spring 2026.

Your Responsibilities

• Plan and execute an exceptional retail environment for our customers and community
• Inspire and lead team on the sales floor while working alongside them each day
• Develop your associate manager, full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees
• Forecast and manage the store budget, including revenue and operating expenses
• Proactively implement plans to hit monthly, quarterly, and annual goals
• Implement strategies to drive new customer acquisition and presence in a new market
• Plan and execute visual merchandising and marketing plans
• Serve as the liaison between your store team and corporate leadership
• Proactively manage schedule and availability to ensure leadership presence

Your Skills And Experience

• High school equivalency or GED required
• Bachelor's or associate degree preferred
• Retail leadership and/or management experience leading 2+ employees required
• Experience in building teams and connecting in new market communities
• 5+ years in retail operations required
• Commitment to creating an inclusive and supportive space for every person who enters the Mountain Studio
• Budget forecasting experience required
• Inventory management experience required
• Proven experience in visual merchandising required
• Exceptional customer experience, organizational and leadership skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills required
• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with teams at every level of seniority, and across the local community
• Proficiency Microsoft Office required and Google Suite preferred
• Commitment to our mission, vision, and values

The Fine Print

• Annual salary $62,000 to $72,000 based on experience
• Medical, Dental, Vision plans
• 401K with match
• Generous paid time off policies
• Annual gear allowance
• Wellness benefits
• Generous employee discount, industry perks, and more
• Employee Assistance Program
• Company Paid Long‑Term Disability
• Must be able to move around the retail space for 8‑12 hours per day
• Must be able to move items upwards of 50 lbs, occasionally traverse ladders

Stio is an equal opportunity employer of all qualified individuals, including minorities, BIPOC, LGBTQ+, veterans & individuals with disabilities.