Retail Assistant Store Manager - Product

Maryland Management; Carlsbad (CA); Sur place; USD 33 000 - 38 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health Insurance

Savings and Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Wellness & Fitness benefits

Résumé du poste

Vuori is seeking an Assistant Store Manager of Product in California to manage daily product operations, shipments, and SOP adherence. You will drive inventory accuracy, visual merchandising, and in-store standards while collaborating with HQ and the GM to continually improve the customer experience.

You will lead a team, hire and train staff, and promote a safe, energetic store culture that reflects Vuori’s lifestyle.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience.
• Comprehensive understanding of retail operations, including inventory management, visual merchandising principles, and sales techniques.
• Established track record in retail sales leadership and team motivation.

Responsabilités

• Plan and lead daily and weekly product operations tasks, including inbound/outbound shipments, while upholding SOPs.
• Lead product operations initiatives to improve inventory accuracy and efficiency, driving timely project completion.
• Identify/address product concerns with GM and HQ for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.
• Oversee visual merchandising initiatives, including new product flips, in-season management, and in-store standards.
• Collaborate with Field Visual Merchandiser to implement brand-aligned strategies meeting seasonal goals.
• Support GM in fostering a culture of excellence with open communication and accountability.
• Partner with GM on hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training for store staff.
• Ensure a safe work environment by identifying hazards and applying safety practices.
• Own the sales floor to ensure customer experience remains the top priority and guide staff.

Description du poste

Retail Assistant Store Manager - Product

• Full-time
• Compensation: USD 23.75 - USD 27.75 - hourly

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced retail environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

About the Role

Vuori is looking for an Assistant Store Manager of Product who will play a pivotal role in the seamless functioning of our retail store through a focus on visual merchandising and product operational excellence.

As an Assistant Store Manager of Product at Vuori, you take full ownership of identifying and resolving product operation challenges in-store, proactively engaging with the General Manager and key retail partners to establish feedback loops that drive continuous improvement and elevate customer experience and visual experience. You are a high-level business thinker, using reporting analytics and personal business knowledge to proactively plan for product actions and moves. You deeply understand how systems within our business connect to and impact one another. You are agile in your work, quickly adopting company SOPs and establishing working routines in the store that are both efficient and effective. You can quickly pivot, adapting your strategic plans and routines to match the most immediate needs of the business.

Beyond operational leadership, you’ll champion local community engagement and cultivate meaningful relationships that reflect Vuori’s values and lifestyle. You’ll inspire and grow high-performing teams, foster a positive and inclusive work environment, and empower your people to consistently deliver results across all of our retail priorities.

What You’ll Get to Do

Product

Plan for and lead the execution of daily and weekly product operations tasks, including all inbound and outbound product shipments, role-modeling and upholding Vuori’s SOPs.

Lead and champion the implementation of product operations initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency in inventory management and product handling, consistently driving projects to timely completion and meeting all critical deadlines.

Swiftly identify and address product concerns, collaborating with the General Manager and HQ partners for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Own and oversee the implementation of visual merchandising initiatives, including new product flips, mannequin looks, in season product management, and overall in-store standards.

Collaborate closely with the Field Visual Merchandiser to implement and adapt visual merchandising strategies that meet brand standards and seasonal objectives, demonstrating a keen understanding of business trends and customer preferences.

People

Support the General Manager in promoting a culture of excellence, emphasizing open communication, trust, respect, punctuality, accountability, and commitment to role responsibilities among staff members.

Partner with the General Manager to implement hiring, onboarding, and ongoing training, development, engagement strategy for store employees

Champion a safe and healthy work environment by proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential hazards or risks, and implementing best practices and safety protocols.

Customer Experience

Take proactive ownership of the sales floor and sales team to ensure that customer experience remains the top priority, fostering a customer-centric environment where every interaction is meaningful and memorable.

Empower employees to make decisions and resolve customer issues independently, while providing guidance and support as needed.

Community

Assist in the implementation of community initiatives. This includes highly effective product promotion, team sweat, and community event strategies that position the store as a destination for both shopping and community involvement.

Represent the Vuori brand while in store and at community events.

Finance & Labor

Assist the General Manager in schedule and labor management, adhering to all company scheduling best practices and applicable local and state labor laws

Support payroll efficiency by aligning labor deployment to operational demand and consistently achieving UPH targets through effective scheduling, productivity monitoring, and real‑time labor adjustments.

Assist in management of store expenses, fully utilizing allocated budget to recognize team performance and drive business results.

Who you are:

• Available morning and/or evening, work 8 hour shifts, 5 days/week, available at least 1 weekend day.
• 4+ years of progressive leadership or supervisory experience, showcasing the ability to effectively lead and inspire a team towards achieving common goals.
• Comprehensive understanding of retail operations, including expertise in inventory management, visual merchandising principles, and implementation of highly effective sales techniques.
• Established track record in retail sales leadership, driving sales targets through strategic planning, execution, and team motivation.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, excelling in the art of coaching, motivating, and mentoring team members to consistently deliver outstanding performance.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, while maintaining a reputation for impeccable punctuality and reliability.
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• Demonstrate exemplary leadership qualities that align with Vuori's culture, with a strong commitment to fostering a supportive and collaborative team environment.
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• Commit to upholding Vuori's brand standards and values, promoting sustainability, wellness, and community engagement across all store operations.
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• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including the ability to lift, bend, kneel, and safely climb up/down a ladder, the ability to lift, push, or pull up to 30 pounds, and the ability to move around the store for extended periods of time

Our investment in you:

At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees:

• Health Insurance
• Savings and Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness & Fitness benefits

The hourly range for this role is $23.75/hr - $27.75/hr, plus team pooled commission.

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.