Retail Floor Lead (Woodfield)

Vuori; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 26,174 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Savings and Retirement Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Generous discount & Industry Perks

Paid Time Off

Wellness & Fitness benefits

Job summary

A leading athletic apparel company is seeking a Retail Store Floor Lead in Schaumburg, Illinois. The role involves leading the sales team, fostering customer relationships, and ensuring an exceptional shopping experience. Responsibilities include daily store operations, motivating team members, and maintaining high customer service standards. Candidates should have strong organizational and communication skills and be available for flexible shifts. Generous benefits like health insurance and a competitive pay structure are offered.

Qualifications

• Available for morning/evening shifts, 5 days a week including weekends.
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships with customers.
• Proven record of customer service and handling customer concerns.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team in day-to-day store operations.
• Motivate sales team to achieve goals in a commission environment.
• Forge relationships with customers regarding products.

Skills

Customer service expertise

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Leadership qualities

Job description

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.

Job Description

The role of Retail Store Floor Lead at Vuori is to lead the retail sales team by example, forging connections with customers while communicating Vuori’s brand values through insightful product knowledge and a happy, optimistic outlook. Also, encouraging the team on how to maintain Vuori’s standards in retail sales and customer experiences. The Floor Lead is a key part of the store leadership team and as such supervises the retail floor and takes initiative, delegates work and is a “go to” person. Under the direction of the General Manager, the floor lead position assists in any leadership duties that arise, thereby working directly with both the General Manager and Assistant Store Manager.

What you’ll get to do

• Works with the sales team to ensure each customer receives the best experience possible.
• Takes ownership of the sales floor and sales team to ensure customer experience is the first priority.
• Prepare the fitting rooms, find sizes, and provide honest knowledgeable feedback to customers regarding merchandise style and fit.
• Forge lasting relationships with customers by engaging with them about product details, new product and replenishment and invite them to upcoming events.
• Be knowledgeable on what’s new and what’s selling well and shares with both the customer and team.

Be the business

• Leads the team on the day to day operations of the store when the General Manager or Assistant Store Manager is not in.
• Motivates the sales team and achieves sales goals in a team-based commission environment.
• Seek new product knowledge in the broader fashion landscape and active‑wear specifically to serve as an expert for the customer.
• Leads the team in the completion of projects while keeping the focus on customer experience.
• Communicate inventory needs to support the business goal.

Leadership/Ownership

• Works with Retail General Manager on daily maintenance, sales strategy, community and team management to ensure the business runs smoothly and successfully.
• Leads the team in daily maintenance of the store including restocking product, maintaining visual merchandising and cleaning.
• Utilizes the utmost responsibility, attention to protocol and safety standards in closing/opening the store daily.
• Under the guidance of the Retail General Manager, encourages employees to give 100%, adhere to punctuality and role responsibilities at all times.

Qualifications

Who you are

• Available morning and/or evening, work 8 hour shifts, 5 days/week, available at least 1 weekend day.
• Must be a leader in punctuality and attendance, adhering to scheduled shifts.
• Ability to develop relationships with customers and colleagues.
• A customer service expert, creates experiences and develops relationships with customers, embraces the social aspect of sales and the ability to positively and proactively handle customer concerns.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
• Strong organizational skills and follow through skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability and initiative.
• Eager to develop new skills and responsive to feedback.

Additional Information

Our investment in you

• Health Insurance
• Savings and Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness & Fitness benefits

The hourly range for this role is

• Base Pay Range: $19-$21/hr
• Team Commission: $3-$5/hr
• Total Target Pay Range: $21-$26/hr

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.