Store Manager - Bikesource - Highlands Ranch, CO

Specialized Retail Midwest; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental

Vision

HSA

Disability insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Specialized Highlands Ranch is seeking a Store Manager for Bikesource to drive exceptional retail performance and brand-based guest experiences. You’ll lead a team, partner with local riders, and host events to showcase products while upholding the Specialized Retail standard.

The role requires cycling enthusiasm, strong communication, and the ability to work weekends, with responsibilities spanning staffing, operations, and customer care. Benefit packages accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Experience and passion for cycling and the Specialized brand.
• Retail experience with 1+ years preferred.
• Excellent communication with riders and team members.
• Able to work weekends and stand for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Oversee store operations and profitability.
• Lead staff and talent management.
• Create welcoming, inclusive experiences for riders and customers.
• Host store events, product launches, and demonstrations.
• Ensure high standards for cleanliness and organization of the store.

Skills

Experience with cycling

Brand knowledge

Customer service

Retail management

Communication

Weekend availability

Job description

Store Manager - Bikesource - Highlands Ranch, CO ABOUT SPECIALIZED

Innovation has guided our every decision since 1974. As more riders of all ages get on the roads, trails, and streets than ever before, we're here to do the best work of our lives to push the greatest human powered machine into the future each and every day. We're a team of barrier-breakers, disrupters, and problem solvers. We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where every teammate can succeed as we inspire riders everywhere.

In Company Owned Retailed, we strive to be a transformative, inclusive, authentic, rider focused, and collaborative team that creates the best bikes and delivers world class rider care attention. Simply said, we provide quality in our products and to our riders at every interaction and are looking for a teammate to be a part of this growing team. Reach out - we're here to help you build your career at Specialized.

JOB SUMMARY

A critical member of the Specialized retail network, the Store Manager balances excellence in retail operations with a passion for the power of a great brand. The Store Manager maintains the culture of the business and sets the tone of the store. The ideal candidate has a consistent record encouraging successful, profitable retail, and wants to take that expertise to the next level as a driver of outstanding brand experiences. Beyond being a well-adapted business leader, the Store Manager works collaboratively with staff, retail partners, and local riders as a host, mentor, brand advocate, and customer service ace. This role also works cross-functionally with other members of the Specialized team to facilitate store-based events passionate about education, product launches, advocacy, and brand innovation.

HOW YOU'LL MAKE A DIFFERENCE

• Overall profitability of the retail store, namely covering and exceeding the store's run cost to maximize the contribution to the topline revenue of Specialized Bicycle Components, globally
• Exemplify outstanding methodologies for staff and local operators
• Ensure the conveyance of transformative, inclusive, ride-focused, locally-authentic and collaborative experiences for staff and riders alike inside and out, c/o the Specialized Retail Way
• Host/give tours of the space to retailers, explaining our processes for outstanding methodologies
• Performance management/talent management of all current employees
• Encourage a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive workforce through talent recruitment
• Schedule all staff and shift coverage showroom
• Educate all staff (in-house training, SBCU, and SBCU.com facilitation)
• Establish and sustain all clientele (establish long-term relationships with key riders and retailers, based on data about their preferences, behaviors, and purchases)
• Uphold all cleanliness and organizational standards for the sales floor and office space
• Handle the progress and ensuring timely delivery of all special orders and home deliveries
• Ensure staff has direction and is informed when the manager is not present (days off, time off, etc.) so that all employees are working purposefully towards store goals
• Evaluate each employee's performance and is the first point of contact when issues arise in-store among riders, staff, and the service/sales interface
• Set goals with each member of the team which include development, store-wide goals, and larger company initiatives
• Operate within the set rules of the company (Specialized Retail LLC.) and ensuring alignment of all practices with Specialized Bicycle Components

WHAT YOU NEED TO WIN

• Experience and Passion for cycling and the Specialized brand
• A current or former retail employee with 1+ years of experience preferred
• Excellent communication with the ability to effectively interact with riders and team members
• Must be able to work as business dictates which includes weekends
• Ability to stand for extensive time periods; while occasional walking, kneeling, or reaching
• Able to lift at least 50 lbs. or more and use proper lifting skills
• Bike Shop Experience a plus

TELL ME MORE

• Competitive health care (Medical PPO or HDHP)*
• Dental*
• Vision*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short and Long Term Disability
• Company sponsored life insurance
• Optional Term Life Insurance
• Optional Critical Illness insurance
• Optional Critical Accident insurance
• Competitive vacation package*
• 401(k) with match
• 8 Weeks paid parental leave
• Paid company holidays
• Employee discounts on all product
• Deep partner retail discounts
• Fitness & Events Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Commuter Benefits *if applicable in state
• Compensation: $60-$65K annually

*For eligible employees

Here at Specialized we believe that bikes have the power to change lives. Our culture is one of passion, striving to break barriers and have a positive impact on the world.

We want to increase representation of all races, genders, and body types in the cycling industry and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce where all people thrive.