Store Manager | Mall in Columbia (through March 2026)

Lululemon Athletica; Columbia (MD); On-site; USD 76,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading performance apparel company is seeking a Store Manager for their Mall in Columbia location. The role involves overseeing store operations, fostering a positive team environment, and ensuring exceptional guest experiences. The ideal candidate will have experience in retail management and a commitment to community engagement.

Benefits

Health and dental benefits

Paid time off

Retirement matching

Employee discounts

Fitness classes

Development programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience managing people and retail operations.
• Legally authorized to work in the store’s location.

Responsibilities

• Oversee store performance and deliver exceptional guest experience.
• Manage hiring, development, and store culture.
• Drive visual merchandising and product strategies.

Skills

Leadership

People Management

Guest Experience

Community Relations

Operational Strategy

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Store Manager | Mall in Columbia (through March 2026)

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Overview

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. We focus on technical fabrics, functional design, and creating transformational products and experiences that support movement, growth, connection, and well-being. Our success stems from our innovative products, store focus, commitment to our people, and community connections. We aim to foster a positive, inclusive, and growth-oriented environment for our team members.

Job Summary

The Store Manager is the ultimate leader of their store, responsible for all aspects of store performance, engagement, and delivering an exceptional guest experience. They oversee hiring, development, and creating a store culture where team members feel a sense of belonging and growth opportunities. The role involves managing store operations, community relationships, and ensuring alignment with company values and directives.

Core Responsibilities

1. Leadership and People Management: Foster an inclusive, respectful team environment; set a clear vision; manage hiring; support ongoing development; address employee concerns.
2. Guest Experience and Community: Lead exceptional guest experiences; manage team interactions; handle escalations; build community relationships; plan local initiatives.
3. Operations, Product, and Strategy: Drive visual merchandising and product strategies; monitor inventory; plan store strategies; manage profit and loss; lead from the floor; ensure safety and compliance.
4. Budget Responsibility: Oversee controllable budgets, labor hours, and sales targets.
5. People Management: Manage store leadership; handle hiring and terminations.

Qualifications

• Legally authorized to work in the store’s location.
• Reliable transportation for travel to the store.
• Experience managing people (minimum 1 year).
• Experience managing retail operations and projects (minimum 1 year).
• Preferred education: High school diploma or higher; bachelor’s degree is a plus.
• Physical ability to work in a bright, loud environment, move around the store, and occasionally lift up to 30 lbs.

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary ranges from $76,020 to $102,851 annually, with a target bonus of 30%. Total compensation can range from $98,826 to $133,706 annually. Benefits include health and dental, paid time off, retirement matching, employee discounts, fitness classes, development programs, and more. Eligibility for some benefits depends on specific criteria.