Director, Stores Central
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Vuori is seeking a Director of Stores to lead our fast-growing store fleet and field teams. We are seeking an experienced leader with high energy, excellent communication, and creative problem-solving skills. You will coach and mentor the Store and District Managers, develop business strategies, collaborating regularly with leadership and cross-functional partners. In this role you’ll be the primary bridge between our Field and HQ teams, collaborating to maximize performance by building a world-class, customer-first experience in our retail stores.
Your success will be measured by tangible results, including store sales, customer satisfaction ratings and efficient back-end operations. You will provide innovative solutions that support key initiatives. This role manages multiple P&Ls, defines priorities and drives operational improvements and efficiencies by identifying opportunities and leading cross-functional initiatives. The Director of Stores will report to the VP of Retail.
What you'll get to do:
Continuously identify and execute on opportunities to improve the in-store experience
Lead a team of District Managers throughout the Western region of the U.S. market.
Oversee general operations of stores and help foster an agile culture and continuous improvement mindset among Store & District Managers including data collection, testing, and ongoing training
Work closely with our HQ partners to achieve store level targets, omni-channel objectives, and develop incentives to maximize performance
Partner closely with Vuori marketing and community teams to develop multi channel initiatives to drive traffic, increase AOV, and generate buzz around our stores
Partner with Vuori planning team to optimize store inventory, operational processes and tools
Assess business trends and actively partner with corporate stakeholders in order to strategize local growth and drive business initiatives
Be the gatekeeper of Vuori’s culture and values at the store level.
Partner with the People and Culture team to further enable the organizational health in the stores fleet in all aspects of Life at Vuori.
Collaborate with Vuori’s training and community teams to consistently refresh and enhance training materials & in-store activations.
Qualifications
Who you are:
10+ years of retail experience, including high-level leadership with beloved brands
You pride yourself on being able to build relationships and earn trust across all levels of an organization with a track record of building high-performing and highly engaged teams
You’re a team player with a "no task is too small" attitude
Have strong organizational, project management, and time management skills to successfully implement strategic initiatives from initial idea through execution
Proven ability to partner cross-functionally to deliver major initiatives, with an understanding of customer experience, data analytics, growth marketing, and product
Experience leading and coaching teams, in both virtual and real-life environments
Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver on various projects, perform well under pressure, and excel in providing reliable and clear communications
Demonstrated strength as a data-driven, analytical problem solver
Relentless, entrepreneurial, execution mindset
Clear, concise, and transparent communication style, both verbal and written
Willing to travel 2 to 3 times per month, including weekend and overnight travel
Additional Information
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
Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
Paid Time Off
Wellness & Fitness benefits
*This role can be based in Chicago, Dallas, or Denver.
The salary range for this role is $173,000 per year - $222,000 per year. This role is bonus eligible.
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.
- Location:
- Chicago
- Job Type:
- FullTime