Head Of Retail Jobs

**THIS COMPANY RECENTLY VENTURED INTO BRICK-AND-MORTAR RETAIL WITH 4 LOCATIONS AND PLANS TO OPEN SEVERAL MORE IN 2024.

Head of Retail

OVERVIEW

Our client is more than just a technical performance fishing company; they're a community of passionate anglers and outdoor enthusiasts who believe in enhancing every moment on the water. From the first cast to the last, they're dedicated to providing best-in-class performance fishing gear that blends comfort, protection, and performance for men, women, and kids. They stand on a foundation of outdoor expertise that spans various categories, creating a unique and innovative approach to authentic outdoor apparel. Join them if you're ready to bring your retail expertise, storytelling through merchandising, and love for the outdoors to a team that values impact, growth, and fun.

Role Overview: They're seeking a passionate and motivated professional to take on the role of Head of Retail. As the Head of Retail, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining high merchandising standards, maximizing store productivity, driving retail sales and profitability, and elevating the standards of retail excellence. In addition to overseeing the retail stores' P&L, you will inspire and cultivate a culture of growth, innovation, and service orientation within your teams. This position requires a visionary leader who can ensure that our store environments and customer experiences authentically represent the brand's aesthetics and values, ultimately enhancing the brand's reputation.

How You'll Make a Difference:

• Showcase exceptional aesthetic and visual skills that embody the brand's DNA in every store.
• Provide strategic guidance, mentorship, and inspiration to store teams.
• Cultivate high-performance talent within your team, fostering professional growth and development.
• Drive key initiatives to support retail growth and success.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring the seasonal vision to life in stores.
• Champion a work environment that prioritizes teamwork, inclusion, and respect.
• Analyze market research and competitive analysis to identify seasonal opportunities.
• Lead the development and execution of a product merchandising strategy that aligns with the company's vision and drives growth.
• Promote a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Inspire confidence across the brand by demonstrating expertise in consumer insights and market trends.

What You'll Bring:

• Strong talent selection and development skills.
• Agility and adaptability in a dynamic environment.
• Leadership abilities to influence and present to diverse audiences.
• Consumer-centric approach to decision-making in the apparel retail space.
• Genuine affinity for fishing and/or the outdoors, aligned with our brand values.
• Proficiency in operations and business acumen, including financial metrics and profitability analysis.
• Exceptional organizational skills and multitasking abilities.
• Skill in fostering innovation and building a growth-oriented culture.
• Capacity to make informed decisions, take calculated risks, and hold others accountable.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills across various levels of the organization.
• Track record of driving revenue growth and improving store productivity.
• Innovative mindset with strong entrepreneurial instincts.
• Enthusiasm for learning and embracing new tools and solutions.
• Over 7 years of experience in leadership roles within the apparel industry, preferably in specialty retail sales and operations.
• Proven success in leading retail operations of a similar or greater scale.
• A work ethic matched by your passion for the outdoors and the brand.

A Day in the Life: As the Head of Retail, you will lead and manage store teams, ensuring effective sales execution and adherence to strategies. You'll provide strategic direction rooted in a deep understanding of customer needs, both present and future. This involves defining objectives, collaborating with cross-functional partners, and driving implementation. Your responsibilities will include:

• Cultivation of a selling culture and customer loyalty.
• Direct management of store leaders.
• Optimization of store performance, managing budgets, and maximizing opportunities.
• Effective communication with cross-functional partners.
• Achievement of key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Direct interactions with customers and store visits to set high standards.
• Shaping the store culture to inspire managers and sales associates.
• Ownership of the retail P&L, including gross margin management.
• Maintaining high retail standards to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
• Recruitment and development of enthusiastic and customer-oriented teams.
• Upholding ethical standards and brand values.

Travel: This role will require approximately 75% travel.

If you're ready to embrace a leadership role that merges your retail expertise, passion for the outdoors, and commitment to fostering growth, we invite you to join our client and make a lasting impact on their brand and community.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Our client is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to an individual’s age, race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy) or sexual orientation, gender expression, military status, marital status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, disability, or membership in any other protected class under applicable law.

Disability Accommodation

Our client is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Please tell us if you require reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. If you require assistance or accommodation with the hiring process, please contact us.