OluKai-Kaenon-melin-Roark
OluKai Retail District Manager
OluKai-Kaenon-melin-Roark, Irvine, California, United States, 92713
OluKai is seeking a highly experienced retail operator to help create and execute a retail strategy and own regional performance of OluKai owned retail stores as well as lean in to support the expansion efforts of our portfolio brands when necessary. This role requires a passion for creating industry leading consumer experiences as well as the proven ability to successfully manage fast retail growth. A successful candidate will have an entrepreneurial spirit and is responsible for strategy and execution of all aspects of retail, including store experiences, events, staffing, operations, revenue growth and profitability. You will work closely with senior leadership on strategic planning as well as collaborate with multiple departments to deliver successful results.
Responsibilities:
Develop a best-in-class consumer retail experience in the stores under your management
Hire great managers and staff, coach teams in efficient retail operations with focus on training programs that inspire high-achieving retail store teams
Assist retail leadership to develop the strategy and execution of a top performing sales culture that aligns with brand values
Fully own the sales and P&L
Take a data driven approach to management including KPI reporting weekly, monthly, seasonally
Lead the strategy of store experience and design for ongoing improvement of existing stores, and support new store build outs
Collaborate with the eCommerce team to help develop customer acquisition initiatives and online to offline direct-to-consumer experiences
Collaborate with the buying team to seasonally plan inventory, store assortments and manage in-season allocations
Work collaboratively with the marketing teams to develop and execute the annual marketing strategy and manage Go To Market activities for the region
Help create and execute the visual merchandising strategy
Collaborate with brand marketing and local partners to build community through experiences and strategic partnerships
Lead annual planning and budgeting for the region
Implement tight inventory control and ensure a culture of shrink awareness and implementation of loss prevention activities to achieve shrink goals
Who You Are:
Entrepreneurial and comfortable working in a high-growth environment
Strong cross department business acumen and skillset
Strategic; but enjoy rolling up your sleeves and working in the business and on the sales floor
Consumer centric, know what the consumer wants and expects and work with store managers to exceed the expectations
Ability to spot talent and enjoys personal and team development to create high achieving store leadership
Self-starter
Detail-oriented and organized
Strong people skills
Active, energetic, and enthusiastic
Solutions oriented mindset
The Ideal Candidate:
Has overseen all aspects of multi-store retail for a lifestyle brand for five or more years
Developed and led sales training programs for retail store associates resulting in increased sales
Assisted in store expansion initiatives with demonstrated skills in onboarding new stores
Five or more years of hands-on experience with four-wall economics and can speak fluently to driving traffic, conversion and upsell initiatives and controllable expenses
Experience building and managing regional and market-level store management teams
Experience with visual merchandising at retail stores and has executed on VM decisions that drive product selling performance
Requirements:
Based at the office in Irvine, CA
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
7+ years of experience in retail leadership roles demonstrating increased role and responsibility
5 years in a senior retail management role – Area or District Manager
5+ years’ experience working for a brand opening new stores annually
Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Must be a strong analytical and critical thinker
Will need to be in retail stores occasionally on weekends and holidays to support to retail teams
This role does not operate on a standard Monday – Friday 40-hour / week role, flexibility is required to ensure stores receive all the support necessary to reach business goals
Available for overnight and weekend travel with extended travel occurring during new store openings Travel will increase with additional store openings
A profound love of OluKai and the Hawaiian culture
Benefits and Perks:
Free (and amazing) chef prepared breakfast and lunch provided Monday - Thursday. Includes vegetarian options
Generous product discounts
Growth opportunities within the Archipelago family of brands
Company bonus program
Travel to desirable destinations
In-office gym
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401k with employer match
Paid beach and service days
Portion of cell phone reimbursement
Work with talented and great people who share a love of the outdoor lifestyle
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Responsibilities:
Develop a best-in-class consumer retail experience in the stores under your management
Hire great managers and staff, coach teams in efficient retail operations with focus on training programs that inspire high-achieving retail store teams
Assist retail leadership to develop the strategy and execution of a top performing sales culture that aligns with brand values
Fully own the sales and P&L
Take a data driven approach to management including KPI reporting weekly, monthly, seasonally
Lead the strategy of store experience and design for ongoing improvement of existing stores, and support new store build outs
Collaborate with the eCommerce team to help develop customer acquisition initiatives and online to offline direct-to-consumer experiences
Collaborate with the buying team to seasonally plan inventory, store assortments and manage in-season allocations
Work collaboratively with the marketing teams to develop and execute the annual marketing strategy and manage Go To Market activities for the region
Help create and execute the visual merchandising strategy
Collaborate with brand marketing and local partners to build community through experiences and strategic partnerships
Lead annual planning and budgeting for the region
Implement tight inventory control and ensure a culture of shrink awareness and implementation of loss prevention activities to achieve shrink goals
Who You Are:
Entrepreneurial and comfortable working in a high-growth environment
Strong cross department business acumen and skillset
Strategic; but enjoy rolling up your sleeves and working in the business and on the sales floor
Consumer centric, know what the consumer wants and expects and work with store managers to exceed the expectations
Ability to spot talent and enjoys personal and team development to create high achieving store leadership
Self-starter
Detail-oriented and organized
Strong people skills
Active, energetic, and enthusiastic
Solutions oriented mindset
The Ideal Candidate:
Has overseen all aspects of multi-store retail for a lifestyle brand for five or more years
Developed and led sales training programs for retail store associates resulting in increased sales
Assisted in store expansion initiatives with demonstrated skills in onboarding new stores
Five or more years of hands-on experience with four-wall economics and can speak fluently to driving traffic, conversion and upsell initiatives and controllable expenses
Experience building and managing regional and market-level store management teams
Experience with visual merchandising at retail stores and has executed on VM decisions that drive product selling performance
Requirements:
Based at the office in Irvine, CA
Bachelor’s degree in a related field
7+ years of experience in retail leadership roles demonstrating increased role and responsibility
5 years in a senior retail management role – Area or District Manager
5+ years’ experience working for a brand opening new stores annually
Strong verbal and written communication skills required. Must be a strong analytical and critical thinker
Will need to be in retail stores occasionally on weekends and holidays to support to retail teams
This role does not operate on a standard Monday – Friday 40-hour / week role, flexibility is required to ensure stores receive all the support necessary to reach business goals
Available for overnight and weekend travel with extended travel occurring during new store openings Travel will increase with additional store openings
A profound love of OluKai and the Hawaiian culture
Benefits and Perks:
Free (and amazing) chef prepared breakfast and lunch provided Monday - Thursday. Includes vegetarian options
Generous product discounts
Growth opportunities within the Archipelago family of brands
Company bonus program
Travel to desirable destinations
In-office gym
Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
401k with employer match
Paid beach and service days
Portion of cell phone reimbursement
Work with talented and great people who share a love of the outdoor lifestyle
#J-18808-Ljbffr