Director Of Stores - West

Vuori is re-defining what athletic apparel looks like: built to move and sweat in but designed with a casual aesthetic to transition into everyday life. We draw inspiration from an active coastal California lifestyle; an integration of fitness, creative expression and life. Our high energy fast paced office environment is reflected in the clothes we make. We aim to inspire others to take on all aspects of their lives with clarity, enthusiasm and purpose…while having a lot of fun along the way. We are proud to be an outlet for opportunity and for personal growth and success.

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.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• 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.

• 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
• In office 2-3 days per week
• Willing to travel 2 to 3 times per month, including weekend and overnight travel

Pay Range: $170,000-190,000/yr

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount
• 401(k)

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.