Store Manager Bucktown, Chicago

Amer Sports is a sporting goods company with internationally recognized brands including Salomon, Arc’teryx, Peak Performance, Atomic and Wilson.

“The Mountain Sport Company”, Salomon was born in 1947 in the heart of the French Alps and the birthplace of modern alpinism. Salomon’s commitment to innovative design and passion for mountain sports created a vast range of revolutionary new concepts in bindings, boots, skis and apparel for both Alpine and Nordic skiing and brought innovative solutions to footwear, apparel and equipment for snowboarding, adventure racing, mountaineering, hiking, trail running, and many other sports.

Through performance driven design, Salomon delivers innovation and progression to mountain sports; converting new ideas into action and expanding the limits of possibility. Salomon’s heritage, culture, and commitment are tied together by one simple concept: the world’s leading mountain people creating the world’s leading mountain products. Salomon is responsibly committed towards the outdoor through its sustainable program. Diversity is one of Salomon’s five values, therefore we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all.

Salomon is headquartered in Annecy, France, with a U.S. headquarters in Ogden, UT.

We’re opening a Salomon pop-up store for 4 to 6 months in Bucktown—an exciting, fast-paced location in the heart of Chicago. As Store Manager, you'll lead this temporary retail location, bringing the Salomon brand to life through exceptional customer experience, community engagement, and operational excellence.

This role is ideal for a resourceful and entrepreneurial leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is excited by the challenge of running a short-term concept store that delivers long-term brand impact.

Store Manager is responsible for building and leading a high-performing store team to:

• Achieve sales goals
• Effectively execute brand standards
• Deliver operational excellence

The Store Manager provides the highest level of customer experience and delivers the brand vision, mentoring the Assistant Store Manager and Retail Sales Associates in both personal and career development.

WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK & PLAY:

• Community Engagement: Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners.
• Vibrant Work Environment: Be part of a dynamic team surrounded by the latest in outdoor gear and fashion.
• Career Growth: Access to professional development and growth opportunities within the company.
• Exclusive Events: Attend exclusive brand events and product launches.
• Passion for the Outdoors: Work with a team that shares your passion for the outdoors and adventure.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily:

Leadership

• Motivate and inspire the team through a clear, authentic brand vision
• Manage the store’s balanced scorecard (people, operations, finance, customer) to deliver consistently high-performing results
• Adjust leadership approach based on the unique pace and demands of an outlet retail environment

Customer Experience

• Ensure the team understands customer expectations in both self-service and full-service shopping zones
• Be present and visible on the sales floor, leading by example
• Cultivate a culture of approachability, helpfulness, and brand knowledge across all customer interactions

Operations

• Manage inventory levels and replenishment cycles appropriate for an outlet store with high turnover and promotional cadence
• Partner with the Director, Retail Stores – North America to deliver operational best practices
• Oversee safety and compliance with all health standards
• Create effective schedules that support peak times and promotional events
• Ensure company policies and visual standards are understood and adopted

Sales and Finance

• Manage payroll and staffing to balance efficiency with service needs
• Lead loss prevention efforts and ensure asset protection protocols are followed
• Monitor sales trends and outlet performance data to inform product focus
• Deliver the P&L and KPIs in line with budget and forecast

Recruitment, Training, and Development

• Lead recruitment for all store roles, ensuring a team that thrives in a fast-paced outlet environment
• Deliver onboarding and ongoing product and service training, tailored for the unique outlet experience
• Support team members in setting and achieving career development goals

QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, ABILITIES & COMPETENCIES

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 5+ years of retail management experience, preferably in high-volume specialty retail
• Experience managing teams of 10+ in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting
• Strong analytical, planning, and organizational abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and retail systems
• Enthusiasm for active, outdoor and lifestyle products
• Ability to adapt to a blended service model with both self-service and full-service expectations

Availability Expectations

General Availability:

• Employees must be adaptable to the business's evolving needs. The Store Manager, in collaboration with the Director, Retail Stores – North America, will determine availability requirements. This schedule may include various shifts such as mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Peak Period Availability:

• Black Friday: All employees are expected to be available to work on Black Friday (the day after US Thanksgiving).
• Holiday Season: Availability is required from the second week of December until the end of the holiday season. The exact end date will be determined annually, based in part on the period during which guests can return holiday merchandise.

Role Accountability:

• Fully accountable for all Store Manager responsibilities, with potential to perform other management duties as needed.

Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel, talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally kneel, stoop, crouch, twist and lift to 30 pounds, with or without accommodations.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can involve exposure to varying noise levels, ranging from moderate to loud, as well as flashes of light.