lululemon · 1 week ago
Senior Retail Director | Central East
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$201K/yr - $264K/yr
10+ years explululemon is an innovative performance apparel company focused on creating transformational products and experiences. The Senior Retail Director is responsible for overseeing retail operations in a geographic area, coaching and developing retail leaders, and driving business strategy and performance across lululemon stores.
ApparelE-CommerceFitnessLifestyleSporting GoodsWellness
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage and grow a dispersed, diverse team of retail leaders through hiring, regular check-ins, holding people accountable to goals and targets, and cooperatively defining development opportunities and career paths
Consult with senior leaders and cross-functional Store Support Center (SSC) partners on department-level operational priorities and strategy for a pillar of the retail business
Shape and influence strategy and initiatives to drive growth for a pillar of the retail business
Create, drive, and execute market growth strategy, including through periodic review and planning processes
Drive consistency in performance across lululemon stores in market by developing and implementing business processes and procedures
Ensure financial goals are met by monitoring key metrics to recognize shortfalls and growth opportunities and create or implement solutions
Build retail leader capabilities and skillsets, including providing exposure to next role for high-performing retail leaders and providing newer peer leader support to grow through onboarding and initial time in role
Represent the Vice President as delegated, host visitors and senior leaders, and represent lululemon in key high-profile events in market
Qualification
Required
Must be legally authorized to work in the country
Must live-in or be willing to relocate to Chicago
The expected work schedule can vary based on company needs
Work may occur in the evenings, on weekends, or during holidays
Bachelor's degree or equivalent
4+ years in a leadership role for a group of stores and/or retail operations (multi-unit)
10 years retail store and/or store operation experience
Preferred
Education: MBA or equivalent post graduate degree in business, marketing, retail, or related field
Experience: Leading and building retail in growth
Experience: Developing and leading other multi-unit leaders
Benefits
Extended health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
Paid time off
Savings and retirement plan matching
Generous employee discount
Fitness & yoga classes
Parenthood top-up
Extensive catalog of development course offerings
People networks, mentorship programs, and leadership series (to name a few)
Company
lululemon
Lululemon is a technical athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other sweaty pursuits.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknownKey Investors
STORY3 Capital PartnersAdvent International
2021-06-01Post Ipo Secondary
2014-08-08Post Ipo Equity
2007-07-27IPO
Leadership Team
Calvin McDonald
CEO
Meghan Frank
Chief Financial Officer
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