What are the responsibilities and job description for the Retail Store Location Manager position at Outdoor Research LLC?
Location: 1501 12th Street, Bellingham, WA 98225
Position Type: Full-time
Rate: $31.25 – $33.65
Expected Opening Date: June 2025
About the Role
Outdoor Research is seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Retail Store Location Manager to oversee the operations of our new retail store in Bellingham, WA. As the Store Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales, managing daily store operations, and leading a team to provide exceptional customer experience. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a leading outdoor brand in a vibrant and growing community.
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Engagement: Greet and assist customers in a friendly and professional manner, ensuring each interaction leaves a lasting positive impression.
- Sales Leadership: Drive the sales team to meet and exceed monthly and yearly sales goals. You’ll also manage the store’s operational budget, ensuring financial objectives are met.
- Team Development: Lead and mentor the team, ensuring new hires receive thorough training in customer service, sales techniques, and product knowledge. Foster a culture of Curiosity, Passion, Innovation, Collaboration, and Community.
- Merchandise Management: Collaborate with the Retail Sales Manager to implement store layout changes and execute rotating merchandising plans to maximize product visibility and sales.
- Innovation & Process Improvement: Proactively identify and suggest improvements to retail processes to maintain a competitive edge in the ever-evolving outdoor retail market.
- Community Engagement: Partner with local community groups to host events, build brand awareness, and foster a sense of connection between Outdoor Research and the Bellingham community.
- Building Management: Act as the primary point of contact for property management and building owner. Address building facility issues promptly and ensure the store is properly stocked non merchandise operating supplies
- Emergency Contact: Serve as the after-hours emergency contact for property management issues.
- Travel: Willing to travel to our Seattle office for meetings and training.
Salary : $31 - $34
