Retail Floor Lead (Product)

Company Description

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 retail 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.

Job Description

Vuori is looking for a Lead of Product who will play a pivotal role in the seamless functioning of our retail store through a focus on visual merchandising and product operational excellence.  

As a Lead of Product, you partner closely with the Assistant Manager of Product to lead and execute the store’s overall product strategy. You impactfully lead inventory processing and visual merchandising shifts, making proactive adjustments to work-flow and delegations based on the needs of the business and your people. You understand systems and value Vuori’s routines of excellence as a key tool in achieving results. You readily provide recognition, feedback, and coaching during inventory and visual merchandising shifts to reinforce the behaviors that lead to success.  When not leading, the Lead of Product role-models proper product and visual merchandising SOPs and key behaviors.  

Beyond operational leadership, you’ll champion local community engagement and cultivate meaningful relationships that reflect Vuori’s values and lifestyle. You’ll contribute to high-performing teams, foster a positive and inclusive work environment, and collaborate with your teammates to consistently deliver results across all of our retail priorities. 

What You’ll Get to Do 

Product 

• Plan for and lead the execution of daily and weekly product operations tasks, including all inbound and outbound product shipments, role-modeling and upholding Vuori’s SOPs.  

• Lead and champion the implementation of product operations initiatives to enhance accuracy and efficiency in inventory management and product handling, consistently driving projects to timely completion and meeting all critical deadlines. 

• Swiftly identify and address product concerns, collaborating with the General Manager and Assistant Manager of Product for continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.  

• Oversee the implementation of visual merchandising initiatives, including new product flips, mannequin looks, in-season product management, and overall in-store standards. Own all visual mapping for stores, ensuring alignment with brand guidelines and seasonal strategies. 

• Collaborate closely with the Field Visual Merchandiser to implement and adapt visual merchandising strategies that meet brand standards and seasonal objectives, demonstrating a keen understanding of business trends and customer preferences.  

People   

• Prioritize team experience and development by providing in the moment recognition, feedback, and coaching. 

• Support the General Manager in promoting a culture of excellence, emphasizing open communication, trust, respect, punctuality, accountability, and commitment to role responsibilities among staff members. 

• Partner with the leadership team to champion a safe and healthy work environment by proactively identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential hazards or risks, and implementing best practices and safety protocols.  

Customer Experience 

• Take proactive ownership of the sales floor and sales team to ensure that customer experience remains the top priority, fostering a customer-centric environment where every interaction is meaningful and memorable. 

• Empower employees to make decisions and resolve customer issues independently, while providing guidance and support as needed. 

Community 

• Assist in the implementation of community initiatives. This includes highly effective product promotion, team sweat, and community event strategies that position the store as a destination for both shopping and community involvement.  

• Represent the Vuori brand while in store and at community events. 

Finance & Labor 

• Assist the General Manager in day-to-day schedule and labor management, adhering to all company scheduling best practices and applicable local and state labor laws. 

• Assist in maintaining payroll efficiency by executing scheduling tasks, tracking UPH results, and sharing labor and productivity insights with leadership for decision‑making 

Qualifications

Who you are: 

• Available morning and/or evening, work 8 hour shifts, 5 days/week, available at least 1 weekend day.
• Must be a leader in punctuality and attendance, adhering to scheduled shifts.
• Ability to develop relationships with customers and colleagues.
• A customer service expert, creates experiences and develops relationships with customers, embraces the social aspect of sales and the ability to positively and proactively handle customer concerns.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
• Strong organizational skills and follow through skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• High level of ownership, accountability and initiative.
• Eager to develop new skills and responsive to feedback.

Additional Information

Our investment in you:

At Vuori, we’re proud to offer the following to our employees: 

• Health Insurance 
• Savings and Retirement Plan  
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks 
• Paid Time Off  
• Wellness & Fitness benefits  

The hourly range for this role is $17/hr - $19/hr, plus team pooled commission. 

Vuori is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

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