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Associate Store Leader, Amsterdam

On

Amsterdam
Full-time
5-10 years experience
On-site

€41,000 - €52,000 per year

Key Skills

Retail operations
Team development
Performance management
Inventory management
Change management
Project management
Communication skills
Problem-solving
Decision-making
Recruitment
Onboarding
Scheduling
Visual merchandising
Customer service
Leadership
Operational efficiency

Job Description

At a Glance

In this role, you will play a pivotal role in driving and supporting retail initiatives to enhance operational excellence within our retail stores. Collaborating closely with regional retail management and store leadership, you will be integral to our growth as we expand our retail presence. Your responsibilities will include team development and performance management, overseeing inventory management, leading change management efforts, and crafting effective communications, SOP accountability, and other essential content. This position offers the opportunity to shape and build our retail landscape, setting a strong foundation for the future. Join us to make a significant impact and grow with us in this dynamic and exciting journey.

 

Your Team

In this role, you will support the fastest-growing global sports brand in expanding and optimizing its retail store operations. Working alongside Retail Operations, Retail Tech, Retail Training, and the global DTC Retail team, you will elevate store processes and drive operational excellence. You will collaborate with store teams to manage and communicate store workload across departments, steer special projects, ensure smooth technical operations, and implement omni-channel opportunities in our retail stores. Join us to shape the future of our retail landscape and contribute to our continued success.

 

Your Mission

  • Ensure optimal stock levels and inventory accuracy by proactively monitoring sell-through rates and product flow strategy in store.
  • Ensure smooth transitions by planning visual change-outs in advance and addressing any visual updates for sell through optimization on a daily basis.
  • Oversee all talent-related matters including time tracking, payroll, absence, conduct, and performance.
  • Ensure effective in-store training delivered by the training lead.
  • Implement development plans for team leads to support their professional growth and performance.
  • Lead recruitment for lead advisors and advisors, and deliver a strong onboarding process for new hires.
  • Ensure optimum team coverage by creating and managing schedules.
  • Implement action plans to maintain high team engagement based on feedback from engagement surveys.
  • Maintain high stock accuracy and operational efficiency through effective BoH strategies.
  • Lead the development and management of the BoH team.
  • Ensure smooth transportation of products in collaboration with the product operations team.
  • Oversee stock counts, managing all aspects from preparation to investigation of discrepancies.
  • The Team Spirit: Foster a collaborative and positive team environment.
  • The Positive Spirit: Demonstrate a strong commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
  • The Explorer Spirit: Embrace new ideas and initiatives to drive store success.
  • The Athlete Spirit: Uphold high standards of integrity and professionalism in all actions.

 

Your Story

  • You have 5+ years of relevant work experience in retail, with experience in the sports industry being a plus.
  • You have strong experience in project management, coordinating cross-functional teams from start to finish.
  • You possess an entrepreneurial growth mindset, eager to challenge the status quo with an appetite for relentless improvement.
  • You have strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
  • You demonstrate excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • You have a proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams.
  • You are adept at problem-solving and decision-making in a fast-paced environment.

Core Responsibilities

You will drive retail operational excellence by managing inventory, visual merchandising, and store workload across departments. Additionally, you will oversee talent-related matters, including recruitment, performance management, and team development to ensure high engagement and productivity.

Requirements

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of retail experience, preferably within the sports industry, and a proven track record in project management and team leadership. You must possess strong organizational skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, and the ability to make effective decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

  • Supportive team-oriented atmosphere
  • Personal self-care for physical and mental well-being
  • Growth and progress opportunities

About On

Industry: Retail

Company size: 1,001-5,000 employees

Our mission is to ignite the human spirit through movement. Founded in 2010, On set out to shake up the running industry with a single transformative product, a completely new cushioning technology for running shoes, CloudTec®. Today, On remains innovation and design-led, delivering industry-disrupting premium footwear, apparel, and accessories for high-performance running, outdoor, and all-day activities. Existing at the intersection of performance, design and impact – inspired by athletes, we always look for ‘better’ – something we believe is achieved through continual experimentation, starting again, thinking differently, breaking the mold. Every day our teams continue to cook up trailblazing innovations within our Zurich-based On Lab and across our global hubs from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi to Shanghai, Portland, Berlin, Tokyo and beyond. We like to keep creativity and innovation in-house, whether it's to create inspiring marketing campaigns, think up next-gen retail spaces, or take leaps in sustainability and product design – it all comes together to deliver on our mission. At On, we're all believers in the human spirit and what it’s capable of. And with every On product, design and innovation, we set out to inspire humans to Dream On. Learn more about On: - www.on.com - www.facebook.com/on - www.instagram.com/on

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