Store Manager, Sportswear & Gear at Wilson Sporting Goods Co.
Minneapolis, MN 55423
About the Job
Overview:
Store Manager - Twin Cities Area
Compensation: $72,000 - $80,000 + Annual & Quarterly Bonus Opportunities
At Wilson, we are here to empower every human to live like an athlete. Passion. Creativity. Integrity. Teamwork. Ambition. Innovation. These are the qualities that have made Wilson Sporting Goods Co. the number one sports equipment brand in the world.
With our commitment to innovation, we are continuing to evolve our brand. Wilson has grown from being a sports equipment centered brand to surrounding the athlete in technical sportswear and footwear. Our retail stores lead with innovative sportswear, footwear, and a curated assortment of equipment that solves for the needs of the athlete. We are on the cutting edge of tennis sportswear that will carry you from the court to the clubhouse in style.
Evolving the sports world and being the best partner for players, athletes, and our community is no small task. We are continually looking to add enthusiastic, ambitious, team-first individuals who desire to make a difference and who love to help others win. Together, we will create a better world through sport. Join us.
What You'll Do:
Wilson Sporting Goods has expanded our business through thoughtful, elegant, technical sportswear and experiential retail stores. We believe that the Athlete Advisor is the most important role in the company. As the Store Manager, you will leverage your entrepreneurial spirit to drive the success of your stores business, elevate and develop your team, and activate an exceptional community experience.
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Attract, develop, and engage a team of committed Athlete Advisors, Assistant Manager, and Key Holders in engaging with and educating the racket community on world leading sportswear and equipment technology.
You will build community by connecting through deep relationships within a newly established market, with a specific focus on the tennis community.
Collaborate with your peers and support your team to drive unique product experiences within your community.
Lead and execute effective and impactful visual merchandising of sportswear, footwear, and hard goods product.
Lead the full store operations experience with a deep commitment to the athlete and team member experience.
Use Key Performance Indicator analytics as tools to drive your business forward with educated and informed decision making.
Create strategy for business growth and team development.
Consistently deliver on sales targets through strategic scheduling and coaching of your team
What We're Looking For :
This role requires three to five years of retail leadership experience, including fashion or sportswear retail, and demonstrated ability to build long lasting, meaningful relationship within the tennis community. A passion for tennis or sports brands is always a plus!
Other qualifications include:
You have proven success in developing leaders and see opportunities to further engage with their development goals.
You have a proven ability to set a clear vision, align your team around common goals and foster commitment to these objectives.
You are passionate about delivering an exceptional consumer experience, every day.
You have never met a stranger and love solving for the needs of every athlete who comes in your store.
You have outstanding communication skills.
You are driven by a high level of autonomy and excel in an entrepreneurial environment.
You value bold ideas and pursue progress at every turn.
You stand up with conviction for what you believe in, acting with integrity and respect in every situation.
What Well Provide
We offer an innovative, inclusive, and people-first environment with competitive benefits and perks, including:
Paid time off for part- and full-time employees
Education reimbursement
Medical, dental and vision
Pre-tax transit discounts
401(k) with company match
Life insurance
Paid maternity/paternity leave
Professional development opportunities
Volunteering programs
Team-building outings
Discounts on Wilson and Amer Sports products
Wilson Sporting Goods Co. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, protected veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristics.