We’re opening a Salomon pop-up store in Bucktown—an exciting, fast-paced location in the heart of Chicago. As Store Manager, you'll lead this temporary retail location, bringing the Salomon brand to life through exceptional customer experience, community engagement, and operational excellence.This role is ideal for a resourceful and entrepreneurial leader who thrives in dynamic environments and is excited by the challenge of running a short-term concept store that delivers long-term brand impact.Store Manager is responsible for building and leading a high-performing store team to:Achieve sales goalsEffectively execute brand standardsDeliver operational excellenceThe Store Manager provides the highest level of customer experience and delivers the brand vision, mentoring the Assistant Store Manager and Retail Sales Associates in both personal and career development.WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK & PLAY:Community Engagement: Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners.Vibrant Work Environment: Be part of a dynamic team surrounded by the latest in outdoor gear and fashion.Career Growth: Access to professional development and growth opportunities within the company.Exclusive Events: Attend exclusive brand events and product launches.Passion for the Outdoors: Work with a team that shares your passion for the outdoors and adventure.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily:LeadershipMotivate and inspire the team through a clear, authentic brand visionManage the store’s balanced scorecard (people, operations, finance, customer) to deliver consistently high-performing resultsAdjust leadership approach based on the unique pace and demands of an outlet retail environmentCustomer ExperienceEnsure the team understands customer expectations in both self-service and full-service shopping zonesBe present and visible on the sales floor, leading by exampleCultivate a culture of approachability, helpfulness, and brand knowledge across all customer interactionsOperationsManage inventory levels and replenishment cycles appropriate for an outlet store with high turnover and promotional cadencePartner with the Director, Retail Stores – North America to deliver operational best practicesOversee safety and compliance with all health standardsCreate effective schedules that support peak times and promotional eventsEnsure company policies and visual standards are understood and adoptedSales and FinanceManage payroll and staffing to balance efficiency with service needsLead loss prevention efforts and ensure asset protection protocols are followedMonitor sales trends and outlet performance data to inform product focusDeliver the P&L and KPIs in line with budget and forecastRecruitment, Training, and DevelopmentLead recruitment for all store roles, ensuring a team that thrives in a fast-paced outlet environmentDeliver onboarding and ongoing product and service training, tailored for the unique outlet experienceSupport team members in setting and achieving career development goals