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Lululemon

Direct-to-consumer premium activewear and footwear

Assistant Manager, Guest Experience

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 11
Full-timeKingston, ON, Canada

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must have 1 year of people-management experience.
  • Must have 1 year of leadership experience, including experience managing business operations and administration and managing projects or processes.
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the store is located.
  • Must be able to travel to the assigned store using reliable transportation.
  • Must be available for a variable schedule that may include early mornings, mornings, afternoons, evenings, late nights or overnights, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be able to create and support an inclusive environment that values and celebrates differences.
  • Must demonstrate integrity by behaving honestly, fairly, and ethically.
  • Must be able and willing to lead, inspire, motivate, empower, develop, and direct people at work.
  • Must create inclusive, high-caliber guest experiences and connections through team members.
  • Must create and develop effective teams while encouraging unique contributions and different perspectives.
  • Must use logic and reasoning to evaluate alternatives and make timely decisions.
  • Must set strategies aligned with company vision and values, considering the broader implications of decisions.
  • Must lead others through change and uncertainty.
  • Must communicate information effectively and understand information shared in interactions.
  • Work may require managing conflict, mediating problems, or de-escalating guest issues.
  • Work may require building relationships with new people and strengthening community partnerships.
  • Work may involve moving boxes weighing up to 30 pounds (13.6 kg).

Responsibilities

  • Create and foster a respectful, inclusive team environment by welcoming and celebrating differences to support a productive and positive experience for team members.
  • Help team members understand how their work supports the success of the store and the company.
  • Implement the Store Manager’s people vision for the store and communicate it to team members.
  • Support the Store Manager in hiring and building a strong, diverse team with varied experiences, backgrounds, and skillsets to drive results and performance.
  • Support ongoing learning and development of team members through direct feedback, coaching, mentoring, and continuous development check-ins.
  • Lead performance-management activities, including direct feedback and check-ins, facilitating team recognition and rewards, managing performance documentation, and addressing performance concerns.
  • Address employee concerns and issues, partnering with internal support when appropriate.
  • Lead an exceptional in-store guest experience by assessing guest connection and technical product education, then supporting team members in addressing gaps through feedback and coaching.
  • Provide retail-floor leadership, making in-the-moment decisions to maintain efficient and effective floor coverage and operations.
  • Resolve guest feedback and emerging issues, including escalations and urgent requests, to address guest concerns.
  • Partner with other managers to review business data and metrics, including profit-and-loss statements, to inform planning such as quarterly business reviews, sales planning, and hiring strategy.
  • Maintain strategic product presentation and visual merchandising by ensuring product recovery, restocking, destocking, and minor visual-merchandising changes are completed.
  • Open and close the store according to established procedures.
  • Follow people-safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Perform work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
  • Manage delegated aspects of the controllable budget and labor hours.
  • Take direct responsibility for a subset of store employees as delegated by the Store Manager.
  • Work as part of a team and independently.
  • Move through the store for most of a shift to assist guests and complete work; work may also involve sitting for periods longer than one hour.
  • Use a computer or other technical devices, including for virtual meetings.

Desired Qualifications

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • 1 year of retail- or sales-specific management experience.
  • 1 year of experience recruiting, hiring, or training employees.

About the Company

Lululemon

Direct-to-consumer premium activewear and footwear

Lululemon Athletica focuses on premium activewear, loungewear, and footwear for people with active lifestyles. The company sells high-quality, stylish apparel online and through its own stores, using a direct-to-consumer model and a strong community approach through events and an Ambassador program. Its products are designed for activities like yoga, running, training, and everyday wear, emphasizing performance fabrics, comfort, and versatility. Lululemon differentiates itself from competitors with a premium positioning, a loyal customer base, and a robust community and brand-building strategy, rather than relying on third-party retailers. The company’s goal is to be a leading premium brand in the activewear market by delivering high-quality products, fostering customer loyalty, and growing its direct-to-consumer footprint.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
1998

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