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Lululemon

Direct-to-consumer premium activewear and footwear

Assistant Store Manager

Retail Store ManagementPosted on Nov 9
Full-timeRome, Metropolitan City of Rome Capital, ItalyIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the country where the store is located and provide proof of the right to work and evidence required by applicable local legislation.
  • Must be at least 18 years old.
  • Must be able to travel to the assigned store.
  • Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
  • Must be willing to work as part of a team and independently.
  • Must be willing to move through the store for most of a shift to assist guests and complete work.
  • Must be willing to move boxes weighing up to 30 lbs (13.6 kg).
  • Must be willing to work in an environment with bright lights and loud music.
  • Must have work experience in leadership or people management.

Responsibilities

  • Create and foster a respectful, inclusive team environment that welcomes and celebrates differences for team members and guests.
  • Support the Store Manager in building a strong and diverse team with varied experiences, backgrounds, and skill sets to drive store operations.
  • Support ongoing learning and development of team members, including Educators and Key Leaders, through direct feedback, coaching, mentoring, and career guidance, and address performance concerns.
  • Support the store’s recruiting and hiring process, onboarding training, and overall performance management activities.
  • Engage in career discussions that help team members understand how working at lululemon can contribute to their career and personal growth.
  • Recognize team members, assess performance gaps, and document overall performance to support career and personal growth.
  • Collaborate with the Store Manager to plan team-member schedules based on labor requirements, availability, and budget considerations.
  • Establish supportive and productive relationships with team members, focusing on personal and professional development.
  • Collaborate with team members to provide an optimal guest experience and support store operations.
  • Support and manage store-linked activities that grow the community, events, and ambassadors as required by the business.
  • Support team members by leading by example and coaching to provide a strong guest experience, including assessing guest needs, providing technical product education, and supporting in-store transactions and omnichannel programs such as buy online, pickup in store, phone sales, and ship-from-store options.
  • Move dynamically on the sales floor to assess and fulfill the needs of the business, team, and guests.
  • Resolve guest feedback and emerging issues, including guest escalations and emergency requests, to help provide a positive experience.
  • Implement the Store Manager’s vision for the store and communicate it to team members.
  • Partner with the Store Manager to review business data and metrics, including profit and loss statements, to inform planning such as quarterly business reviews and sales planning.
  • Partner with the Store Manager to manage the store budget, labor hours, expenses, and profit and loss statement.
  • Provide sales-floor leadership, plan coverage, and make decisions to maintain efficient and effective sales-floor operations.
  • Open and close the store according to the opening and closing checklists.
  • Understand and follow people-safety policies and procedures to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Perform work in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and regulations.
  • Be accountable for delegated aspects of controllable budget or labor hours.
  • Act as a team lead indirectly responsible for a subset of store employees during a shift or as delegated by the Store Manager.

Desired Qualifications

  • A high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • A bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
  • One year of retail- or sales-specific management experience.

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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