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Arc'teryx Equipment

High-performance outdoor apparel and gear

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Retail Store ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeChicago, IL, USA$22.80 - $26.20 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • You have one or more years of leadership experience and 1–2 years of retail experience.
  • You are comfortable adhering to and enforcing health and safety guidelines at all times.
  • You have proven ability to set a clear vision, align your team around common goals, and foster commitment to these objectives.
  • You have strong time management skills and can prioritize and adapt to daily business needs in the moment, giving feedback and direction when needed.
  • You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity.
  • You seek the best solutions, with a commitment to doing what is right.
  • You have strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • You are able to lift up to 30 pounds.
  • You are available for a minimum of one open, one close, and one weekend shift each week.
  • You are available to work full time, 30–40 hours per week, across five days per week.

Responsibilities

  • Lead in alignment with the Arc’teryx vision, purpose, and values.
  • Support the entire in-store experience during each shift, maintaining awareness of activity on the sales floor.
  • Support Product Guides in delivering a high-quality guest experience by sharing technical product knowledge.
  • Champion floor leadership and guest experience by leading from the floor five days per week.
  • Support oversight and leadership of the floor across experience, product, community, operations, and people.
  • Build community by sharing brand information and event specifics with the team and guests.
  • Coach and provide feedback to Product Guides to support their development and the store’s targets.
  • Support inventory management, including receiving, processing, restocking, destocking, and visual merchandising.
  • Communicate company initiatives, policies, and priorities to the team in collaboration with the Store Manager.
  • Use necessary tools to manage store operations, including sales targets, labor, and budget management.
  • Network with potential partners to support events and maximize community brand engagement.
  • Manage store opening and closing procedures.
  • Answer store phones and respond to voicemails and store emails, including occasional responses on regional social media channels.
  • Rotate through areas of focus to deepen knowledge of the five business pillars.
  • Use the point-of-sale system to process guest transactions, warranties, Used Gear trade-ins, purchases, and returns.
  • Remain available to work Black Friday and the holiday-season period specified by the company.
  • Perform Product Guide responsibilities as needed and complete additional projects, duties, and assignments as directed.

Desired Qualifications

  • You are excited by the opportunity to unlock someone’s potential, and coaching others comes naturally.
  • You have a passion for customer service and delivering an exceptional guest experience.
  • You seek and offer relevant feedback, coaching, and development in the moment.
  • You have a passion for getting outside and living it.
  • You are committed to finding the best solutions, even when they are not the easiest.

About the Company

Arc'teryx Equipment

High-performance outdoor apparel and gear

Arc’teryx designs and sells premium outdoor clothing and gear for activities like mountain running, hiking, and climbing. Its product range includes jackets, pants, footwear, and accessories for men and women, sold through its website, own stores, and selected outdoor retailers. The gear emphasizes technical performance and durable materials to perform in extreme conditions, with seasonal launches such as lighter mountain-running gear. The company differentiates itself through meticulous design, advanced materials, and a direct-to-consumer plus wholesale model, paired with a strong reputation for quality. Its goal is to equip adventure enthusiasts with reliable, high-performance equipment and to foster a sense of community around outdoor activity, as seen in initiatives like Muslim Hikers.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
M&A
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Vancouver, Canada
Founded
1989

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