In Short

The Area Lead  is responsible for supporting multiple retail cluster Leaders and store leads across the east and north areas of Mainland China in driving the retail business and people strategy to deliver premium consumer experience in the region. Through authentic connection, you will be the one to provide strategic direction, support building brand awareness and drive business growth and profitability in alignment with On’s mission to ignite the human spirit through movement. Through your strong inspirational leadership and guidance of Store Leaders, you foster a high-performance culture and promote employee engagement while developing a strong pipeline of talent to fuel our growth. 

Your team:

In this role you will collaborate with Cluster Leads and Store Leads to drive operational excellence and implement process improvements. You will foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and team member growth. You will collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to identify business opportunities, develop community relationships, and drive revenue growth.

Your Mission

• You will develop and own responsibility for the business & people strategies for your region, in steady state and 1 year out.
• Set performance targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) for each location and monitor progress towards goals.
• Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple locations within the region, ensuring compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures.
• Manage the regional budget, forecasting revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Analyze financial reports, identify trends, and implement strategies to maximize revenue and minimize costs in collaboration with Store Leaders. 
• Enable Cluster Leads and Store Leads to drive store operations in line with local and global priorities by providing them with the information, tools, resources, and support they need..
• You will recruit, identify and nurture high-potential employees, preparing them for their future growth and leadership roles.
• Support learning and development consistently and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations to enhance individual and team performance.

Your story:

• 3 years experience in a similar leadership role, with at least 5 year experience in multi-retail store management 
• You have experience managing the regional budget, forecasting revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team
• Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements
• Travel Requirement: This position requires approximately 40% of travel time. The ability to travel independently and on a regular basis is essential

Key Skills: 

• Leadership - Possesses the ability and inclination to lead, influence, and inspire others; motivates, empowers, fosters growth, and provides guidance for individuals in their work.
• Agility  - Readily adapts personal, interpersonal, and leadership behavior. Understands that different situations may call for different approaches.Collaboration and teamwork -
• Models collaboration across the organization and facilitates an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and stakeholders.Problem Solving and resourcefulness- 
• Gets the most out of available resources and secures rare resources others can’t get. Adapts quickly to changing resource requirements.Communication - Delivers messages in a clear, compelling, and concise manner. Actively listens and checks for understanding.
• Models and encourages the expression of diverse ideas and opinions.Develops talent - Places a high priority on developing others and develops others through coaching, feedback, exposure, and stretch assignments.
• Cultivates innovation - Moves beyond traditional ways of doing things and Introduces new ways of looking at problems.
• Continually assesses the market potential of an innovative idea or solution. 
• Manage the regional budget, forecasting revenue, expenses, and profitability.
• Analyze financial reports, identify trends, and implement strategies to maximize revenue and minimize costs in collaboration with Cluster Leads and Store Leads. 
• Enable Cluster Leads and Store Leads to drive store operations in line with local and global priorities by providing them with the information, tools, resources, and support they need..
• You will recruit, identify and nurture high-potential team members  preparing them for their future growth and leadership roles.
• Support learning and development consistently and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluatns to enhance individual and team performance.