Store Leader ( New store) 

In Short:

This is your opportunity to become a core part of On’s Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) team and take on the responsibility to lead our new Champs Elysees Flagship Store in Paris.

On will rely on you to help co-define the various store operation processes ahead of the opening. That includes supporting our Talent team in hiring a dream team of service-minded Sales Advisors who will - under your leadership -  run the store on a daily basis.

Once the doors have opened, you will be in charge of the store’s overall performance and delivering exceptional customer service every day. You will oversee all store related operations from inventory to IT systems to customer flows, as well as all internal team related responsibilities and external partnerships (e.g. community building).

Your team: 

As you might expect from a young consumer brand, the DTC (Direct-to-Consumer) team at On is a fast-paced place to be. Together with your store team and leadership as well as the global DTC Retail team, you will help to revolutionize conventional retail business and deliver the WOW to our customers on a daily basis. 

Your mission: 

• Continuously embrace and communicate On’s values and brand philosophy in team and customer interactions
• Hire & Manage schedules for all store advisors, collaborate with our Talent team for talent administration & development (e.g. payroll, onboarding, career progression and recruiting) 
• Establish and build external partnerships to boost community engagement
• Take responsibility and create business drivers for store performance and monitoring of relevant store KPIs
• Oversee inventory management and BoH (Back-of-House) processes for optimized stock levels and FoH (Front-of-House) operations for exceptional customer service 
• Support piloting, innovation and implementation of new retail solutions 
• Execute product strategy and work closely with our sales planning and retail marketing team for optimized sales funnel  & visual merchandising 
• Ad hoc duties  as needed

Other information:

The following information is representative of the essential functions performed in this specific position. 

As you will be working in a retail store environment the position involves constant spoken communication but also reaching, carrying, climbing stairs, and standing for consecutive hours. It will occasionally involve stooping, kneeling, and crouching. You may also occasionally lift material up to 25 pounds (11.3 kg).

Your Story:

• 6+ years of experience in a customer-focused setting including 2 years managerial responsibilities 
• Operational retail experience in a sports, tech and / or fashion environment is a strong plus
• A collaborative team player with strong interpersonal, hospitality and communication skills
• Experience creating interactive and meaningful experiences for your customers and team members
• An entrepreneurial spirit and exceptional organizational skills to proactively anticipate future store needs
• Ability to read, write and speak French and English fluently
• Ability to work weekends, evenings and holidays as needed
• Experience using Data visualization tool ( such as Looker)

Travel Requirements:

Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time; travel percentage will fluctuate based on business needs.

What We Offer

​​On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically – to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose. On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.