In short

The Retail Area Lead is responsible for supporting multiple retail Store Leaders across the West Region in guiding operations and performance. 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 Mission

  • You will develop and own responsibility for the business & people strategies for your region, looking 3-5 years 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 Store Managers 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.
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  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera
  • Man and woman sat at desks talking
  • Open planned office with men and women sat on a a large curved sofa
  • Group of runners talking outside the office
  • A team of people sat on the steps with a view of mountains outside the office.
  • Two women smiling at each other in a meeting room with large curved windows
  • A group of people sat around a table looking at large design papers
  • 3 men sat around with laptops smiling at each other
  • a large group of runners holding an On flag smiling at the camera

Your story

  • 5+ years experience in a similar leadership role, with at least 2 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
  • Flexibility to travel within the region as needed 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 new solution.
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About the Team

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

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Explorer

Explorer

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Retail is a pretty young channel for On. With true startup vibes, we’re thinking big but staying agile to balance foundational moves with rapid expansion. It’s a learning curve, but embracing failures and celebrating wins is our fuel.

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Maria

Retail Merchandising and Sales Planning Lead, Zurich

We think outside the box when we're hiring. Don't think about what you were doing before. Think about what we can improve every day. We're incentivized to make mistakes, to fix them, to be open about it and help each other.
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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.

Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus: $110,000- 135,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location. Certain roles may be eligible for equity compensation in addition to cash compensation. At On we understand cash compensation is just one piece of your total rewards package. In addition to cash compensation, On offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with a industry leading PTO package, and competitive 401k program. Additional perks and benefits include: 11 paid US holidays, corporate office closure between Christmas and New Year, and a plethora of product perks!

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. We are requesting that you provide sensitive demographic information such as gender identity and race/ethnicity to help us ensure that we are creating equitable and fair experiences for all potential future team members. You are not required to provide this demographic information and this information will in no way impact your eligibility for hire.

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What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.