Chrome Industries

Retail Store Lead

Portland, OR

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 12 days ago

Inventory ManagementCustomer SupportResearch

About the role

Calling all disrupters, challengers and creators.
From our beginning 30 years ago-with an old sewing machine and some seatbelts cut out of junk cars- Chrome Industries has always done things differently.
Whether you're riding through the city, skating to a local show or just taking the long way home, we've got your back.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day execution of store operations during assigned business hours, ensuring the store is operating smoothly, consistently, and in alignment with established procedures.
Monitor store performance, customer activity, and sales trends; identify opportunities for improvement and recommend or implement tactical actions to support revenue growth.
Use independent judgment to prioritize competing store needs, escalate issues appropriately, and support timely resolution of operational challenges.
Maintain a clean, organized, safe, and visually compelling retail environment that supports the Chrome brand experience.
The Retail Store Lead supports the day-to-day operation, customer experience, sales performance, and brand presentation of the Chrome Industries Drop Shop, a small-format retail store featuring Chrome bags and accessories.
The Retail Store Lead helps drive sales growth through effective merchandising, inventory awareness, customer engagement, limited-edition product support, and local store activations.
Store Operations & Retail Lead Support
Coordinate daily store priorities, task flow, and workload needs to support customer traffic, sales goals, operational standards, and business requirements.
Conduct regular inventory counts, research discrepancies, and partner with appropriate teams to reconcile inventory issues.
Maintain detailed knowledge of store inventory processes, product availability, replenishment timing, and system tools used to support accurate inventory control.

Requirements

Minimum two (2) to three (3) years experience working in retail store environment required.
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Travel Required: No
What We're Looking For
Challenge the status quo and push against the expected
Equally comfortable leading a team or project and rolling up your sleeves and getting your hands dirty to get the work done
Thrive on working hard and playing hard
Followers and clock-watchers need not apply
Please note this job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without cause.
Fuerst Group, KEEN and Chrome are equal opportunity employers. We value an inclusive and diverse community. Qualified candidates of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability.

Nice to have

Experience in the bag category and sport/outdoor/bike industry a plus
Associate's Degree preferred.
Up to one (1) year in management or lead capacity preferred but not required.

Compensation

$26.00 - $27.64 per hour

Benefits

Support expanded store operating hours by helping ensure daily coverage needs, task completion, and service standards are met.
Monitor inventory levels, sales activity, and product movement to help maintain appropriate stock levels for core, seasonal, limited- edition, and high-demand products.

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