Brooks Running

Store Manager, Seattle (University Village)

US, Washington, Seattle

Sponsorship not specified$54k-$91kDetected 77 days ago

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About the role

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.
We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we're all moving towards something.
Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer.

Lead, coach, and inspire a diverse team across sales, operations, and marketing functions to deliver a best-in-class customer experience and exceed business goals.
Directly manage three key leaders: Front of House Assistant Manager, Back of House Assistant Manager, and the Retail Community Event & Marketing Specialist.
Foster a trust-based, inclusive, team-oriented culture grounded in Brooks values; maintain high morale and address concerns proactively.
Build future talent pipeline through ongoing coaching, developmental opportunities, and consistent performance feedback.
Provide support and guidance on employee relations matters, addressing concerns promptly within established guidelines, ensuring concerns are documented, and escalated to Retail leadership and Human Resources when necessary.
Oversee scheduling, succession planning, and staffing to support peak periods, events, and long-term talent sustainability.
Manage store financials including revenue, margin, staffing, COGS, and operating expenses, to achieve profitability and strong business performance.
Drive daily execution through effective leadership of front-of-house sales and back-of-house logistics functions.
Partner cross-functionally with Retail Operations, Finance, HR, and Marketing to implement new initiatives and meet strategic KPIs.
Maintain healthy inventory levels and product mix through replenishment, strategic pricing, markdowns, SKU monitoring, and proactive sell-through solutions.

Bachelor's degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration or related field
equivalent years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree(s)
2+ years of retail management experience
Strong understanding of retail KPIs (conversion, UPT, AOV, traffic, labor, inventory turn, etc.) and the levers to improve them
Experience overseeing marketing or event activations that connect brand values with real communities
Demonstrated success driving revenue and operational performance in a high-touch, experience-driven retail environment
High emotional intelligence and ability to lead diverse teams with authenticity and empathy
Passion for performance, service, and creating inclusive customer experiences
Strong verbal and written communication, time management, and cross-functional collaboration skills
Proficient in retail systems, staffing platforms, POS, scheduling, and reporting tools
Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. and work evenings or weekends as needed for events or store coverage
Embraces and lives the Brooks values!

5+ years of experience in retail, including oversight of multi-layered teams and business units
additional experience managing marketing, events, or brand community teams strongly preferred

At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive. That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:
Runner First
At Brooks, we believe movement is the key to feeling more alive.
That's why we're driven to create gear and experiences that take people to the place that makes them feel more alive - whether it's a headspace, a feeling, or a finish line.
We act in the best interest of the runner
Word is Bond
We do what we say we'll do
Champion Heart
We give our all in everything we do
There is no "I" in Run
We stay generous with our humanity
Keep Moving

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