Bruntworkwear

Director of Retail

North Reading, MA · Director

Sponsorship not specified$160k-$180kDetected 37 days ago

Supply ChainLeadershipCommunicationMentoring

About the role

We're leading the way in redefining the workwear category.
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you will define the operational DNA of BRUNT retail, transforming our physical spaces from a single flagship into a scalable, high-growth network.
What You Need to Succeed: - 8-15 years of retail leadership experience, including multi-unit or field responsibility.

BRUNT Workwear is seeking a Director of Retail who is ready to roll up their sleeves and build.
This is not a "maintain the status quo" corporate management role.
This is a hands-on player-coach position for an operational powerhouse who thrives in ambiguity and builds without a roadmap.
Design roles, hiring profiles, onboarding programs, and training modules tailored for high performance.
Own the bottom line for retail performance, managing labor productivity, labor modeling, sales/sqft benchmarks, site selection analytics, lease economics, and national expansion planning.
Identify and rally internal partners across Marketing, Finance, Merchandising, Supply Chain, IT, and Digital Product to build out infrastructure without relying on a pre-assembled support team.
Directly manage BRUNT's Retail Strategy Operations Manager and lead the expanding retail team, while traveling regularly to existing stores and scouting potential future sites.
Strong communication skills and leadership presence, with a demonstrated history of developing high-performing store teams and mentoring future leaders.

A proven track record of scaling an emerging or high-growth retail brand ideally bringing a founder-led or DTC brand into physical retail by rapidly opening 5+ stores.
you enjoy drawing it.
You will establish the systems, culture, and economics required to scale our unique physical experience from 1 store to 50+.

8-15 years of retail leadership experience, including multi-unit or field responsibility.
Experience in apparel, footwear, or trade-oriented/workwear retail is highly preferred.

Define store standards, daily operating procedures, inventory control, and shrink processes.
Establish impactful visual merchandising standards that remain authentically true to the BRUNT brand and the trades.
Optimizing associate engagement, product education, floor coverage, conversion, and attachment strategies.

$160,000 - $180,000 USD
No matter what experience you have within our industry we encourage you to apply. At BRUNT, we believe that a strong crew is assembled with people from different backgrounds.
We look for individuals who thrive on challenges, will be passionate about our brand, and believe that teamwork is necessary for success. Show us how your experiences have shaped you and how you can contribute to BRUNT. We can't wait to hear from you!
In accordance with applicable salary transparency laws, we are providing the good-faith salary range for this position.
The anticipated salary range for this role is:

Your mission is to elevate BRUNT's retail footprint into a community hub where craftsmanship, grit, and pride in hard work come together.
At BRUNT, we believe that a strong crew is assembled with people from different backgrounds.

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