Store Manager - LA

About the role

This is a full-time role based primarily in Bandit retail locations in LA. Weekend availability is a must. This position reports to the Head of Operations.

Responsibilities

• Store Team Management: Manage schedules to ensure optimal staffing at retail stores for daily operations and special events
  Oversee payroll processing
  Hire and onboard retail employees
• Team Training & Education: Develop & implement training programs for operations team members, covering product knowledge, operational procedures, & customer service skills
  Conduct on-the-ground training at retail & pop-up stores to ensure alignment with company protocols
  Enforce adherence to company policies and procedures to ensure consistent operations
• Retail Operations: Support the day-to-day operations of Bandit's Silver Lake retail store in LA
  Manage product receiving and maintain organized back-of-house storage
  Coordinate monthly inventory counts and support broader operations projects
  Manage store supplies to ensure a consistent stock of necessary materials
  Own and report on key store performance metrics and customer feedback
  Lead preparation and execution of product drops and launches
  Drive floor presentation and merchandising to Bandit brand standards
  Support setup, execution, and breakdown of pop-up stores, activations & community events

Requirements

• 2-4 years of retail store manager experience
• High attention to detail with an unwavering customer-first attitude
• Ownership mentality & operate as a strategic thinker while rolling up your sleeves
• A hunger for continuous process improvement that drives business impact
• Fortitude to make quick decisions through ambiguity & constant evolution

Qualifications

• Bonus: Experience in specialty run or apparel stores
• Start-up experience
• Experience using Shopify POS and admin
• A connection to the sport of running

Skills

• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously

Benefits

Compensation includes equity, 401k match & other benefits

Pay

$80,000-$85,000

Schedule

Full-time, based primarily in Bandit retail locations in LA. Weekend availability is a must