Regional Manager | Ontario North

lululemon

Sep 20

Applications are closed

Job
Full-time
Senior Level
Sales & Business Development
People, HR & Administration
Toronto
Remote

Requirements

* Willing to work as part of a team and also complete work independently or alone
* Willing to move through a store to help team members support guests
* Willing to travel to retail locations to accomplish work, as needed and as requested
* Willing to be stationary (e.g., at a desk/computer) for more than an hour at a time
* 5 years of work experience in leadership role
* Assets:
* Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
* 1 year work experience in multi-retail store management
* Previous lululemon store management experience

Responsibilities

Create and foster a respectful and inclusive team environment and culture by welcoming and celebrating differences to ensure a positive and engaging experience for team members and guests.
Build a strong and diverse team that includes team members with various experiences, backgrounds, and skillsets to drive store performance.
Manage and grow dispersed Store Managers through regular check-in conversations, ongoing performance documentation, the annual evaluation process, and business goal setting.
Support learning and development consistently and equitably by providing feedback, coaching, mentoring, and career path guidance.
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.
Lead and coach stores in assigned region on lululemon's Core Values and Store Principles.
Lead talent planning/pipeline needs and recruitment strategy for stores in assigned region.
Develop or support a strategy for stores in assigned region to close identified performance gaps.
Hold Store Managers accountable for managing and developing their in-store teams.
Establish supportive and productive relationships with all team members, focusing on personal and professional development.
Collaborate with Store Managers and their teams to support operations and ensure stores align with company-wide operational priorities through regular communication and store visits.
Collaborate with regional and cross-functional partners to accomplish projects and initiatives (e.g., real estate plans, new store openings, policy or process updates).
Drive strategies for stores in assigned region, understanding and incorporating the nuances of the region, through periodic review and planning processes (e.g., quarterly business review; plans for things like community, recruiting, and people development; quarterly sales planning).
Monitor key store financial metrics for region to evaluate and report on store performance against objectives.
Ensure financial goals are met by recognizing shortfalls and growth opportunities based on key store financial metrics and creating or implementing solutions.
Accountable for Region budget.
Leadership role directly responsible for a number of Store Managers (SMs).

FAQs

What is the role of a Regional Manager at lululemon?

The Regional Manager is an inspiring leader responsible for supporting stores by building brand awareness, driving strategic product sell-through, delivering business results, and hiring, coaching, and developing strong Store Managers. They ensure adherence to lululemon's culture and core values while providing exceptional guest experiences.

What are the primary responsibilities of the Regional Manager?

Key responsibilities include creating an inclusive team environment, managing and developing Store Managers, driving store performance, collaborating with team members, and monitoring financial metrics to ensure regional business goals are met.

What qualifications are required for the Regional Manager position?

A minimum of 5 years of work experience in a leadership role is required, along with assets such as a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 1 year of multi-retail store management experience, and previous lululemon store management experience.

What skills are essential for this position?

Essential skills include leadership, adaptability, collaboration, strategic thinking, business acumen, and candid communication. Additionally, a strong focus on inclusion and diversity is highly valued.

What is the salary range for this Regional Manager position?

The base pay range for this position is from $119,000 to $161,000 annually, with a target bonus of an additional 30%, bringing the total target compensation range between $154,700 and $209,300.

What benefits does lululemon offer for this position?

Benefits include extended health and dental benefits, mental health plans, paid time off, retirement plan matching, employee discounts, fitness and yoga classes, parenthood top-up, and extensive development course offerings.

Is travel required for this role?

Yes, the Regional Manager is required to travel to retail locations as needed.

What is the workplace arrangement for the Regional Manager position?

This role is classified as Remote – Field Based, requiring field/community-based work within a designated area with relevant travel.

How does lululemon approach inclusion and diversity within the team?

lululemon is committed to creating and supporting an inclusive environment that values and celebrates differences, ensuring a positive experience for both team members and guests.

How does lululemon support career development for its employees?

lululemon offers various opportunities for career development, including mentorship programs, leadership series, and an extensive catalog of development course offerings.

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lululemon athletica inc. (NASDAQ:LULU) is a healthy lifestyle inspired athletic apparel company for yoga, running, training, and most other sweaty pursuits, creating transformational products and experiences which enable people to live a life they love. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional designs, lululemon works with yogis and athletes in local communities for continuous research and product feedback. https://corporate.lululemon.com/careers