Retail Director at Little Sleepies driving retail strategies and team leadership. Build and scale the first store to create a flagship model for the brand.
Responsibilities
Build, inspire, and lead an exceptional store team that delivers a memorable customer experience.
Design service standards and training to ensure consistent, high-quality customer interactions.
Develop sales targets, customer service goals, and KPIs, ensuring teams are aligned and performance-driven.
Implement strategies that create community connections and build long-term loyalty.
Establish SOPs to streamline store operations and enhance the customer experience.
Lead the planning and execution of store launches, overseeing recruitment, merchandising, and inventory planning.
Develop retail-specific systems for inventory management, reporting, and daily operations.
Support inventory strategies, working with senior leadership, demand planning and allocation to ensure optimal stock levels.
Partner with brokers to identify prime retail locations that fit the Little Sleepies brand and customer profile.
Lead lease negotiations, securing favorable terms while balancing cost-effectiveness with location value.
Create detailed business cases for new stores, including P&L, ROI, and payback analyses.
Work with design and construction teams to create a store concept that represents the Little Sleepies brand and customer experience.
Manage relationships with contractors, architects, and suppliers, ensuring quality and efficiency.
Oversee budgets and timelines, ensuring stores are built on time and within budget.
Oversee the facilities and maintenance of all stores, partner with local teams and vendors to ensure repairs, improvements, and installations take place accurately and in a timely manner.
Partner with merchandising to optimize product flows and displays that drive engagement and conversion.
Direct the development of permanent and seasonal POS materials aligned with brand standards.
Identify and empower team members to act on revenue driving, process improvement, and cost-saving opportunities.
Partner with marketing to create in-store activation programs that integrate with our online presence.
Implement local marketing initiatives that resonate with the community and support store traffic goals.
Requirements
Minimum 10 years of direct retail experience, with a background in store-level leadership, progressing to multi-site management.
Extensive experience in (a) Store Leadership and Customer Experience, and (b) Operations, with a track record in multi-site management and cross-functional collaboration.
Ideally familiar with the LA retail market, including site selection and customer demographics.
Understanding of compliance with brand standards and guidelines for customer service, store design, and overall customer experience.
Proven experience working with People, Merchandising, Demand Planning/Allocation, Marketing, and Finance teams at HQ.
Based in LA, with 50% travel to support store openings, team development, and operational oversight.
Proficient in retail management systems, inventory tools, and business case analysis.
Strong people leader with the ability to recruit, develop, and manage high-performing teams.
Committed to making the first store a flagship model for future growth; passionate about creating a scalable retail experience.
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