Store Manager, Irvine

Who We Are:

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. 

Everyone who works at Brooks is propelled by a company culture that sparks excitement, fuels collaboration, inspires creativity, and ignites innovation.

Our brand values help bond us together and drive our success:  

• Runner First
  • 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 
  • We find ways to move every day, because joy is kinetic!

We welcome everyone from every walk of life looking to inspire others through the power of movement - because we’re all moving towards something. Let’s run there.   

Your Job:

As a Retail Store Manager at Brooks, you lead one of Brooks’ brand stores, owning all aspects of daily operations, team leadership, and customer experience. You hire, train, and inspire a high performing team of sales professionals who serve as frontline brand ambassadors, delivering high touch service and representing the Brooks mission to“awaken the runner in everyone.” You will drive store performance through operational excellence, community engagement, merchandising execution, inventory health, and strong business acumen. You ensure the store is a best-in-class retail environment that fosters connection, builds brand loyalty, and supports runners of all backgrounds and abilities.

Your Responsibilities:

Leadership & People Development

Store Operations & Business Strategy

Customer Experience Excellence

Retail Marketing & Visual Merchandising

Qualifications:

Compensation: The pay range for this position is $61, 111 - $91, 719 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.  
 
 
Other:
Brooks is proud to offer a robust benefits package to our employees and their families! 
Benefits- including medical, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance, HSA and employer contribution, FSA, family & fertility assistance, 401K Savings Plan and match, employee assistance program, and transportation assistance. 
Bonus- In addition to base pay, Brooks employees may also be offered an annual bonus based on company performance.  
Paid Time Off- Brooks offers a generous paid time off package, paid holidays, paid sick and parental leave.  
Perks- including product discounts and giveaways, employee recognition, and fitness discounts

At Brooks, we celebrate diversity & equity. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment, and encourage people of all backgrounds, perspectives, experiences, and skills to apply. Brooks is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, two-spirit identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, the presence of a physical, mental, or sensory disability, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), caste, citizenship or immigration status, honorably discharged veteran or military status, actual or perceived victims of domestic violence, harassment, sexual assault or stalking, HIV or Hepatitis C infection, political ideology, use of a trained service animal by a person with a disability, or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law, or any other non-merit based factors.

Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Business Administration, or related field; equivalent years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree(s)
3+ years of experience in retail, including full store operations oversight preferred
1+ year of leadership experience within the retail industry, preferred
Proven skill in leading teams, driving store operations, and managing a business independently
Strong knowledge of retail analytics (inventory management, turn, gross-margin, open to buy, product merchandising, and retail selling skills) preferred
Knowledge of performance athletic footwear/apparel/accessories and their related technologies
Ability to lift packages up to 50 lbs. and stand for extended periods
Ability to successfully lead independently or alongside the Retail Operations Manager
Ability to anticipate how a decision made can affect our customers, our partners, our products or other departments’ operations and/or morale; “connecting the dots”
Excellent interpersonal skills that inspire and build trust, resulting in effective working relationships across the store and company
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, demonstrating effective listening through concise, clear verbal and written communication
Keen attention to detail in planning, organization and execution of tasks, while still seeing the big picture and understanding how all of the pieces fit together and affect one another
Passionate participation in Brooks’ sports activities a plus, overridden by the ability to understand and empathize with the runner in order to develop loyal, engaging relationships with our customers and the Brooks community
Embraces and lives the Brooks values!
Compensation: The pay range for this position is $61, 111 - $91, 719 per year. Base pay offered will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.