- Store Manager at Peak Performance in Covent Garden! - London

Established in 1986 in the Swedish mountains, our love for skiing in untouched terrain and embarking on adventures in the wild run deep. Our purpose is simple: to bring this freeride spirit to the world. With our products, we aim to make adventures possible 365 days a year. 

At Peak Performance, we are committed to empowering an active lifestyle with a perfect mix of style and performance in a high-quality and sustainable product offering. Peak Performance is part of Amer Sports which is a global community of some of the world’s most recognized, credible, and respected sports and outdoor brands.

We are an international company that is on a growth journey that means there are great development opportunities. We’re gearing up to launch our very first store in the UK, right in the heart of London’s Covent Garden. As our Store Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring excellence in consumer experience, maximizing store sales, and leading and developing a high-performing team. 

Key Responsibilities:

• Achieving sales targets, KPIs and driving profitability for the store.
• Developing and executing store-specific strategies to improve customer experience and increase footfall.
• Leading and managing a high-performing team and ensuring their ongoing development and motivation.
• Attract, recruit, and hire high talent and actively maintain a succession plan within the store.
• Maintaining an optimal and correct level of inventory and visual merchandising standards.
• Ensuring compliance with operational and administrative policies and procedures and managing store expenses within budget.
• Building strong relationships with customers, the local community, and relevant stakeholders to drive brand awareness and loyalty.

Job Requirements:

• At least 3 years of leadership experience, with a track record of team motivation and positive sales results.
• Proven ability to meet and exceed sales and profit results.
• Ability to build, lead, and manage a high-performing team.
• Good decision-making ability in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Personal or professional experience with outdoor sports is preferred.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays.

What we offer:

• Lead the charge in launching a new store and handpick your own dream team.
• The chance as the trailblazing Store Manager in a new market, playing a key role in our expansion.
• The thrill of being part of a small brand on a big journey with the opportunity for growth and advancement within the company.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and collaborative team environment.
• Clothing allowance and employee discount on all Amer Sports brands
• A competitive benefits package
• Flexible scheduling options.

We offer you an inspiring work environment where our values of Passion, Togetherhood, Responsibility and Winning Spirit are at the core of everything we do, promoting creativity, teamwork, accountability, and progress. You get the opportunity to work with a great team that shares your passion for sports and outdoor life. We are on a growth journey, finding our line and building our future success. That provides interesting challenges and possibilities in all roles for the person who is curious and likes to get things done. We’re small enough for you to play a key role regardless of your position, but big enough to have a global presence. At Peak Performance, you get the best of both worlds.

If our values inspire you and you share our passion for outdoor sports and products that combines style and performance, we want you to join our winning team. Apply now and unlock your freeride spirit!