Area Manager - Los Angeles

Job Description

OVERVIEW 

We’re growing our retail presence in Los Angeles and S. California and looking for an Area Manager to lead their home Salomon store while overseeing up to 4–5 additional Salomon stores in our L.A. epicenter. 

As Area Manager, you’ll bring the Salomon brand to life across multiple locations through exceptional customer experience, operational excellence, and community engagement. 

This role is ideal for a dynamic leader who thrives in fast-paced environments, knows how to balance big-picture strategy with hands-on support, and is excited to build and mentor high-performing teams that deliver lasting brand impact.  

The Area Manager provides the highest level of customer experience and delivers the brand vision, mentoring Store Managers and their teams in both personal and career development. 

WHAT MAKES THIS A GREAT PLACE TO WORK & PLAY: 

• Community Engagement: Opportunities to engage in the community and with industry partners.  

• Vibrant Work Environment: Be part of a dynamic team surrounded by the latest in outdoor gear and fashion.  

• Career Growth: Access to professional development and growth opportunities within the company.  

• Exclusive Events: Attend exclusive brand events and product launches.  

• Passion for the Outdoors: Work with a team that shares your passion for the outdoors and adventure.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily: 

Leadership 

• Motivate and inspire their multi-store team and Store Managers through a clear, authentic brand vision 

• Manage their home store’s people, operations, finance, and customer records to deliver consistently high-performing results and oversee reporting Store Manager’s scorecards 

• Create development plans for high-potential talent and performance improvement plans where needed 

• Act as a change leader, ensuring new initiatives, standards, and brand strategies are embraced and executed across all stores 

• Works closely with VP Retail and cross-functional business partners to advance retail strategic goals and objectives 

Customer Experience 

• Ensure all stores deliver the highest level of customer service, whether in self-service or full-service settings. 

• Be a visible leader in their home store and on visits to other stores, modeling approachable, knowledgeable, and service-driven behaviors 

• Cultivate a culture of approachability, helpfulness, and brand knowledge across all customer interactions 

Operations 

• Partner with the Vice President, Retail– North America to deliver operational best practices 

• Oversee safety and compliance with all health standards 

• Create effective schedules that support peak times and promotional events 

• Ensure company policies and visual standards are understood and adopted across the New York epicenter and best practices are identified, shared, and consistently executed across all New York stores 

Sales and Finance 

• Own the P&L for all assigned stores, achieving sales and KPI targets 

• Monitor sales trends and performance data to inform strategy and decision-making on promotions, pricing, and allocations 

• Manage labor productivity and payroll at their home store and oversee staffing efficiency across the district 

• Collaborate with Store Managers on annual calendars, promotions, and product focus 

• Provide regular performance reports and ad-hoc business analysis to the Home Office, offering insights and recommendations to improve results 

Recruitment, Training, and Development 

• Recruit and onboard Store Managers, Assistant Store Managers, and other key roles as needed 

• Deliver onboarding and ongoing product and service training, tailored for the unique store experiences 

• Mentor Store Managers to build strong in-store teams and identify future leaders 

• Foster knowledge sharing and collaboration between store teams 

Qualifications

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• 8+ years of progressive retail management experience, including experience as a Store Manager; multi-store oversight strongly preferred. 

• Proven success in managing both store-level operations and multi-store business performance. 

• Strong financial and analytical skills, with demonstrated P&L ownership. 

• Excellent organizational and communication skills; ability to balance hands-on leadership in-store with broader area responsibilities. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and retail systems; experience with tools like Power BI a plus. 

• Enthusiasm for outdoor, active, and lifestyle products. 

• Adaptability to blended service models and dynamic retail environments. 

Additional Information

AVAILABILITY EXPECTATIONS 

General Availability:  

• Employees must be adaptable to the business's evolving needs. The Area Manager, in collaboration with the Vice President, Retail – North America, will determine availability requirements. This schedule may include various shifts such as mornings, evenings, and weekends. 

Peak Period Availability: 

• Black Friday: All employees are expected to be available to work on Black Friday (the day after US Thanksgiving). 

• Holiday Season: Availability is required from the second week of December until the end of the holiday season. The exact end date will be determined annually, based in part on the period during which guests can return holiday merchandise. 

Role Accountability: Fully accountable for North Beverly Store Manager responsibilities as well as Area Manager oversight, with potential to perform other duties as needed 

Hours: Full Time 40 hours per week  

Travel: Up to 50% 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS & WORKING ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel, talk and hear.  The employee is frequently required to sit, stand and walk. The employee must occasionally kneel, stoop, crouch, twist and lift to 30 pounds, with or without accommodations.   

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can involve exposure to varying noise levels, ranging from moderate to loud, as well as flashes of light.