Retail Floor Lead - Santa Barbara

Vuori•Santa Barbara, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Retail Store Floor Lead leads the retail sales team by example, builds customer connections, and communicates Vuori’s brand values through product knowledge and an optimistic outlook. The role encourages the team to uphold Vuori’s retail sales and customer experience standards. As a member of the store leadership team, the Floor Lead supervises the sales floor, takes initiative, delegates work, and serves as a go-to person. Under the direction of the Store Manager, the Floor Lead assists with leadership duties and works directly with the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager. The position focuses on creating memorable customer experiences, supporting day-to-day store operations, helping achieve sales goals, and maintaining the store. The Floor Lead leads the team when the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager is not present and supports daily maintenance, sales strategy, community engagement, and team management.

Requirements

Available mornings and/or evenings, for 8-hour shifts, 5 days per week, and at least one weekend day.
Demonstrated punctuality and attendance, adhering to scheduled shifts.
Ability to develop relationships with customers and colleagues.
Customer service expertise, including creating experiences, developing customer relationships, embracing the social aspect of sales, and handling customer concerns positively and proactively.
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to quickly learn new procedures and processes.
Strong organizational and follow-through skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
High level of ownership, accountability, and initiative.
Eagerness to develop new skills and responsiveness to feedback.
Willingness to lift and move products, equipment, and boxes weighing up to 30 lbs.
Willingness to stay active and move throughout the store during each shift.
Willingness to reach, bend, and use a step stool or ladder when needed.
Willingness to work in an environment with bright lights and music.
Willingness to work as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment.

Responsibilities

Work with the sales team to ensure each customer receives an excellent experience and make customer experience the first priority on the sales floor.
Prepare fitting rooms, find sizes, and provide customers with honest, knowledgeable feedback about merchandise style and fit.
Build customer relationships by discussing product details, new products, and replenishment, and inviting customers to upcoming events.
Stay informed about new and popular products and share product knowledge with customers and the team.
Lead day-to-day store operations when the Store Manager or Assistant Store Manager is not present.
Motivate the sales team and work toward sales goals in a team-based commission environment.
Develop product knowledge across fashion and activewear to serve as an expert for customers.
Lead the team in completing projects while keeping customer experience a priority.
Communicate inventory needs to support business goals.
Work with the Retail Store Manager on daily maintenance, sales strategy, community, and team management.
Lead daily store maintenance, including restocking products, maintaining visual merchandising, and cleaning.
Follow protocols and safety standards when opening and closing the store.
Encourage employees, under the Retail Store Manager’s guidance, to give their full effort and meet punctuality and role responsibilities.