Fun, Energetic, Athletic Manager

Oakbrook Center

THE MISSION OF A MANAGER (the Role):

lululemon athletica is seeking an outstanding and inspiring leader to act as full time Manager for our Oakbrook Center store in Oakbrook, Illinois.

Under the supervision and direction of the Retail Store Manager, the Manager is a leader on the retail floor.  The successful candidate is responsible for certain aspects of the Manager ‘80/20 Checklist,’ as delegated by the Store Manager.  The key objective of this checklist is so the store consistently produces a ‘Wow! It’s You!’ guest experience. The successful candidate will also encourage and energize staff, and assist in evolving in-store functions and flow. When the Store Manager is absent, the Manager is accountable for all store operation functions.

A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A MANAGER (the Tasks):

·         Passionately leads and educates on the retail floor, for a minimum of 32 hours per week.

·         Is an advocate for lululemon athletica’s values.

·         Oversees the execution of certain deliverables on the Manager ‘80/20 Checklist,’ as delegated by the Store Manager.  For example, Inventory, Product or Community Education.

·         Represents her/his store at all required meetings and conferences, as directed by the Store Manager.

·         Performs/completes other additional projects, duties, and assignments as required and/or by request, under the direction of the Store Manager.

·         Educates guests on lululemon products, community, and culture.

·         Acts as a coach to Educators & Key Leaders, and plays a hands-on roll in their development.

·         Unpack boxes for inventory as required. Boxes can weigh 10 - 30 lbs.

MANAGER ‘MUST HAVES’ (Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications):

·         Passion, knowledge and involvement in yoga, and/or other fitness, health or sports activities required. As part of the Leadership Team, you are expected to be enrolled in and participating in weekly fitness activities in-and-out of the store with the store team.

·         Extraordinary proven leadership capabilities.

·         Strong sense of personal style and athletically-minded.

·         Takes full responsibility and accountability for their work lives and its results.

·         Excellent team player and has the ability to work independently.

·         Open to giving & receiving feedback.

·         One year of exceptional performance educating on the retail floor is preferred.

·         Completion of some secondary education is an asset.

·         Excellent decision-making and problem resolution skills.

·         Extraordinary guest interaction, organizational and time management skills.

·         Ability to handle multiple tasks in a changing environment.

·         Excellent interpersonal and communication skills – verbal and written.

·         Working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

A MANAGER’S WORK WEEK (the Hours):

The Manager works 40 hours per workweek (5 days).  This consists of a minimum of

24 hours per week managing/educating on the retail floor; at least one day is a weekend day/night.

SELF DEVELOPMENT/LEARNING (the Growth):

·         The Manager is fully enrolled and is an advocate of the lululemon culture and the tools available for personal growth and development, such as the lululemon library, Brian Tracy CD’s, Landmark Forum and goal coaching.  You understand these tools and work to enroll the rest of the team in utilizing them.

·         The Manager proactively acquires knowledge/education regarding the company’s general information, news bulletins, store policy, processes, quality control, new garments/styles, customer feedback/experiences, and staff information/communication by consistently reviewing the lululemon communication tools.

To apply for this position:

If you are seeking a position in a company which fosters and supports health and fitness, personal development, growth, change, responsibility and overall success please submit your resume and cover letter directly to this posting.

NOTE: Only those applicants under consideration will be contacted. Please accept our utmost appreciation for your interest.