On - 257488 – Area Lead - Shanghai

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Retail (office team)

In short

The Area Lead is responsible for supporting multiple retail cluster Leaders and store leads across the east and north areas of Mainland China in driving the retail business and people strategy to deliver premium consumer experience in the region. Through authentic connection, you will be the one to provide strategic direction, support building brand awareness and drive business growth and profitability in alignment with On’s mission to ignite the human spirit through movement. Through your strong inspirational leadership and guidance of Store Leaders, you foster a high-performance culture and promote employee engagement while developing a strong pipeline of talent to fuel our growth.

Your team:
In this role you will collaborate with Cluster Leads and Store Leads to drive operational excellence and implement process improvements. You will foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and team member growth. You will collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to identify business opportunities, develop community relationships, and drive revenue growth.

Your mission

You will develop and own responsibility for the business & people strategies for your region, in steady state and 1 year out.
Set performance targets and key performance indicators (KPIs) for each location and monitor progress towards goals.
Oversee the day-to-day operations of multiple locations within the region, ensuring compliance with company standards, policies, and procedures.
Manage the regional budget, forecasting revenue, expenses, and profitability.
Analyze financial reports, identify trends, and implement strategies to maximize revenue and minimize costs in collaboration with Store Leaders.
Enable Cluster Leads and Store Leads to drive store operations in line with local and global priorities by providing them with the information, tools, resources, and support they need..
You will recruit, identify and nurture high-potential employees, preparing them for their future growth and leadership roles.
Support learning and development consistently and provide ongoing coaching, feedback, and performance evaluations to enhance individual and team performance.

Your story

3+ years experience in a similar leadership role, with at least 5 year experience in multi-retail store management
You have experience managing the regional budget, forecasting revenue, expenses, and profitability.
Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team
Knowledge of relevant industry regulations and compliance requirements
Travel Requirement: This position requires approximately 40% of travel time. The ability to travel independently and on a regular basis is essential

Meet the team

In this role you will collaborate with Cluster Leads and Store Leads to drive operational excellence and implement process improvements. You will foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages collaboration, innovation, and team member growth. You will collaborate with the sales and marketing teams to identify business opportunities, develop community relationships, and drive revenue growth.