Area Lead

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

What to expect

We want to set everyone up for success, so here’s the lowdown on how we hire. Our process is a two-way street – bringing you into our culture, while helping us learn how you think.

Our full process can last about eight weeks from application to offer, because we care about getting it right. These steps explain how we usually do things.

Before you get started, feel free to consider if you want to work with us. Strange question? Well, we give people a lot of space to navigate their day-to-day and that style isn't for everyone. We want you to be passionate about what you do and be sure this is the right fit. Because when skills and passion combine – it creates that 'Wow' moment.

• Step One

  It starts with you...

  You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role. We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.

• Step Two

  Interview with a recruiter

  What ignites your spirit? This is where we’ll start getting to know all about you and what makes you tick – and it’s your first chance to get a feel for our culture. Chatting with a member of our talent team, you’ll learn more about On and how we work. We’ll learn about what motivates you and what you could bring to the team.

• Step Three

  Interview with a hiring manager

  Ready to dig into the details? This second interview will be held with your future manager and will focus on the specifics of the job. Together you’ll delve into your unique skills and experiences and how they could be relevant at On. It's also a time to assess how you might feel working side-by-side. Bring any questions you have about the job, the team or anything else you might like to know – this is an open forum.

• Step Four

  The Case Study

  What's your style? This task will help us understand how you think, face a challenge and give insight into your novel ideas. Designed to give everyone their best shot, your case study is based on something you might typically experience on the job. This is your chance to show us what you’ve got. So express yourself. Be you.

• Step Five

  The Experience Day

  Your first taste of the Oniverse. This is a time to meet some of the people you'll be working closest with. In person or virtually, you'll get a feel for the day-to-day at On and the people who make it happen. You'll chat with a few potential teammates - the conversations will be as equally driven by the role and your experience as by our values. We believe how you do things is just as important as what you do.

• Step Six

  The Result

  Are we a good fit? We’ll get together internally to share our feedback and decide if we’re a match. We know that job searching is a big time investment, so it’s not a decision we take lightly. It’s also time for you to reflect on the experience – are we the right place for you? No matter the outcome, we’ll give you meaningful feedback.

Step One:

It starts with you...

You'll start by submitting your application to a specific role.

We try to keep this step as simple as possible. We do get a lot of applications, but we review them all. We ask that you allow around 14 days for us to come back to you with a response. If you are a good fit to the role, someone will follow up with you within that window. If you didn't receive a reply, or were unsuccessful this time around, we encourage you to look for other possible matches at On.