lululemon

who we are

lululemon is an innovative performance apparel company for yoga, running, training, and other athletic pursuits. Setting the bar in technical fabrics and functional design, we create transformational products and experiences that support people in moving, growing, connecting, and being well. We owe our success to our innovative product, emphasis on stores, commitment to our people, and the incredible connections we make in every community we're in. As a company, we focus on creating positive change to build a healthier, thriving future. In particular, that includes creating an equitable, inclusive and growth-focused environment for our people.

position

Regional Manager – Guangdong

reports to

Area Director – South & East China

location

Guangzhou, Guangdong, China

about this role

The Regional Manager is an inspiring leader who supports the stores through building brand awareness; driving strategic product sell-through; delivering business results; and hiring, coaching, and developing strong Store Managers. The Regional Managers ensure that the store principles and lululemon culture and core values are followed and that each store provides exceptional guest experience through technical product education and authentic connection. The Regional Managers are accountable for all aspects of regional performance.

core responsibilities

Leadership and People Management

1. Create and foster a respectful and inclusive team environment and culture by welcoming and celebrating differences to ensure a positive and engaging experience for team members and guests.
2. Build a strong and diverse team that includes team members with various experiences, backgrounds, and skillsets to drive store performance.
3. Manage and grow dispersed Store Managers through regular check-in conversations, ongoing performance documentation, the annual evaluation process, and business goal setting.
4. Support learning and development consistently and equitably by providing feedback, coaching, mentoring, and career path guidance.
5. Enable Store Managers to drive store operations in line with local and global priorities by providing them with the information, tools, resources, and support they need.
6. Lead and coach stores in assigned region on lululemon's Core Values and Store Principles.
7. Lead talent planning/pipeline needs and recruitment strategy for stores in assigned region.
8. Develop or support a strategy for stores in assigned region to close identified performance gaps.
9. Hold Store Managers accountable for managing and developing their in-store teams.

Working with Others

1. Establish supportive and productive relationships with all team members, focusing on personal and professional development.
2. Collaborate with Store Managers and their teams to support operations and ensure stores align with company-wide operational priorities through regular communication and store visits.
3. Collaborate with regional and cross-functional partners to accomplish projects and initiatives (e.g., real estate plans, new store openings, policy or process updates).

Business Strategy and Operations

1. Drive strategies for stores in assigned region, understanding and incorporating the nuances of the region, through periodic review and planning processes (e.g., quarterly business review; plans for things like community, recruiting, and people development; quarterly sales planning).
2. Monitor key store financial metrics for region to evaluate and report on store performance against objectives.
3. Ensure financial goals are met by recognizing shortfalls and growth opportunities based on key store financial metrics and creating or implementing solutions.

qualifications

Eligibility

• Must be legally authorized to work in the country in which the store is located

• Must have proof of the Right to Work and evidence relating to associated local legislative requirements

Availability

• Willing to work a flexible schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays

Other Willingness Requirements

• Willing to work as part of a team and also complete work independently or alone

• Willing to move through a store to help team members support guests

• Willing to travel to retail locations to accomplish work, as needed and as requested

• Willing to be stationary (e.g., at a desk/computer) for more than an hour at a time

Experience

• 5 years of work experience in leadership role

must haves

·       Acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for your life.

·       Possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously innovate to achieve great results.

·       Communicate with honesty and kindness and create the space for others to do the same.

·       Lead with courage, knowing the possibility of greatness is bigger than the fear of failure.

·       Foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.

·       Integrate fun and joy as a way of being and working, aka doesn’t take yourself too seriously.

additional notes

Authorization to work in China is required for this role.

compensation and benefits package

lululemon’s compensation offerings are grounded in a pay-for-performance philosophy that recognizes exceptional individual and team performance. As part of our total rewards offering, you will receive competitive base pay and permanent employees in this position may be eligible for our annual bonus program and equity offerings, subject to program eligibility requirements.  

At lululemon, investing in our people is a top priority. We believe that when life works, work works. We strive to be the place where inclusive leaders come to develop and enable all to be well. Recognizing our teams for their performance and dedication, other components of our total rewards offerings include support of career development, wellbeing, and personal growth:

• Supplement health and dental benefits, and mental health plans
• Paid time off
• Savings plan matching - Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Generous employee discount
• Extensive catalog of development course offerings

Note: The incentive programs, benefits, and perks have certain eligibility requirements. The Company reserves the right to alter these incentive programs, benefits, and perks in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.

workplace arrangement

In Person

In-person collaboration and office-based work is necessary and important for this role. Work is performed onsite, 5 days a week, depending on role requirements.

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