About the Role:

We are looking for a Footwear Developer with deep, hands-on expertise in technical footwear development and a performance footwear materials background to join out team.  In this role, you will focus on product development, and maintain an elevated understanding of materials development for footwear; including uppers, linings, membranes, trims, and reinforcements, and how they integrate with lasts, constructions, and bottom units to achieve price and performance for each model.  Most importantly, you know how to keep things moving—ensuring every decision pushes the product, the process, and the team forward.  

The Footwear Developer should bring confidence when presenting solutions, curiosity when exploring new technologies, and be collaborative when working across internal teams and external partners.  The developer will own the work end-to-end, from concept through commercialization, partnering closely with design, engineering, sourcing, and vendor partners to deliver full spectrum of footwear built for hunting, fishing, and rugged outdoor environments. 

This role is located in Bozeman, Montana with the possiblility of a hybrid work arrangement. Relocation may be available for this role.

Responsibilities:

• Guide footwear project development from concept through commercialization, ensuring performance, fit, durability, and manufacturability

• Ability to analyze design tech packs and prepare for factory deliverables

• Create, manage and maintain footwear BOM database for accurate and up to date product material accuracy

• Track and guide prototypes and samples, driving solutions to material related challenges

• Drive footwear-specific materials development across uppers, linings, membranes, trims, and components, including seasonal material direction and palettes

• Work together with Design, Engineering, and Product Marketing to specify materials and components to meet performance, cost, margin, and sustainability targets

• Own footwear costing in partnership with sourcing and production manager, including cost modeling, negotiations, and margin trade-offs

• Manage vendor relationships across materials suppliers and factories; evaluate, onboard, and optimize the supply base

• Partner with planning and supply chain to ensure material readiness, capacity alignment, and on-time delivery

• Work in cooperation with Footwear Development Lead and Gore Engineers for testing of waterproof and weather-protective systems (e.g., GORE-TEX, membranes, seam sealing, coatings)

• Interpret lab and field-testing results and translate insights into material and construction decisions

• Manage timelines, risks, and cross-functional communication to deliver projects on schedule

• Ability to work independently and provide guidance to team through explanation of facts and timelines

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Product Development, Materials, Engineering, Chemistry, or related field OR an additional 3 years of experience in footwear and/or materials development

• Minimum 5 years of experience in footwear and/or materials development

• Strong understanding of footwear manufacturing, material processes, and waterproof constructions

• Proven experience in materials costing, vendor management, and supply planning

• Strong project management, problem-solving, and cross-functional leadership skills

• Comfortable working directly with overseas suppliers and factories

• Passion for outdoor, hunting, and fishing footwear performance

• Willingness to travel up to 15%

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience working with GORE-TEX or similar waterproof/breathable systems

• Experience working in Centric or similar product management software in daily operations

What We Offer:

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws. Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

About The Role

The Retail Channel Sales Leader will own and evolve the brand’s owned-retail channel, positioning physical retail as a critical growth engine and a cornerstone of a seamless omnichannel brand experience. This role is responsible for driving sales, productivity, and profitability while delivering exceptional, consumer-first retail experiences that reflect the brand’s values and deepen emotional connection with customers.Working in close partnership with DTC e-commerce, merchandising, marketing, and operations teams, this leader will align physical retail and digital touchpoints to create a cohesive journey across channels. They will leverage data and insights to optimize assortment, inventory flow, and product turns—always through the lens of best serving the consumer—while ensuring stores function as cultural destinations within their local communities.This role blends strategic leadership with operational excellence, owning P&L performance, leading retail expansion and innovation, and building high-performing teams that consistently deliver outstanding results and brand experiences.This position will be located at our facility in Bozeman, Montana, with the possibility of a hybrid work arrangement. Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Responsibilities

• Own and shape the brand’s owned-retail strategy in close partnership with DTC e-commerce and executive leadership to deliver a seamless, omnichannel brand experience.

• Drive sales growth, productivity, and profitability across the retail channel with full P&L accountability, including traffic, conversion, AOV, and product turns.

• Create consumer-first retail experiences that serve as cultural destinations, leveraging assortment strategy, community engagement, events, and localized storytelling.

• Lead the end-to-end customer journey across physical retail, ensuring store design, visual merchandising, service standards, and digital touchpoints are integrated and brand-consistent.

• Align retail and DTC e-commerce teams to optimize the omnichannel consumer journey, including buy-online-pick-up, ship-from-store, returns, and shared customer insights.

• Optimize retail productivity and inventory turns through data-driven assortment planning, in-season management, and inventory flow—always through the lens of best serving the consumer.

• Oversee retail operations at scale, ensuring excellence in inventory management, staffing models, expense control, and day-to-day execution.

• Lead store expansion and evolution, including site selection, lease negotiation, new store openings, and ongoing format innovation aligned with consumer behavior and market opportunity.

• Leverage analytics and insights to inform decisions across merchandising, inventory, marketing, and staffing, and clearly communicate insights to cross-functional partners.

• Build, inspire, and develop high-performing retail leadership teams and store managers who deliver strong results and exceptional customer experiences.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; degree in business, management, marketing, or a related field preferred.

• A minimum of 10 years of progressive leadership experience in multi-unit owned retail, including retail operations and/or channel leadership roles.

• Proven experience leading retail within a premium consumer brand environment, ideally $100M+ in annual revenue.

• Demonstrated ability to deliver sales growth, improve retail productivity, and exceed P&L targets while maintaining a premium brand experience.

• Strong understanding of omnichannel retail, including close partnership with DTC e-commerce to deliver a seamless consumer journey.

• Expertise in retail analytics and KPIs, including productivity metrics, inventory turns, sell-through, and conversion, with the ability to translate insights into action.

• Experience expanding and scaling an owned retail channel, including site selection, store design, hiring, and successful store openings.

• Deep knowledge of optimizing the brick-and-mortar customer journey across merchandising, visual presentation, community engagement, and store team training.

• Highly collaborative leader with a track record of influencing cross-functional partners and coaching teams through growth and change.

• Willingness to travel 50%+ nationally for store openings, visits, events, training, and market scouting.

This position offers a hybrid work arrangement in the country from which the Associate is employed. Eligibility is dependent on the responsibilities of the role and business needs, and the Associate must agree to comply with Gore’s work arrangement policies.

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws. Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

About The Role

We are looking for a Retail Store Manager to join our team in Atlanta, Georgia. In this role, you will lead the daily operations of our retail store while building and developing a high-performing team that delivers an exceptional customer experience. You will drive store performance through strong leadership, operational excellence, and a customer-first mindset. This role offers the opportunity to shape the in-store brand experience while building meaningful relationships within the local community. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and is passionate about outdoor culture and premium retail experiences.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & Accountability: Lead and inspire the store team while upholding brand standards and driving store performance goals.

• Sales & Profitability: Drive store sales and profitability by monitoring performance metrics and managing operating and payroll expenses.

• Customer Experience: Deliver exceptional in-store service through strong product knowledge, customer engagement, and adherence to visual merchandising standards.

• Team Development: Recruit, hire, onboard, and develop a team of knowledgeable brand advocates who represent the SITKA® brand.

• Coaching & Performance Management: Provide regular coaching, feedback, and performance management to support individual and team growth.

• Community Engagement: Support store events and develop relationships within the local community to increase brand awareness and store traffic.

• Operational Excellence: Ensure operational standards are met including inventory accuracy, store organization, and compliance with company policies.

• Scheduling & Workforce Planning: Create and manage staff schedules aligned with store traffic patterns and payroll plans.

• Business Planning: Analyze business results and collaborate with leadership to implement strategies that improve store performance.

• Safety & Asset Protection: Maintain a safe and secure store environment while protecting company assets and ensuring compliance with safety procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in a fast-paced retail environment

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a specialty retail environment, preferably within outdoor apparel or lifestyle brands

• Demonstrated success achieving sales and profit results through team leadership

• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and lead high-performing teams

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver authentic customer service and resolve customer concerns

• Experience planning and executing store events or community engagement activities

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Availability to work mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays based on business needs Ability to travel up to 15%

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, retail management, or a related field

• Experience opening or launching new retail locations

• Passion for hunting, outdoor recreation, and the SITKA® brand

What We Offer

Our success is based on the capability and creativity of our Associates, and we are proud to offer a comprehensive and competitive total rewards program that supports your everyday and helps you build your tomorrow. We provide benefits that offer choice and flexibility and promote overall well-being. And in keeping with our belief that every Associate should share in the collective success of the enterprise; we provide a distinctive Associate Stock Ownership Plan in each country as well as potential opportunities for “profit-sharing”. Learn more at gore.com/careers/benefits Gore is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, status as a qualified individual with a disability, genetic information, pregnancy status, medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, status as a protected veteran, gender identity and expression, and any other characteristic protected by applicable laws and regulations. Gore is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of drug and background screening. Gore will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, e.g., arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws. Gore requires all applicants to be eligible to work within the United States. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description.

SITKA is seeking a Retail Store Sales Lead to join our team in our Atlanta, Georgia store. In this role, you will report to the Store Manager. You will provide leadership support and direction to the store team and successfully execute company strategies. You will help coach and motivate a team of brand advocates who in turn will provide a premium customer experience. You drive store profitability by upholding store operational and visual merchandising standards. You have a customer first mindset, and thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing entrepreneurial environments. This is not a remote position. This is a contract position. Located in Atlanta, GA

General Job Duties:

• Model brand service standards to help drive excellent customer experience

• Coach the store team on SITKA standard of customer service, brand identify, product, and operations

• Create and support a culture of customer engagement amongst your team

• Provide a timely response to daily, weekly, and monthly tasks assigned by Assistant Store Manager and Store Manager

• Ensure timely execution of distributed goals and tasks assigned to the sales staff

• Execute opening and closing procedures

• Become a brand expert on all things SITKA

• Assist in inventory procedures, allocation, and replenishment, third party orders, shipping, receiving, cycle counting etc.

• Work with the Visual Merchandiser to uphold merchandising standards to create an appealing in-store experience

• Maintain cleanliness of the store by executing and upholding cleaning standards

• Operate the POS to complete all sales, returns and exchange transactions effectively and accurately

• Assist with store events

Qualifications & Experience:

• Positive attitude that goes above and beyond for customers.

• 1+ years of customer service and/or retail experience preferred.

• Previous retail knowledge (POS, Inventory, customer service, and sales) preferred.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of outdoor gear preferred.

• Must love outdoors, hunting knowledge preferred.

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for the duration of the shift.

• Move and process shipments.

• Ability to lift 45 lbs.

• Operate general office equipment (phones, computers etc.)

Benefits:

• Employee discount!

• Working with a passionate crew of outdoors enthusiasts

About the Role: We are looking for a Retail Store Inventory and Logistics Lead to join our team for the opening of our Columbus, OH store. You will be responsible for inventory management including purchasing, receiving, stock room and floor replenishment, inventory KPI reporting, and back of house organization and cleanliness. You will provide customers with a premium experience through inventory availability. You value the process, organization, and making data driven decisions. In this role, you will report to the Store Manager. Located in Columbus, OH

General Job Duties:

• Report to Store Manager

• Build replenishment and floor set purchase orders

• Manage shipments from PO to receipt to stock

• Receive inventory and prepare for back stock and floor replenishment

• Use key inventory metrics to advocate for assortment adjustments

• Report out inventory KPIs

• Keep a clean and organized stock room that allows for efficient replenishment

• Assist with store events

• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• At least 1 year of retail inventory management experience preferred

• At least 1 year of back of house experience preferred

• Experience as store key holder preferred

• Proven ability to use data to drive purchasing decisions

• Experience in Microsoft Excel and Power BI preferred

• Must be organized and clean

• Ability to effectively and accurately complete POS transactions

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for the duration of the shift

• Move and process shipments

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

• Operate general office equipment (phones, computers etc.)

Benefits:

• Employee discount!

• Working with a passionate crew of outdoors enthusiasts

About the Role: Sitka is looking for a part-time Retail Gear Guide to join our team for the opening of our Mall of America store. You will provide customers with a premium experience and excellent customer service in an engaging and authentic way. You value the opportunity to help customers find the gear that supports their pursuit. In this role, you will report to the Store Manager.

This is not a remote position. This is a contract position located in Bloomington, MN

General Job Duties:

• Authentically engage with all customers to provide exceptional customer service and experience

• Become a brand expert on all things SITKA

• Actively participate in reaching sales and other KPI goals

• Assist in inventory procedures including floor replenishment, third party orders, shipping, receiving, cycle counting, etc.

• Uphold premium merchandising standards that create an exceptional customer experience

• Execute store cleaning responsibilities

• Provide an excellent checkout experience for all sales, returns and exchange transactions using POS

• Assist with store events

• Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience:

• At least 1 year of customer service and/or retail experience preferred

• Ability to effectively and accurately complete POS transactions

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

• Knowledge of outdoor gear preferred

• Excellent sales and customer service skills

• Must love outdoors, hunting knowledge preferred

• Excellent verbal communication skills

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for the duration of the shift

• Move and process shipments

• Ability to lift 45 lbs

• Operate general office equipment (phones, computers etc.)

Perks:

• Employee discount!

• Working with a passionate crew of outdoors enthusiasts

About the Role:

The objective of the Key Holder position is to provide exceptional guest experience and support their retail team in the day-to-day operations. This Key Holder will be tasked with providing an exceptional guest and cash-desk experience, supporting in merchandising, BOH management, product receiving and replenishment and overall floor recovery. They will play a key role in the store’s day-to-day operations by overseeing the team, ensuring excellent customer service, and maintaining operational standards. They will ensure that the store principles are followed, providing exceptional guest experience through quality education, relationship building and by delivering a best -in-class Sitka brand experience.

Top Traits and Values • They are passionate about people, product, hunting, and nature.

• They are accountable for their actions and take responsibility in any situation. They do not blame, deny, make excuses, or become a victim to circumstance.

• They grow through their successes and failures by being vulnerable, humble and by having a willingness to ask for help.

• They consider what their team and brand need by being open to all feedback

• They demonstrate a persistence and drive for results through consistency and stability.

Key Responsibilities

Store Operations

• Open and close the store as needed, ensuring security protocols are followed.

• Supervise the floor during shifts, managing staff to ensure smooth operations.

• Assist in cash management, including opening/closing the registers and handling any discrepancies

Guest Experience

• Lead by example in delivering excellent guest experience.

• Address and resolve guest concerns in a professional and timely manner.

• Support team members in meeting and exceeding guest expectations.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train, and motivate store associates.

• Provide feedback and guidance to staff, ensuring continuous development.

• Help to monitor attendance and manager staff performance.

Sales and Performance

• Assist in driving sales through excellent product knowledge and service.

• Support management in achieving store sales targets and key performance indicators.

• Monitor and replenish stock levels to meet customer demands.

• Assist in merchandising displays and maintaining store cleanliness.

• Oversee stock replenishment and organization.

Mandatory Skills, Education and/or Competencies

• Excellent organizational and time management skills with proven aptitude to prioritize and manage workload

• Outstanding customer service, relationship building skills

• Ability to process daily procedures

• Strong interpersonal skills: presents a positive and professional image, effectively collaborates with diverse teams, and is successful at achieving results through the effort of others.

• Exceptional communication skills