About the Role: SITKA® is actively seeking a Retail Store Manager to lead our store. You will provide leadership and direction to the store team and successfully execute company strategies. You will determine and maintain optimal staffing levels, recruit, hire, coach, and motivate a team of brand advocates who in turn will provide a "wow" factor level of customer experience. You drive store profitability by controlling expenses, protecting company assets, upholding store operational and visual merchandising standards. You have a customer first mindset, and thrive in fast-paced, ever-changing entrepreneurial environments.

This role will be located in Vernon Hills, Illinois.

Pay and Benefits:

• $125,000 - $140,000 per year

• Factors considered in extending an offer within this pay range include (but not limited to) education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

• Medical, Dental and Vision benefits effective on Day 1 of employment! We offer a comprehensive total rewards package, including competitive benefits. More details are available at

  www.gore.com/careers/benefits

Responsibilities:

• Uphold brand standards and take initiative in achieving performance goals

• Monitor and adjust store performance against retail KPIs and goals

• Ensure exceptional service, visual merchandising, and product knowledge

• Support store events and build community relationships for brand awareness

• Identify and escalate issues, partnering with cross-functional teams for solutions

• Lead hiring, onboarding, and integration of team members effectively

• Provide daily support to achieve objectives and maintain standards

• Analyze business results and collaborate on strategic plans with Retail Channel Leader

• Ensure operational standards are met to set the team up for success

Required Qualifications:

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

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a specialty retail environment, preferably in the outdoor apparel industry

• Experience planning and executing store community participation and events

• High level of ownership, accountability, initiative, and success achieving sales and profit results

• Exceptional interpersonal skills founded on authentic customer service delivery with the ability to positively and proactively handle customer concerns

• Detail-oriented and excellent organization and follow-through skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

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

• Ability to build, lead, and manage high-performing teams

• Ability to travel up to 5%

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

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 We believe in the strength of a diverse and inclusive workplace. With diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences, we uncover new possibilities and make a greater impact in the world. We are proud of Associates for building on our rich history of innovation, upholding our values and supporting an inclusive work environment where we treat each other and our external partners with fairness, dignity and respect.Gore is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all applications irrespective of 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 covered 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 U.S. Gore generally will not sponsor visas unless otherwise noted on the position description. Our Talent Acquisition Team welcomes your questions at gore.com/careers/contact

Additional Information

• Travel%: 5

• Shift: Day Job

• Schedule: Full-time

• Posting End Date: Mar 14, 2025

About Gore

For 65 years, Gore has improved lives through discovery, product innovation and rewarding careers for Associates. We push the boundaries of what's possible — not just through our products and technologies but also through individual growth and development.

About the Role: Our premier client is looking for a Retail Store Inventory and Logistics Lead to join our team for our 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 Vernon Hills, IL 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

Our premier client is looking for a Marketing/Community Coordinator to join our team for the opening of our Vernon Hills, IL. In this role, you are responsible for strategizing and executing retail marketing and visual merchandising in the store and in the community. You are adept at multitasking and comfortable as both a project manager and content strategist. Organization is one of your top priorities, especially when it comes to communication. You have an eye for design, iterate quickly, are open to feedback, and like seeing your vision come to life. You’re a bit of a data nerd who can establish metrics of success on which you base tactical social media strategies. You are energized by working with a wide range of people and are excited to collaborate with brand partners and contractors who come with differing expectations and personalities. You put a high value on a clean look and feel in the store, with close attention to detail. You are a reliable and concise communicator who can manage multiple streams of work concurrently, including helping with events and promotions. You’re passionate about the outdoors, knowledgeable about hunting, and always leave a place better than you found it.

This is not a remote position. This is a contract position. Located in Vernon Hills, IL

General Job Duties:

• Own execution of the store events also including participation in setting of strategy, scheduling, outreach, contracting, and in-store asset management

• Take brand directive from the Retail Experience Manager and execute all creative, merchandising, and marketing needs in the store

• Own the execution of visual merchandising standards by training and driving standards with the store team

• Assist with in-store promotions by providing signage, emails, paid social and any other needs to execute promotional activity

• Support showcase merchandising and storytelling installations by providing the asset selection, end-to-end work with vendors, and set-up and take-down

• Own execution of the store social media also including participation of setting strategy, execution of strategy, and monthly KPI reporting

• Act as a manager on duty for staff and customer experience

• Provide support to the sales floor team and the inventory management team to provide customers with an excellent experience

Qualifications & Experience:

• 1+ years’ experience in marketing and/or event planning

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment with a high-volume workload often requiring short turnaround times

• Passion for and understanding of hunting, the outdoors, and the culture around it

• Strong interpersonal skills and the proven ability to coordinate with internal and external partners simultaneously resulting in highly positive relationships

• Effective project management skills and experience allowing for the execution of multiple competing priorities

• Social media management experience preferred but not required

• Photography experience a plus but not required

• Experience as a retail store key holder preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Stand for the duration of the shift

• Ability to lift 50 lbs

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

Benefits:

• Employee discount!

• Working with a passionate crew of outdoors enthusiasts

With a team of passionate staffing experts, high-powered hiring tools, and a wide network of clients and positions, when businesses need talent and job seekers are searching for the perfect opportunity, they turn to Placers. With Placers, you'll never be “just another resume”. Placers values everyone. We like you the way you are. We are committed to creating an environment where anyone, from any background, can do their best work and make Placers better. From day one, we’re invested in your success and work closely with you to understand your unique goals. We are committed to being a consultant to business and a coach to the workforce by not settling for “good enough” and ensuring you are receiving Nth degree service! If you’re a job seeker, apply today, and allow us to ignite the spark between businesses and next-level talent!

Perks:

• Company culture like any other. It’s an environment in which highly motivated people thrive and where you are able to bring your unique talents and diverse perspectives to problem-solve and collectively get work done.

• Placers offers PTO, client-specific paid Holidays, a comprehensive benefits package, and weekly pay via direct deposit or Rapid PayCards for those who qualify

• Referral Program Perks! Employees who refer a candidate to Placers that fully complete 250+ hours will receive a $50 Visa Gift Card Bonus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Placers will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to individual’s race, religion, creed or color, national origin, ancestry, mental and/or physical disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected by law. Placers will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is prohibited.

Diversity and Inclusion Promise

Placers values everyone. We like the way you are. We are committed to creating an environment where anyone, from any background, can do their best work and make Placers better. At Placers, we will continue to make our workplaces trusting places to have complex and sometimes difficult, conversations about diversity and inclusion.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Temporary

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

• Evening shift

• Morning shift

Experience:

• Marketing: 3 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Vernon Hills, IL 60061: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Our premier client is looking for a Retail Gear Guide to join our team at our Vernon Hills, IL store! In this role, 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. The Retail Gear Guide will report to the Store Manager.

This is not a remote position. This is a contract position. Located in Vernon Hills, IL

Rotational Retail Hours

General Job Duties:

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

• Become a brand expert

• 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

• 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

With a team of passionate staffing experts, high-powered hiring tools, and a wide network of clients and positions, when businesses need talent and job seekers are searching for the perfect opportunity, they turn to Placers. With Placers, you'll never be “just another resume”. Placers values everyone. We like you the way you are. We are committed to creating an environment where anyone, from any background, can do their best work and make Placers better. From day one, we’re invested in your success and work closely with you to understand your unique goals. We are committed to being a consultant to business and a coach to the workforce by not settling for “good enough” and ensuring you are receiving Nth degree service! If you’re a job seeker, apply today, and allow us to ignite the spark between businesses and next-level talent!

Perks:

• Company culture like any other. It’s an environment in which highly motivated people thrive and where you are able to bring your unique talents and diverse perspectives to problem-solve and collectively get work done.

• Placers offers PTO, client-specific paid Holidays, a comprehensive benefits package, and weekly pay via direct deposit or Rapid PayCards for those who qualify

• Referral Program Perks! Employees who refer a candidate to Placers that fully complete 250+ hours will receive a $50 Visa Gift Card Bonus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Placers will recruit, hire, train and promote individuals, as well as administer any and all personnel actions, without regard to individual’s race, religion, creed or color, national origin, ancestry, mental and/or physical disability, gender, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or other characteristics protected by law. Placers will make reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals and will not tolerate any unlawful discrimination and any such conduct is prohibited.

Diversity and Inclusion Promise

Placers values everyone. We like the way you are. We are committed to creating an environment where anyone, from any background, can do their best work and make Placers better. At Placers, we will continue to make our workplaces trusting places to have complex and sometimes difficult, conversations about diversity and inclusion.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time