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This role leads a store generating $10M+ in annual sales and acts as the key connection between store leadership teams and the Corporate Retail organization.\nThe GM is responsible for creating a high-performing, customer-focused culture while ensuring execution across all aspects of the business, including sales growth, talent development, operational efficiency, merchandising standards, and inventory management. The ideal candidate is an inspiring leader who thrives in a fast-paced retail environment and is passionate about building strong teams and delivering exceptional brand experiences.\nYou'll Make a Difference By\nBusiness Leadership & Store Performance\nLeading overall store performance, driving sales, profitability, and operational excellence\nEstablishing clear goals, performance expectations, and accountability across all departments\nAnalyzing business trends, KPIs, and retail performance metrics to identify opportunities and improve results\nChampioning sales-driving initiatives, incentive programs, and customer engagement strategies\nPartnering with Corporate Buying and Retail Leadership teams to align assortments and inventory with local customer needs\nSupporting and participating in community outreach, local partnerships, and store events that elevate the Ariat brand\nCustomer Experience & Brand Standards\nFostering a customer-first culture focused on delivering exceptional service and memorable shopping experiences\nEnsuring customer concerns and escalations are resolved quickly and professionally\nMaintaining best-in-class visual merchandising, presentation, and in-store brand standards\nEnsuring the sales floor is fully staffed, organized, and operationally ready to support business needs\nTeam Leadership & Talent Development\nRecruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing leadership teams and associates \nProviding coaching, feedback, and ongoing development opportunities to Department Managers and store teams\nConducting regular performance conversations, quarterly check-ins, and annual evaluations\nBuilding a positive, inclusive, and collaborative work environment that promotes engagement and accountability\nEnsuring staffing levels align with business needs and peak selling periods\nOperations & Inventory Management\nOverseeing all day-to-day store operations, including payroll, scheduling, reporting, inventory accuracy, and compliance\nEnsuring timely completion of operational tasks, reporting requirements, and expense management\nPartnering with Corporate Retail teams to resolve operational, inventory, maintenance, and personnel issues \nManaging physical inventory processes, cycle counts, transfers, damages, and stock movement activities\nMaintaining compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards\nFacilities & Vendor Partnership\nServing as the primary contact for landlord and facility-related matters\nPartnering with vendors and internal teams to address maintenance, repair, and operational needs\nEnsuring the store environment remains safe, functional, and brand appropriate\nAssisting with other responsibilities based on business needs.\nAbout You\n5+ years of retail management experience leading high-volume, multi-department retail operations\nExperience in apparel, footwear, lifestyle, or specialty retail environments preferred\nProven ability to lead, motivate, and develop large teams\nStrong business acumen with experience managing sales performance, payroll, inventory, and operational KPIs\nExcellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills\nAbility to prioritize and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic retail environment\nProficiency with retail POS systems, inventory systems, and Microsoft Office applications\nHigh school diploma or equivalent required; college degree preferred\nValid driver’s license required\nSchedule & Travel Requirements\nFull-time availability required, including evenings, weekends, holidays, and peak retail periods\nOccasional travel for meetings, training, events, or store support may be require\nPhysical Requirements\nAbility to stand and walk for extended periods\nAbility to regularly bend, reach, and move throughout the store environment\nAbility to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds\nAbility to maintain visual attention to detail in a retail environment\nReporting Structure\nDirect Reports: Department Managers\nIndirect Reports: Team Leads, Sales Associates, Stockroom Associates\nAbout Ariat\nAriat is an innovative, outdoor global brand with roots in equestrian performance. We develop high-quality footwear and apparel for people who ride, work, and play outdoors, and care about performance, quality, comfort, and style.\nThe hourly range for this position is $70,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year.\nThe salary is determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data for geographic locations. Ariat in good faith believes that this posted compensation range is accurate for this role at this location at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.\nAriat’s holistic benefits package for full-time team members includes (but is not limited to):\nMedical, dental, vision, and life insurance options\nExpanded wellness and mental health benefits\nPaid time off (PTO) and paid holidays\n401(k) with company match\nBonus incentive plans\nTeam member discount on Ariat merchandise\n\nNote: Availability of benefits may be subject to location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements. Ariat reserves the right to alter these benefits in whole or in part at any time without advance notice.\nAriat will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws. Ariat is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetics or any other basis protected under federal, state, or local law. Ariat is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, email .\nPlease see our Employment Candidate Privacy Policy at www.ariat.com/careers to learn more about how we collect, use, retain and disclose Personal Information.\nPlease note that Ariat does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Agreement, Ariat will not consider or agree to payment of any referral compensation or recruiter/agency placement fee. In the event a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed Agreement, Ariat explicitly reserves the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency. 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