Associate Store Leader at on in Union City, New Jersey

Associate Store Leader

As the Associate Store Leader, you will drive operational excellence and team engagement within our retail environment to ensure every fan experiences the brand's premium identity. You will translate On's detail-oriented approach and customer-centric approach into daily practice, autonomously while championing your team's successes. Reporting to the Store Leader, you will support the retail function by optimizing store workflows and fostering a culture of high performance and service with authenticity. Your contribution ensures that our premium service standards are not only met but elevated through systemic thinking and operational ownership.

Own floor management and daily store operations with little to no guidance, ensuring a premium environment that reflects On's premium standards

Lead and coach the team on the Cloud CX philosophy, setting the benchmark for customer-centricity and service excellence in every interaction

Manage stock levels according to business forecasts and proactively communicate merchandising topics across functional teams

Analyze daily KPI's and goals to identify root causes of challenges and implement actionable behavior to enable positive change in store performance

Identify skill gaps across the Lead Store Advisor team and facilitate training sessions on business-related topics as a champion for professional development

Drive the store's vision and purpose by engaging the team and fostering a culture of trust and shared accountability

You bring 5+ years of experience in retail leadership or high-touch service environments, specifically within premium or performance-driven brands

You demonstrate advanced problem-solving skills, with the ability to ask the right questions and think systemically to solve operational hurdles

You are an expert facilitator with experience delivering technical or operational training and coaching to diverse team members

You have a high level of emotional intelligence, consistently reflecting on performance and pursuing new knowledge to stretch your professional limits

You communicate with authenticity and clarity, building strong relational intelligence to influence and partner with cross-functional stakeholders

Our Retail team is the heartbeat of On, bringing our brand and products to life for our fans across the globe. We believe in creating immersive, design-led spaces that go beyond traditional shopping to offer unforgettable experiences. As a team, we value authenticity, collaboration, and a relentless drive for excellence. We move fast, stay agile, and always put our fans at the center of everything we do, ensuring that every interaction delivers a moment of WOW.

On is a place that is centered around growth and progress. We offer an environment designed to give people the tools to develop holistically - to stay active, to learn, explore and innovate. Our distinctive approach combines a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere, with access to personal self-care for both physical and mental well-being, so each person is led by purpose. Typical cash compensation range for this position inclusive of base + bonus: $90,000 - $95,000. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate including experience, industry knowledge, qualifications, skill set, and location. Certain roles may be eligible for equity compensation in addition to cash compensation. At On we understand cash compensation is just one piece of your total rewards package. In addition to cash compensation, On offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision benefits, along with an industry leading PTO package, and competitive 401k program. Additional perks and benefits include: 15 paid US vacation days, store closure on Thanksgiving and Christmas and a plethora of product perks! On is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a work environment that is fair and inclusive, where all decisions related to recruitment, advancement, and retention are free of discrimination.