Store Manager, Saucony

New Store Opening. Store Manager – Saucony Le Marais, Paris

About Saucony

Founded in 1898, Saucony is one of the world's most respected running brands. Built on a legacy of performance and innovation, we design award-winning running shoes and lifestyle products that inspire movement and self-expression.

Our mission is simple: to empower the human spirit through running. Every day we strive to live our purpose — Run as One— by building inclusive communities and creating meaningful connections between people, product and place.

About the Store

Our Le Marais store will be the first Saucony full-price location in France — a physical embodiment of our community.

It's where our brand comes to life: a hub where runners, creatives and locals come together to connect, learn and move.

A place where conversation, collaboration and connection drive everything we do.

The Role

As Store Manager – Saucony Le Marais, you'll be the heartbeat of our Paris flagship.

You'll lead the launch and daily operation of the store, driving commercial success while creating a guest experience that reflects Saucony's community values.

You will:

• Recruit, coach and develop a passionate team of runners, conversationalists, community builders and "move makers".
• Deliver exceptional service and store presentation standards that inspire trust, belonging and repeat visits.
• Act as the local brand ambassador — building partnerships with clubs, studios and creators to root Saucony in the Paris running community.
• Drive the business through smart, data-driven decision-making and an entrepreneurial mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

People

• Recruit, train and lead a high-performing team who embody Saucony's values: authenticity, balance and community.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative culture where everyone feels valued and empowered.
• Conduct regular coaching, performance reviews and development conversations.
• Develop a strong internal "bench" of future leaders — creating pathways for team members to progress into Assistant Manager, Store Manager or Head Office roles across Retail Ops, VM, Community Marketing and Planning.
• Identify individual strengths and aspirations, tailoring development plans that blend on-the-floor learning, project ownership and cross-functional exposure.
• Partner with the Retail Director and Retail Operations Manager to create structured learning opportunities that prepare the team for their next step, ensuring Saucony Paris becomes a recognised talent pipeline for the brand.
• Create a sense of pride and ownership among the team by encouraging them to live the brand — in and out of the store.

Guest Experience

• Deliver an exceptional, hospitality-driven retail experience that connects product, story and emotion.
• Lead by example in building authentic connections with guests — listening, advising and inspiring confidence in every conversation.
• Ensure the store environment (sound, scent, visuals and layout) delivers a sensory experience worthy of a premium brand.
• Uphold operational excellence to ensure every guest interaction is seamless.

Community

• Build genuine relationships with local run clubs, studios and community groups to bring Saucony's "Run as One" ethos to life.
• Plan and host weekly run clubs, workshops and activations that drive traffic, engagement and loyalty.
• Partner with the Community Marketing Rep' to deliver locally relevant events and campaigns that tell authentic Parisian stories.

Commercial

• Own the store's sales, profit and KPI performance — including traffic, conversion, ATV and UPT.
• Manage payroll and rota efficiency to deliver strong WTS (wages-to-sales) ratios.
• Work closely with the EMEA Retail Team, Merchandising and Planning on assortment, stock levels and visual execution.
• Analyse business results weekly and implement strategies to exceed targets.

Operations

• Ensure compliance with company policies, brand standards and French retail legislation.
• Maintain exceptional standards in VM, health & safety and operational execution.
• Support the successful launch of new product drops, seasonal floor sets and local campaigns.

Who You Are:

• An experienced store leader with proven success in launching or running high-profile retail locations in lifestyle, fashion or performance sportswear.
• Fluent in French and English (spoken and written).
• Entrepreneurial, commercially minded and results-driven.
• A natural people-person who thrives on connection, storytelling and coaching others.
• Passionate about running and living an active lifestyle.
• Confident using data and systems to inform decisions and drive performance.
• A developer of people: you find energy in spotting potential, unlocking confidence and guiding your team toward the next step in their career — whether that's within store leadership, community marketing, VM or the wider HQ network.

What You'll Bring:

• A love for people and for creating meaningful experiences.
• A desire to be part of a brand that's growing fast and doing good.
• The courage to experiment, the humility to learn, and the drive to lead by example.