VP, Retail
At WHOOP, we're on a mission to unlock human performance. WHOOP empowers users to perform at a higher level through a deeper understanding of their bodies and daily lives.
WHOOP will be expanding its reach into retail and in person experiences in cities across the globe. This presents a massive opportunity for the business to bring the WHOOP Member experience to life in a new and innovative way for current and future members. As the VP, Retail at WHOOP, working closely with the Chief Marketing Officer and VP Apparel you will develop a world class Retail Experience for WHOOP Members and prospective customers alike.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and scale a world class retail experience, including design, planning, scaling, and execution at locations in Boston and eventually other cities across the globe.
- In close partnership with the CMO, develop a strong point of view on retail strategy (brick and mortar, eCommerce, retail concepts, etc) while also maintaining a “roll up the sleeves” attitude and approach to the role
- Oversee retail operations including headcount planning and people management in partnership with the WHOOP Talent team
- Partner with Legal and Finance for lease/contract negotiations
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 10+ years of multi-store experience in the Retail industry
- A track record of successfully scaling retail operations across 10+ locations, leading the opening of multiple stores across, at minimum, the US.
- Robust experience and generalist capabilities leading people, operations, visual merchandising, store marketing and events, inventory management.
- Passion for the WHOOP brand and opportunity to perpetually elevate the Member Experience
- Experience scaling Retail experiences internationally a plus
This role is based in our WHOOP HQ located in Boston, MA. The successful candidate must be prepared to relocate if necessary to work out of the Boston, MA office.
WHOOP is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-verify to determine employment eligibility.