Vice President, Store Development - North America (NAM)
Full-timeJob Overview
Your opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As the Vice President, Store Development, you will be responsible for the development of all Arc’teryx North America stores within the markets of Canada and the United States. You will oversee all aspects of store development for our NAM retail locations including but not limited to store design, construction, lease administration and acquisition/assessment. You will ensure that expectations are set to ensure quality, timelines and budget, and analyze new lease commitments to confirm accuracy and competitiveness. You are accountable for expansion plans into strategic locations, current location optimization and relocations, ensuring the success of new locations and ongoing success in each region as we grow. Location scouting, real estate, lease agreement and new store opening functions will require hands on leadership as we navigate new communities within North America.
Meet your future team:
The Store Development Team collaborates with key stakeholders and strategic partners in the development of new NAM retail stores by identifying future locations, assessing the viability, developing business cases/executive summaries for proposed locations, and working with regional teams to develop a three-year market plan.
You will report to the General Manager, North America and will lead a team of real estate, construction and store design team members. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with partners in retail, finance, brand and legal.
Your opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As the Vice President, Store Development, you will be responsible for the development of all Arc’teryx North America stores within the markets of Canada and the United States. You will oversee all aspects of store development for our NAM retail locations including but not limited to store design, construction, lease administration and acquisition/assessment. You will ensure that expectations are set to ensure quality, timelines and budget, and analyze new lease commitments to confirm accuracy and competitiveness. You are accountable for expansion plans into strategic locations, current location optimization and relocations, ensuring the success of new locations and ongoing success in each region as we grow. Location scouting, real estate, lease agreement and new store opening functions will require hands on leadership as we navigate new communities within North America.
Meet your future team:
The Store Development Team collaborates with key stakeholders and strategic partners in the development of new NAM retail stores by identifying future locations, assessing the viability, developing business cases/executive summaries for proposed locations, and working with regional teams to develop a three-year market plan.
You will report to the General Manager, North America and will lead a team of real estate, construction and store design team members. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with partners in retail, finance, brand and legal.
If you were the VP, Store Development – NAM now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:
- Developing and leading a team to execute a market-driven store development strategy aligned with brand vision and growth objectives, while ensuring decisions reinforce premium brand positioning and elevated consumer experiences
- Partnering with North America Retail leadership to translate market needs and readiness into a long term- prioritization and strategy, while leading a team to successfully execute
- Creating long-term market expansion plans including new stores, relocations, and remodels, including site selection, lease negotiations, and portfolio optimization
- Working closely with merchandising, operations, and brand teams to ensure store development supports customer experience goals.
- Ensuring compliance with local regulations, permitting, and construction standards.
- Fostering a high-performance culture grounded in accountability and collaboration (aligned with the Arc’teryx Leadership Code).
- Championing sustainability and responsible construction practices across all markets.
Are you our next VP, Store Development – NAM?
- You have 15 years’ experience successfully leading store development for a rapidly growing apparel or lifestyle brand, and you understand the retail landscape, including the latest trends and innovations, and the omni-channel consumer experience
- You bring an unparalleled expertise of North American commercial real estate, and keenly understand the nuances, opportunities and barriers to entry in each major market
- You have strong relationship-building skills and demonstrated success working closely with senior executives and cross-functional partners to influence strategic agendas, prioritize ROI and operationalize key strategic initiatives
- You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions through your growth mindset
- You seek the best (not necessarily the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
- You inspire breakthrough thinking and strive for continuous improvement
- You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
- You have experience leading large transformational projects
- You have well-developed critical thinking skills and business curiosity, analytical and creative problem-solving skills and strong ability to work with complex data to drive insights and decisions
- You are a proven team builder who can attract, develop and retain top talent
- Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it
Compensation:
Most new team members join between the start and midpoint of the range, where you can contribute right away while continuing to grow your craft, your collaborations, and your impact at Arc’teryx. This range reflects market alignment and the scope of the role. Individual pay is determined by your skills, experience, and level of responsibility.
We’re committed to fair, equitable, and competitive pay, reviewed regularly to ensure internal alignment and market relevance. Transparency is part of how we follow through on our commitments and how we honour the value you bring to our team.
In addition to base pay, Arc’teryx supports people through benefits designed to sustain both work and life:
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Health & wellbeing - Extended health, dental, and vision coverage, including mental health support, fertility benefits, gender-affirming care and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Financial wellbeing - RRSP matching and eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan and access to Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP) where applicable.
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Time & Flexibility - Paid time off, wellness time, and No Wasted Day program (dedicated paid days to get outside & explore).
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Family support - Parental leave top-up and a nesting period for new parents.
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Growth, community & gear - Professional development opportunities, Arc'teryx Academies (outdoor skill-building events), Employee Belonging Councils, and access to employee discounts and Pro Deals (exclusive discounted pricing on gear).
*Eligibility for certain programs may vary by role.