Summary
Own end-to-end store operations and deliver sustained sales growth. Lead, coach, and scale a high-performance team while upholding Gokyo’s customer experience, visual standards, and operational discipline.
Why You're a Good Fit
- Apparel retail experience
- Sales target achievement
- People leadership
About the Role
"Role: Retail Store Manager Location: Pune, Wakad.Experience: 5–10 years in apparel retail; outdoors, athleisure, or sportswear preferred.
About Us:Gokyo Outdoor Clothing & Gear is India's Own Outdoor Clothing Brand, dedicated to providing high-quality gear for outdoor enthusiasts. Explore more about our Vision, Mission, and the adventures that inspire our products at www.gokyo.in & Join our community of adventurers on Instagram at @gokyo.in
Role summary:Own end-to-end store operations and deliver sustained sales growth. Lead, coach, and scale a high-performance team while upholding Gokyo’s customer experience, visual standards, and operational discipline.
Key responsibilities:· Achieve monthly revenue, conversion, ATV, and UPT targets· Workforce planning, hiring, onboarding, and weekly coaching; build a strong bench· Daily SOPs: opening/closing, cash, billing, stock receiving, RTV, shrink control· Inventory health: cycle counts, replenishment, size-curve integrity, ageing control· Visual merchandising execution and weekly refreshes aligned to brand guidelines· Local marketing: community outreach, trek clubs, partnerships, and micro-events· Reporting: daily MIS, sell-through, bestsellers/slow movers, and action plans· Coordination with HO for supply, VM, marketing, HR, and finance
Qualifications:· 5–10 years’ apparel retail experience with at least 2 years leading a store team· Track record of meeting sales targets and improving KPIs in outdoor/athleisure/sportswear· Strong people leadership, rota planning, and performance management· Proficient with POS, Excel/MIS, inventory systems, and basic retail math· Customer-first mindset; calm under pressure; hands-on problem solving· Flexibility for weekends/holidays, physical store work, and periodic travel for training
Nice to have:· Local market knowledge of Pune and nearby catchments· Passion for outdoors, trekking, travel communities, or endurance sports· Experience launching new stores or turning around underperforming ones
Compensation: Competitive, aligned to experience and outcomes.
How to applyEmail your CV to venki@gokyo.in with the subject “Retail Store Manager — Pune, Wakad” and mention your current CTC in the email. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next steps.
"
Requirements
- Passion for building great products
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Relevant experience in the field
About Gokyo Outdoor Clothing & Gear
GOKYO is India's Own Outdoor & Adventure Clothing Brand, co-founded by Venkatesh Maheshwari (Venki). GOKYO offers a premium variety of Clothing & Gear at Affordable prices that combine International Aesthetics with Top-quality fabrics. With a focus on Comfort, Quality & Style, GOKYO offers 3 Exciting Series: Sherpa | Alpine | Explorer. Explore our range of Trekking T-shirts, Trekking Pants, Down Jackets, Trekking Shoes, Trekking Poles, Head Lamps, Sleeping Bags, Crampons, trekking bags for...