Area Manager: Bombas

About the Role

Leap is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Area Manager to oversee multiple stores across multiple markets for Bombas. This role is ideal for a passionate retail leader who thrives on driving results through people, building strong customer connections, and balancing strategic oversight with hands-on execution.

The Area Manager will lead multiple store locations for Bombas starting with 3, directly managing the NYC location while supporting and coaching others remotely. You’ll spend four days in-store and one day focused on planning, reporting, and administrative tasks. Your mission is to deliver consistent, high-performing store environments that reflect brand values, drive sales growth, and provide exceptional customer experiences.

This is a people-first role that requires sharp operational acumen, business ownership, and the ability to adapt quickly across markets. You’ll play a critical role in developing talent pipelines, launching new stores, and ensuring each location is set up to succeed.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee 3–5 store locations, directly managing one while supporting additional stores outside of the NYC market. Additional out of home market travel as required.
• Spend 4 days in-store and 1 day on business planning and reporting. 
• Recruit, hire, and develop high-performing teams across all locations, creating talent pipelines for future growth.
• Direct Store Leaders on strong staffing models and schedules that support business needs and drive business growth.
• Drive sales through effective floor leadership, clienteling strategies, and elevated service standards.
• Utilize business acumen and leverage sales data to develop and execute quarterly action plans to drive topline business. Adjust business strategies when needed to achieve profit & loss results.
• Ensure visual presentation, inventory management, and operational execution consistently meet brand expectations.
• Lead business recaps and provide insights to both brand partners and internal Leap stakeholders.
• Be a champion for your brands by providing real-time insights on competitors and trends, helping them make more data-driven decisions and better adapt their strategy
• Leverage KPIs and performance data to identify opportunities, create action plans, and achieve sales and profit goals.
• Play a key role in new store openings, leading recruiting, training, merchandising, and activation strategies.
• Champion brand initiatives in-store, executing events and activations that build community and drive traffic.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of retail management experience, including at least 1 year in multi-unit or big box leadership.
• Proven track record in driving sales and delivering results in high-volume, customer-focused environments.
• Strong people leadership skills, with experience recruiting, training, coaching, and developing talent.
• Expertise in apparel or related retail categories, with the ability to elevate fitting room, selling, and clienteling experiences.
• Skilled at analyzing KPIs across multiple stores to inform strategy and improve performance.
• Adaptable, entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly across NYC and additional store markets to support store teams.
• Active floor presence required: standing/walking for extended periods, safe use of ladders, and ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be 18 years or older.

Interpersonal Skills

• People Leader – Communicates a clear vision, inspires teams, and drives accountability to achieve business goals.
• Customer Obsessed – Creates authentic connections, anticipates needs, and delivers hospitality-driven experiences.
• Collaborative – Builds strong relationships with cross-functio