About the job
Your opportunity at ARC’TERYX:
As the Vice President of Store Development, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of Arc’teryx’s retail presence across North America, specifically in Canada and the United States. Your responsibilities encompass the entire scope of store development including store design, construction, lease administration, and site assessment. You will be tasked with setting clear expectations to maintain quality, adhere to timelines, and stay within budget while meticulously analyzing new lease commitments to ensure they are both accurate and competitive.
You will lead strategic expansion initiatives, optimize existing locations, and facilitate relocations to guarantee the successful launch and continued performance of our stores as we expand. Your hands-on leadership will be essential during the processes of location scouting, real estate negotiations, lease agreements, and overseeing new store openings as we integrate into diverse communities throughout North America.
Meet your future team:
The Store Development Team collaborates closely with key stakeholders and strategic partners to successfully open new retail locations in North America. This involves identifying potential sites, evaluating their viability, crafting business cases/executive summaries for proposed locations, and collaborating with regional teams to formulate a three-year market strategy.
You will report directly to the General Manager of North America and lead a dedicated team of professionals specializing in real estate, construction, and store design. Additionally, you will work in close partnership with teams across retail, finance, branding, and legal to achieve our common goals.

