At Backcountry, our mission is to connect people to their passions. Our four online stores—Backcountry, Competitive Cyclist, MotoSport and, SteepandCheap—aim to supply our customers with the gear, knowledge, and inspiration necessary to get out there and chase down life’s greatest moments. We do this by providing the biggest and best assortment of premium outdoor products, superior shopping experience, personalized Gearhead expertise, lightning-fast and accurate fulfillment, and inspirational, informative, and community-centered content.
The Head of Retail Stores & Operations leads Backcountry's retail organization, holding full accountability for store performance, culture, talent, and P&L across all locations. This leader serves as the primary liaison between stores and all corporate functions — championing field needs, driving HQ alignment, and ensuring store teams are equipped to execute at the highest level. They set ambitious goals, drive accountability at every level, and build a high-performing, customer-centric organization that delivers consistent sales growth, profitability, and community connection.
Reports To: Senior Vice President of Stores
Travel: Frequent store visits required, must be based in Utah (Salt Lake City area)
Schedule: Flexible, including nights, weekends, and holidays
Physical: Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs.