At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead multiple stores, inspire teams, and drive exceptional customer experiences.
- Company: Faherty, a family-run lifestyle brand committed to sustainability and quality.
- Benefits: Health benefits, 401(K) match, incentives, commuter options, and generous employee discounts.
- Other info: Diverse and inclusive environment with excellent growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team making a positive impact in the fashion industry.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership skills, merchant-minded, and data-driven.
The predicted salary is between 85000 - 110000 £ per year.
The Area Leader is a multi-unit business owner responsible for leading a portfolio of stores through people leadership, merchant leadership, area strategy, enlightened hospitality, and operational excellence. This role balances inspirational leadership with disciplined execution—driving profitable growth, exceptional customer experience, and strong leadership bench across the area.
People Leadership
- Drives Vision and Leadership
- Model Faherty style guide and personal appearance standards.
- Foster psychological safety to encourage open dialogue and courageous feedback across the area.
- Maintain Home Store as a Hub of Excellence.
- Builds and Develops Leadership Bench
- Build bench talent and lead people casting.
- Own succession planning and development.
Merchant Leadership
- Product and Market Understanding
- Understand product strategy by market.
- Leverage store tiering, merch reporting, and analytics.
- Visual Merchandising Leadership
- Audit and elevate VM execution to drive sell-through and brand consistency.
- Own inventory flow & floor strategy.
Area Strategy
- Business Performance
- Maintain profitability goals across the area.
- Drive comp leverage vs. LY.
- Community and Market Strategy
- Build localized in-store event strategy.
- Conduct competitor analysis.
Hospitality (CX Leadership)
- In every store visit and interaction, setting the tone for guest connections.
- Champion enlightened hospitality.
- Elevate customer interactions.
- Monitor CX reviews and reputation management.
- Drive OneShop adoption.
Operational Excellence
- Operational Leadership
- Drive task compliance and completion.
- Uphold professional communication standards.
- Ensure survey participation.
- Lead OMNI excellence.
Leadership Profile
- Acts as a business owner.
- Merchant-minded and customer-obsessed.
- Data-driven and analytically curious.
- Coaches with clarity, consistency, and care.
- Models Faherty values daily.
Why us you ask!
- Health benefits
- 401(K) Plan with company match
- Incentives Program
- Commuter Options/Benefits
- Generous employee discount
A bit about us: Founded in 2013 by Mike and Alex Faherty and Kerry Docherty, Faherty is a family-run lifestyle and apparel brand fueled by purpose and optimism. Our goal: to build a new American legacy by creating high-quality, sustainably minded, feel-good favorites that will bring you joy to wear. We feel a deep responsibility to do things differently: to promise comfort without compromising quality. To hold ourselves to a higher standard with a lower environmental impact. To leave the world a better place than we found it. We recognize the impact the fashion industry has on the world, and we’re dedicated to learning how to be better stewards of the planet. We believe the power of conversation and connection can make real change, and we’re committed to supporting people and organizations doing work that we believe in. Our passionate leadership team comes from different backgrounds but share a singular goal: to deliver on our promise of comfort and craftsmanship. To work side-by-side in a collaborative, energetic, and creative environment every day, like the family we are. We welcome everyone — and we mean everyone. We believe a diversity of viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds only serve to make our team stronger, which is why we strongly encourage those from historically and systemically marginalized communities to apply: BIPOC, women, and people in the LGBTQIA+ community, to name a few. We strive to lead consciously, bravely, and inclusively — and to reflect those values in our work. Employees should embody the five core values of the Faherty team: Always Innovate, Bring Day One passion, Move forward as one with a shared purpose, Harness the Power of Positivity, Deliver with a Timeless focus, Remain compassionate. Stay focused. Seek joy. Let’s make the world a better place!
New York City locations Pay $85,000 - $110,000 USD
Area Leader - The Hamptons in Southampton employer: Faherty Brand
Faherty is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and inclusive work culture, where employees are encouraged to innovate and grow. With a strong focus on leadership development and community engagement, the Area Leader role offers unique opportunities for personal and professional advancement while contributing to a sustainable future. Located in the vibrant New York City area, employees enjoy competitive health benefits, a generous employee discount, and a supportive environment that values diversity and creativity.
