Key strategies are sometimes at odds with financial expectations; occasionally, meeting one goal can directly result in compromising another.
Divisional goals and metrics change significantly each year. If you're not good at shooting multiple targets while riding backwards on a runaway horse, move along.
New ventures are often announced with deadlines that are difficult (and occasionally impossible) to meet. To succeed, one needs a highly creative approach, honed organizational skills, and the ability to energize a fatigued team.
Organizational re-structure is an annual occurrence. While corporations must anticipate and adapt to the constant change in business environment, this division has a significantly higher rate of change than any other. If you aren't comfortable with a LOT of change, look elsewhere.
While REI is famous for its work/life balance, salaried managers often work 50-60 hours per week (sometimes 60-70), and are on-call on days off. Expect long days, longer weeks, and an end to the "busy season" because there is no "slow season."
As a manager, expect to work in a virtual environment with superiors and colleagues, as well as the majority of your staff, whom are part time and work remotely.
