District Manager, Mid Atlantic
$170,000–$175,000 year
RemoteUnited States
Job Summary
Develop strategic plans to drive incremental sales, identify merchandise and inventory opportunities, and utilize cross-functional partnerships. Make timely business decisions and own both successes and opportunities. Act as a strategic liaison for corporate retail initiatives, working closely with corporate partners and the Senior Director to ensure field execution aligns with business objectives. Empower, develop, and inspire store teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences. Lead efforts in recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining high-performing General/Store Managers through succession planning, on-foot networking, and a strong market presence. Continually evaluate team and individual performance, setting SMART goals and performance expectations; provide consistent feedback to foster a culture of accountability. Proactively address performance or behavior issues before escalation and hold difficult, solution-focused conversations, partnering with HR when necessary. Demonstrate operational efficiency by meeting deadlines, ensuring compliance, and adhering to budget and administrative requirements. Prioritize and balance time between stores strategically, allocating in-person and virtual presence based on business needs.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years of multi-unit management experience within specialty retail
- Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing in English
- Authorization to work for any employer in the United States
- Ability to meet store scheduling and availability expectations, including the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and high retail traffic and sales days, including but not limited to the day after Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Christmas Eve, Mother's Day, etc.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods (up to 8 hours per shift)
- Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
- Ability to reach overhead, bend, kneel, and stoop
- Ability to handle merchandise and operate point-of-sale equipment
- Ability to visually assess merchandise and customer needs
- Ability to communicate clearly with customers and team members in both written and verbal formats
- Ability to work in busy environments, including but not limited to working under bright lights, with music, and during peak traffic hours
Desired Qualifications
- Entrepreneurial spirit with a strategic and adaptable mindset
- Strong prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment with the ability to pivot quickly
- A well-connected market leader who is an enthusiastic brand ambassador
- Customer-obsessed mindset with the ability to bring the brand to life through styling and selling
- Strong capability in performance management and employee development
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