District Manager- D572
About the role
The District Manager leads the internal and external customer experience to drive sales results and all KPIs. They ensure all company processes and practices are adhered to and act as the linchpin of the field organization between strategy and execution.
Responsibilities
Provides leadership to deliver an exceptional customer experience which maximizes sales/KPIs and drives customer loyalty in assigned stores.
Understands the competitive landscape by observing and studying the competition to learn about current initiatives/strategies and shares insights with relevant business partners and supervisor.
Ensures all brand standards are met such as merchandising, POGs, marketing, back rooms, etc.
Develops and maintains recruitment, training, motivation and discipline programs to drive results and builds and maintains a talent pool of future leaders.
Affirms Store Managers to determine talent opportunities and impact on store performance.
Engages and develops teams.
Ensures the store environment is safe at all times for associates and customers; all policies and procedures are followed, including all social distancing practices.
Protects company assets by ensuring all procedures are being followed in store as they relate to shrink, damages, banking, etc.
Analyzes and utilizes all available reporting. Ensures stores are compliant with all HAZMAT training and execution.
Drives the execution of all company processes through training, management, analysis and continuous improvement.
Manages and leverages payroll and manages other controllable expenses such as supplies, travel, etc.
Utilizes technology and all company tools to drive results.
Works in partnership with Operations Business Partner.
Requirements
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Prefer College Degree but not required.
5+ years’ experience in business, management and/or merchandising experience.
Requires specialty retail or trade knowledge, problem solving and driving associate engagement.
Multi-Unit or Big Box Retail Management experience preferred.
Thorough knowledge in selection of top candidates, sourcing and education.
Thorough knowledge of inventory management strategies, merchandising techniques and systems, including sales promotion activities of the Stores.
Ability to plan, organize, lead and control.
Understanding and communicating the competitive landscape to drive local segmentation.
Understanding of assigned store capabilities and growth potentials.
Works extensively and frequently including overnights and weekends to attend national sales meetings, beauty shows, and sales operations meetings.
Qualifications
Passionate Learner
Talent Builder
Effective Communicator
Customer Focused
Strategic Thinker
Problem Solver & Decision Maker
Skills
Specialty retail or trade knowledge
Sourcing and education
Inventory management strategies
Merchandising techniques and systems
Leadership and team building
Communication and interpersonal skills
Customer service and satisfaction
Strategic planning and decision making
Benefits
Our Company offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and more.
Pay
Compensation is commensurate with experience.
Schedule
The position requires extensive travel and may involve some evenings and weekends.