District Manager, New Jersey & Pennsylvania

About the role

Based in Pennsylvania or New Jersey, this position is at the ground level of building and developing Vuori’s fast‑growing shopping experience. You will be the ultimate ambassador of the brand, creating a highly productive environment where customers enjoy a fun and memorable experience, employees are motivated, and the business thrives. The role involves partnering with Marketing to design and facilitate local events and activations, and leading community engagement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Leadership & People Management: Manage Vuori stores in the region through touch‑bases, in‑person visits, and development conversations; audit and improve operational processes; oversee hiring for all store roles and support General Managers in building diverse, customer‑focused teams.
• Employee Relations: Stay current on regional HR compliance laws; ensure labor‑law policies are followed; partner with HR to resolve employee issues; develop and audit onboarding and ongoing training materials.
• Cross‑Functional Partnership: Act as liaison between HQ and retail stores, maintaining a two‑way feedback loop; facilitate communication of ideas, customer insights, and best practices; collaborate with the Retail New Store Opening Manager on new store openings.
• Sales & Operations: Own store performance, meet and exceed regional revenue targets, develop short‑ and long‑term sales strategies with marketing; support General Managers with scheduling, payroll, staffing, and policy adherence; track regional P&L, identify cost‑saving and profit‑driving opportunities.
• Visual Merchandising: Partner with Merch/Marketing to ensure brand consistency in windows, displays, and fixtures across the region.
• Store Standards: Maintain merchandising visuals, marketing, cleanliness, appropriate inventory levels, backroom organization, and safety in line with company policies.
• Community Engagement: Lead innovation in the community, build rapport with local clientele, act as a brand ambassador through charitable involvement and partnerships with local studios, gyms, teams, and athletes.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of multi‑unit retail leadership experience.
• Obsessive focus on elevating the customer experience and over‑delivering.
• Owner‑mindset: proactively fix issues and translate feedback into action.
• Availability to work weekends, evenings, and holidays as required.
• Extensive experience with P&L, POS, and CRM systems.
• Proven ability to build relationships, collaborate, and manage multiple projects in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
• Expertise in human resources, including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, payroll, and performance management.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Savings and Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Generous Vuori Discount & Industry Perks
• Paid Time Off
• Wellness & Fitness benefits

Pay

Base salary ranges from $129,000 to $169,000 annually, varying based on location, skills, experience, and qualifications. The position is also eligible for additional commission compensation estimated between $20,000 and $25,000, depending on store performance.