District Manager (Virginia)

The District Manager role at J.Crew Group leads a network of retail stores within a designated district, driving operational excellence, performance, and profitability.

About the role

• Lead store teams to deliver consistent business results, ensuring accountability for operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate across departments and functions to align district performance with company goals, using clear communication to drive action and understanding.
• Develop strong talent pipelines by coaching, mentoring, and implementing succession planning to ensure leadership continuity.
• Analyze district performance using data tools like PowerBi to identify challenges and execute action plans for underperforming locations.
• Navigate operational complexity by aligning priorities, managing resources, and maintaining brand and operational standards.
• Create and support an inclusive work culture where diverse teams feel valued, empowered, and motivated.
• Communicate effectively at all levels-tailoring messages to influence, engage, and drive alignment.
• Able to travel regularly to stores within assigned area.

Responsibilities

• Lead store teams to deliver consistent business results, ensuring accountability for operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate across departments and functions to align district performance with company goals, using clear communication to drive action and understanding.
• Develop strong talent pipelines by coaching, mentoring, and implementing succession planning to ensure leadership continuity.
• Analyze district performance using data tools like PowerBi to identify challenges and execute action plans for underperforming locations.
• Navigate operational complexity by aligning priorities, managing resources, and maintaining brand and operational standards.
• Create and support an inclusive work culture where diverse teams feel valued, empowered, and motivated.
• Communicate effectively at all levels-tailoring messages to influence, engage, and drive alignment.
• Able to travel regularly to stores within assigned area.

Requirements

• 5+ years of District Management experience, including responsibility for leading, coaching, and developing store managers, driving sales and profitability, and ensuring consistent execution of company standards across multiple locations.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to inspire teams and drive collaborations across functions.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills; able to manage complexity with confidence.
• Proficient in retail technologies, reporting tools, and productivity systems.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Background in specialty retail or the apparel industry.
• Demonstrated success turning around underperforming stores.
• Experience with omnichannel retail and digital engagement strategies.
• Well-connected in the retail industry with a track record in external recruiting.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay and bonus programs.
• Up to 60% discount on branded product from J. Crew, J. Crew Factory, and Madewell.
• Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) plan, including paid holidays.
• 401(k) plan with company matching donations.
• Medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance.
• Entertainment, travel, fitness, and mobile technology discounts.

Pay

$120,800.00 - $155,400.00

Schedule

REMOTE (based in Northern Virginia)