Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are seeking experienced and innovative leaders to support our growing markets in the retail space. Our District Managers are responsible for overseeing operations of assigned stores and are accountable for overall operations, staffing and merchandising of retail stores. The District Manager is the immediate supervisor of the store managers and work closely with them to ensure that each store is achieving maximum profitability through execution of short- and long-term strategies. Responsible for providing leadership, executing corporate directives and developing strategies to maximize people development.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Oversee the overall operations and sales performance of multiple retail locations within assigned area.

· Provide leadership and strategic direction to each retail store team to create an environment that ensures guest satisfaction, maximum productivity, profitability and sales results.

· Responsible for conducting store visits focused on people, customer service, store contribution, and adherence to loss prevention initiatives.

· Manage all appropriate merchandising programs in an accurate and timely manner while adhering to company established standards of store presentation.

· Anticipate, analyze and determine all sales and operational opportunities within the marketplace and contribute ideas, strategies and innovations based on knowledge of local market conditions and store environment.

· Ensure stores have proper inventory levels to support sales growth and to meet local market demand.

· Complete store visit reports per an established visitation cycle ensuring time for efficient and effective store visits and follow up as needed.

· Provides leadership and direction to store managers, including assistance in recruiting, selection, and orientation processes, assists with employee development and training programs; planning, monitoring and appraising job results.

· Ensure accurate and timely completion of all required physical inventories and related Loss Prevention assignments/requirements.

· Responsible for seeking out and participating in community events that resonate with our consumers, i.e. fairs, events, conferences, expos, and other public gatherings, in order to promote the organization’s mission and initiatives.

· Additional duties as assigned.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

· Must be able to stand or walk for up to eight hours a day.

· Frequent reaching and bending and twisting – below waist and above shoulders.

· Frequently required to use repetitive hand-to-finger motions and reach with hands and arms.

· Frequently lifting up to twenty pounds, occasionally lifting up to 40 pounds. Push/pull up to 20 lbs.

· Ability to climb ladders, reach and bend.

· Work in temperatures ranging from 50 - 85 degrees – especially in our stock room areas.

· Use of a computer up to 60 % of the time throughout the day.

· Frequent travel throughout assigned market; Ability to travel up to 75%.

* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred; or equivalent years of experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job required

· 5+ years progressive retail experience required

· 5+ years in a leadership role (direct or indirect)

· Prior managerial/supervisory experience preferred

· High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications

· Must have demonstrated leadership ability, good communication skills, be self-directed, self-motivated and customer service oriented

· Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, presentation, budgeting, project management (from conception to completion), & planning skills

· Strong verbal and written communication skills (including analysis, interpretation, & reasoning)

· Solid understanding and application of mathematical concepts

· Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as, internal and external clients

· Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.

· Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management

· Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

· Must have current driver’s license

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