District Manager - North of Ireland

Skechers Ireland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in retail footwear seeks a passionate District Manager to lead a dynamic team across Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. This role involves developing staff, ensuring operational excellence, and driving sales performance while embracing diversity and inclusion within the workplace.

Benefits

Competitive base pay

Additional annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Incentives and reward packages

Staff discounts and free shoes

Service anniversary rewards

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail management and team leadership.
• Ability to manage operations and hires across multiple stores.
• Strong analytical skills for performance data assessment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute annual sales forecasts.
• Train and mentor employees on company standards.
• Manage daily operations to ensure policy compliance.
• Lead recruitment and retention efforts.

Skills

Team Development

Sales Techniques

Customer Interactions

Compliance

Performance Monitoring

Job description

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Join Skechers as a District Manager and Lead with Passion!

Are you ready to embark on an exciting journey with Skechers? As a District Manager, you'll be at the forefront of building and developing a remarkable team, fostering top-tier customer service, and driving success across multiple locations. This role is primarily based in Northern Ireland, with additional responsibilities for stores located in the northern half of the Republic of Ireland. You will play a key role in exceeding budgeted goals and implementing creative strategies to elevate performance in your area.

Your enthusiasm will be the driving force behind staff development, recruitment, and creating actionable training plans that build a foundation for long-term success. Lead with confidence, make every day a triumph, and turn challenges into opportunities!

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute the annual sales forecast for your designated area.
• Train and mentor employees in product knowledge, sales techniques, customer interactions, professionalism, and adherence to company standards.
• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring compliance with company policies on wages, scheduling, overtime, and sales targets.
• Implement and follow up on all departmental directives, marketing/visual promotions, and sales initiatives.
• Stay informed on market competitors and relevant marketing strategies.
• Establish and maintain training plans for all stores within your region.
• Develop management staff in operations, scheduling, customer service, merchandising, and company procedures.
• Monitor and improve profitability by reviewing performance data and implementing corrective measures.
• Achieve payroll goals, shrink reduction, and sales targets across your stores.
• Lead employee supervision by ensuring policy adherence, conducting performance evaluations, and managing HR-related tasks.
• Ensure that employment laws are understood and adhered to across the area.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Maintain regular communication with Store Managers and Head Office via weekly calls and store visits.
• Lead recruitment, development, and retention efforts to build a high-performing team.
• Mentor key employees for promotion and foster a positive, ethical team culture.
• Manage health & safety compliance and documentation across the stores.
• Review sales performance regularly and take action to address deficiencies.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Assist with new store openings, special promotional events, and other projects as needed.
• Prepare monthly business analyses and quarterly reviews.
• Competitive base pay
• Additional annual leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Incentives and reward packages
• Staff discounts and free shoes
• Service anniversary rewards
• And so much more!

Culture: At Skechers, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We welcome individuals who are ready to grow, develop, and challenge themselves within our vibrant team. Communication, trust, and fairness are the foundations of our work culture, and we encourage everyone to thrive in an environment of engagement and transparency.

Please note: Applicants must be able to travel throughout Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.