Retail District Manager (North) - Bath & Body Works

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits as a Retail District Manager for a leading beauty brand in the UK. This role involves driving sales and leading high-performing teams across multiple locations. You will be responsible for fostering a culture of inclusivity and excellence, ensuring that your teams exceed their objectives. With a focus on product passion and strong leadership, you will play a key role in the brand's growth and success. Join a dynamic company that values innovation and teamwork, and make a significant impact in the retail landscape.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in retail management with a focus on team leadership.
• Strong ability to analyze sales figures and implement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team across multiple retail locations.
• Drive sales and ensure high standards of customer service.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Sales Analysis

Customer Relationship Management

Diversity and Inclusion

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Retail Management Certification

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Retail District Manager (North) - Bath & Body Works, London

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Next

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Retail

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Yes

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Posted:

02.05.2025

Expiry Date:

16.06.2025

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Job Description:

Location | North region

About Bath & Bodyworks

Next Beauty has become one of the most trusted beauty destinations online and in store, launched in 2018 on next.co.uk, Britain’s leading online clothing and footwear retailer, and expanded into selected Next stores across the UK.

Bath & Bodyworks launched on the Next Beauty platform in 2022 and is now present in 41 locations in the UK, including 2 standalone stores. The business's growth has led to further store expansion and an increasing team of specialists. It is an exciting time to be part of the Bath & Bodyworks venture under the successful Next business.

About the Job

Our Retail District Managers are a highly engaged team driving new opportunities and experiences within stores, leading high-performing teams who exceed objectives and exude passion for Bath & Bodyworks products and mission. As our North-focused Retail District Manager, you will be required to travel between our 24 Northern-based locations.

What you will be doing…

People

• Provides leadership & acts in line with company expectations
• Builds strong working relationships with store teams and all BBW stakeholders
• Actively seeks opportunities to self-develop and learn from new experiences
• Guides and supports the Senior Retail District Manager and Store Managers
• Recruits the best candidates and coaches them for success
• Develops and inspires a motivated team who drive business objectives and exceed KPIs
• Encourages and values diversity to achieve fully inclusive teams and goals
• Supports the wellbeing and fair treatment of the team, ensuring all have equal opportunities
• Celebrates success, gives praise regularly, and deals with underperformance promptly and firmly
• Implements company policies, ensuring they are followed by all BBW associates
• Confidently supports senior executive visits
• Is receptive to feedback and gains insight from mistakes
• Ensures all BBW team members follow the Behaviours to Win and embrace the BBW brand values

Product

• Knows the product, creates passion and excitement around each new launch, and ensures this cascades to the team
• Supports store teams to ensure VM guidelines are well executed to maximize sales
• Investigates, provides feedback, and follows up on stock issues to keep stores full and abundant
• Ensures stores are well maintained, with all equipment in working order and damage-free
• Provides insights into effective promotions and collaborates with the B&M team
• Liaises with marketing teams to ensure marketing is available and clearly displayed, providing feedback on in-store issues

Profit

• Selling is key; all BBW associates must demonstrate behaviors to maximize sales
• Focuses on growing the BBW brand and profit opportunities
• Provides regular feedback to stakeholders and seeks ways to drive the business forward
• Analyzes sales figures, identifies anomalies, and reacts quickly to underperforming locations
• Maintains high standards through the team with strong competitor awareness
• Facilitates change, minimizing disruptions and responding to emerging priorities
• Challenges current practices and develops ideas to improve the business
• Makes decisions based on data, takes prompt action, and communicates effectively
• Builds trust and influences at all levels through clarity and confidence
• Leads by example with passion, energy, and resilience
• Owns responsibilities and continually seeks improvements