Aspiring District Manager — Train, Lead & Grow

Ocean State Job Lot; Morrow (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits

Employee discount

Promotion from within

Job summary

Genesco's Journeys brand in Morrow, GA is seeking a District Manager in Training to supervise retail store locations within the assigned district and develop the necessary skill sets to perform the job functions required as a DSM.

The role emphasizes achieving sales goals, coaching teams, staffing stores, and maintaining loss prevention practices while traveling across the district. This position offers growth, a benefit-rich package, and a commitment to internal promotion.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years retail sales experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Willingness to travel extensively within district.
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts.
• Stand for long periods of time.

Responsibilities

• Achieve district sales goals and profitability targets while maintaining home store performance.
• Support the DSM in evaluating people, performance, developing action plans to improve sales, and measuring results.
• Assist in staffing stores within the district.
• Assist in managing Loss Prevention practices within the district.
• Direct store operations and provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practices.
• Recruit, interview, and hire store management candidates as per Regional/DSM instructions.
• Train, develop, and promote store employees within the district.
• Regularly conduct store visits as per Regional/DSM instructions.
• Maintain regular communication with District Sales Manager, Regional, and corporate office staff.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Leadership potential

Travel willingness

Independent work

Job description

Genesco's Journeys brand in Morrow, GA is seeking a District Manager in Training to supervise retail store locations within the assigned district and develop the necessary skill sets to perform the job functions required as a DSM.

The role emphasizes achieving sales goals, coaching teams, staffing stores, and maintaining loss prevention practices while traveling across the district. This position offers growth, a benefit-rich package, and a commitment to internal promotion.