District Manager

Confidential Careers; Maine; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking an experienced District Manager to oversee multiple retail locations and drive profitability in the assigned market. You will lead store teams, execute short- and long-term strategies, and ensure guest satisfaction and strong sales performance.

The role requires 5+ years in retail leadership, strong MS Office skills, and ability to recruit and develop store managers. Occasional travel is expected, with a focus on achieving operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor4s degree in business or related field required
• 5+ years progressive retail experience required
• 5+ years in a leadership role (direct or indirect)
• Prior managerial/supervisory experience preferred
• Strong proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and customer service orientation
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving, budgeting, project management, and planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills (analysis, interpretation, reasoning)
• Solid understanding of mathematical concepts
• Ability to develop collaborative relationships across the organization and with clients
• Ability to work autonomously and in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations and sales across multiple retail locations within assigned area
• Provide leadership and strategic direction to store teams to maximize guest satisfaction, productivity, profitability, and sales results
• Conduct store visits focused on people, customer service, store contribution, and loss prevention adherence
• Manage merchandising programs according to company standards and store presentation
• Analyze local market conditions to identify opportunities and propose improvements
• Ensure stores have inventory levels to support sales growth and demand
• Prepare and complete store visit reports on cycle schedule and follow up as needed
• Provide leadership in recruiting, onboarding, and staff development; support training and performance reviews
• Ensure accurate inventories and compliance with loss prevention requirements
• Engage in community events to promote the organization prometion and initiatives
• Additional duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Budgeting

Project management

Communication

MS Office

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor4s degree in business or related field

Tools

MS Office Suite

Outlook

Internet applications

Job description

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