District Manager

Fourth Floor; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Fourth Floor is seeking a District Manager for North Carolina/Virginia to lead a network of retail stores, driving profitability, brand standards, and accountable teams through clear communication and strategic talent development.

You will collaborate across functions, analyze district performance with data tools like Power BI, and build an inclusive, results‑oriented culture while traveling regularly to stores in the assigned area.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of District Management experience leading store managers, driving sales and profitability, and executing brand standards.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to inspire teams and collaborate across functions.
• Proven decision-making and problem-solving abilities in a complex retail environment.
• Experience with retail technologies, reporting tools, and productivity systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead store teams to deliver consistent business results and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate across departments to align district performance with company goals using clear communication.
• Coach and mentor to develop succession plans and leadership depth.
• Analyze district performance with data tools like Power BI and drive action plans for underperforming locations.

Skills

Leadership & coaching

Strategic communication

Data-driven decision making

Retail operations expertise

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

Retail analytics tools

Job description

Our client, an iconic American retailer is looking for a District Manager for North Carolina/Virginia area, to lead a network of retail stores within a designated district, driving operational excellence, performance, and profitability. This role is pivotal in building strong, accountable teams through clear communication, strategic talent development, and consistency execution of brand and company standards. You will navigate complexity while creating an inclusive, results-oriented environment.

What You’ll Do

• Lead store teams to deliver consistent business results, ensuring accountability for operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate across departments and functions to align district performance with company goals, using clear communication to drive action and understanding.
• Develop strong talent pipelines by coaching, mentoring, and implementing succession planning to ensure leadership continuity.
• Analyze district performance using data tools like PowerBi to identify challenges and execute action plans for underperforming locations.
• Navigate operational complexity by aligning priorities, managing resources, and maintaining brand and operational standards.
• Create and support an inclusive work culture where diverse teams feel valued, empowered, and motivated.
• Communicate effectively at all levels-tailoring messages to influence, engage, and drive alignment.
• Ability to travel regularly to stores within assigned area.

Required

Who You Are:

• 5+ years of District Management experience, including responsibility for leading, coaching, and developing store managers, driving sales and profitability, and ensuring consistent execution of company standards across multiple locations.
• Skilled communicator with the ability to inspire teams and drive collaborations across functions.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills; able to manage complexity with confidence.
• Proficient in retail technologies, reporting tools, and productivity systems.

Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Background in specialty retail or the apparel industry.
• Demonstrated success turning around underperforming stores.
• Experience with omnichannel retail and digital engagement strategies.
• Well-connected in the retail industry with a track record in external recruiting.