District Manager

Dunham's Sports; Tennessee; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Dunham’s Sports is seeking a Retail District Manager to lead and direct all stores within the district, with full profit and loss responsibility and alignment to company goals.

The role covers stores in Tennessee or nearby areas, requiring strong leadership, strategic planning, and excellent store operations management to drive sales and guest experience.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of retail management experience with multi-unit responsibility.
• Strong leadership with a focus on customer service and results.
• Experience with budgeting, P&L, and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct all stores within the district, including full P&L responsibility.
• Analyze district sales results and trends to drive increases.
• Maintain inventory mix and merchandising to maximize sales.
• Recruit and select associates across the district.
• Monitor payroll hours and perform store audits.
• Control inventory shrink and protect company assets.
• Develop hourly and management staff within the district.
• Communicate district, regional, and company priorities clearly.

Skills

Leadership

Retail operations

Financial analysis

Budget control

Staff development

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Dunham’s Sports seeks a Retail District Manager to lead and direct all stores within the district, including full profit and loss responsibility, while working within company objectives and policies to achieve district and regional goals.

This position will cover stores in Tennessee or the surrounding area

DUTIES/ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Analyzing district sales results and trends to achieve sales increases and maximize sales
• Maintaining good inventory mix and merchandise presentation to maximize sales results in each store
• Proactive recruiting and selection of associates
• Controlling payroll hours and conducting store audits
• Monitoring all aspects of inventory shrink throughout the district
• Maintaining a high level of customer service within the district through personal interactions with associates and customers
• Training and developing hourly and management associates within assigned district
• Fair administration of human resources policies & practices
• Achieving district annual sales that meet or exceed company targets
• Effectively planning and executing company objectives
• Protecting company assets through expense controls and working with loss prevention
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities
• Consistently and effectively communicating district, regional, and company priorities

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Demonstrated results-oriented leadership
• Extensive understanding of retail and business operations and fundamentals
• Demonstrated record of achieving performance goals and objectives
• Financial analysis skills sufficient to interpret operating statements and other financial reporting data, manage budgets, and control inventory
• Demonstrated ability to produce desired results by leveraging resources, maintaining expense control, managing merchandise effectively, and defining and communicating clear expectations
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability
• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and leadership skills including a propensity to consistently provide superior customer service, the ability to react appropriately under pressure, and the ability to apply good judgment in ambiguous situations
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with others to achieve objectives
• Proficiency in using Excel, Word, and Outlook

WORK EXPERIENCE and EDUCATION:

• Six+ (6) years of retail management experience with progressively more responsibility, managing multi-unit operations in retail, grocery, or convenience store operations with full P&L responsibility
• \"Big-box\" retail management and/or equivalent education and experience combination will be considered

COMPETENCIES:

• Drives results by identifying opportunities to improve performance
• Works efficiently by planning and organizing work to achieve sales goals and objectives
• Focuses on customers by anticipating customer needs, overcoming obstacles, and continually striving to improve customer satisfaction
• Provides effective leadership by maintaining an environment that promotes teamwork and maximizes individual potential
• Communicates effectively by providing clear and timely communication and demonstrating effective listening skills
• Demonstrates adaptability by adjusting to changing business priorities