District Manager

Ladders; United States; Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Travel within district

Leadership opportunities

Cross-functional collaboration

Job summary

Ladders is seeking a District Manager to lead multiple General Managers in a remote-first US setting. You will drive talent initiatives, culture, and scalable people operations across locations, collaborating with HR and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include coaching leaders, optimizing staffing, and ensuring safety and operational standards while using data to improve margins and ROI. This role offers hybrid work with potential travel and leadership growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field.
• 8+ years multi-unit leadership experience.
• Strong negotiation, leadership and analytical skills.
• Understanding of KPIs like gross margin and ROI.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop General Managers across locations.
• Model professionalism and ethical standards.
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain talent.
• Assess staffing levels and develop succession pipelines.
• Ensure safe, compliant operations and inventory controls.
• Analyze financial reports to drive performance and profitability.
• Champion customer service excellence and resolve issues.

Skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Microsoft Suite

POS systems

P&L understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Suite

POS systems

Job description

For our client, we are seeking a District Manager to join the team of a leader in the Energy & Utilities space. This role will advance people and talent initiatives that strengthen organizational effectiveness, leadership capability, and employee experience. You will collaborate with business leaders, HR partners, and cross-functional stakeholders to align workforce priorities with business objectives. The position offers the opportunity to influence culture, talent strategy, and scalable people operations within an Energy & Utilities environment.

Location: Remote - US based candidates only, no visa sponsorship available

Compensation: $100,000 – $120,000 annually

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop General Managers across all locations
• Model professionalism and inspire high ethical standards in teams
• Partner with Talent Acquisition to attract and retain top talent
• Assess staffing levels and develop succession pipelines
• Ensure consistent execution of company safety and operational standards
• Conduct regular audits including inventory and cash controls
• Analyze financial reports to drive performance and profit optimization
• Champion customer service excellence and resolve direct customer issues

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or major
• 8+ years of successful multi-unit leadership experience with proven results
• Strong negotiation, leadership, and analytical skills
• Deep understanding of key performance indicators like gross margin and ROI
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Suite and operational knowledge of POS systems
• Strong planning and financial competence with a grasp of P&L drivers

Benefits

• Travel regularly within the district and maintain valid driver's license
• Hybrid work model with flexibility for office and remote work
• Opportunity to build and lead high-performing teams
• Engagement with diverse departments and business areas

Our client is an equal opportunity employer.