District Manager in Training (DMIT)

Ocean State Job Lot; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% employee discount

Job summary

Journeys in Victor, NY is seeking a District Sales Manager trainee to assist the District Sales Manager in supervising retail store locations within the assigned district. You will focus on developing skills to perform DSM duties and drive store performance.

The role requires strong interpersonal and leadership abilities, a track record in retail sales, and willingness to travel extensively to support multiple stores across the district.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of retail sales experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the district.
• Ability to recruit, train, and develop store teams.
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Completion of DSM in Training or equivalent multi-store supervision experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist District Sales Manager in supervising retail store locations within the assigned district.
• Achieve district sales goals and profitability targets while maintaining home store performance.
• Support the DSM in evaluating people, performance, and creating action plans.
• Staff stores within the district and oversee Loss Prevention practices.
• Direct store operations and provide coaching and accountability to employees.
• Ensure company initiatives are implemented as directed.
• Recruit, interview, and hire store management candidates per instructions.
• Train and promote store employees; perform regular store visits.
• Maintain communication with DSM, Regional, and corporate staff.

Skills

Retail sales

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Staff supervision

Travel willingness

Recruitment

Training

Leadership

Independence

Shift flexibility

Job description

Why work just anywhere, when you can work at Journeys? A 40% off discount, team that feels like family, work hard/play hard environment & promote from within attitude -- Journeys has it all. This is a place where fashion, music, art, creativity, culture, community & opportunity merge together. You can be yourself, meet lifelong friends & launch your career.

JOB SUMMARY

To assist District Sales Manager in supervising retail store locations in assigned district, while developing necessary skill sets to perform the job functions required as a DSM.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• 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
• Ensure that all company initiatives are properly implemented and to the standard of the company direction
• 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
• 1–2 years retail sales experience
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Home store meets the Grand Open Ready criteria
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license
• Willingness to travel extensively within district
• Proven ability to increase sales and profitability
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop high-caliber teams
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Completion of all training programs leading up to District Manager in Training position or equivalent training/Multi-Store Supervisor experience
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand for long periods of time
• Must be at least 18 years of age*

*Age requirements for full-time employment may vary based on state

*The pay rate, commission, and bonus structure varies per job title, county, city, state or province. Benefits offered may include medical, vision, and dental insurance, a vacation package, and community service hours but may also vary by state, province, or territory. For clarification, refer to www.benefitsatgenesco.com

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JN0337 - Journeys Shoe St 501 Eastview Mall
Victor , NY 14564

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