District Manager in Training — Fast-Track Growth & Travel

Cadient, LLC; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Promotions from within

Bonus potential

Job summary

Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores, Journeys offers popular brands and a culture of self-expression and community involvement.

Journeys is always looking for great people to join our team and grow within the company. This role supports the District Sales Manager in supervising store locations and developing skills toward a District Manager in Training position.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years retail sales experience
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Valid state driver’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 environment
• Completion of training programs leading to DSM in Training or equivalent

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Retail sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Leadership

Team building

Travel willingness

Night and weekend shifts

Education

District Manager in Training

Supervisor training

Job description

Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores, Journeys offers popular brands and a culture of self-expression and community involvement.

Journeys is always looking for great people to join our team and grow within the company. This role supports the District Sales Manager in supervising store locations and developing skills toward a District Manager in Training position.