District Manager in Training - Fast-Track Leadership

Ocean State Job Lot; Des Peres (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

40% employee discount

Promotion from within

Team environment

Job summary

Journeys is seeking a District Manager in Training to supervise retail store locations within the Des Peres, MO area. You will work under the District Sales Manager to develop necessary skills for DSM duties, drive sales, and coach staff to meet performance targets.

The role requires 1–2 years of retail sales experience, strong customer service skills, and willingness to travel. A candidate who aligns with the Journeys culture and can lead teams effectively is preferred.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years retail sales experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Willingness to travel extensively within district.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

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.

Skills

Retail sales

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Leadership potential

Job description

Journeys is seeking a District Manager in Training to supervise retail store locations within the Des Peres, MO area. You will work under the District Sales Manager to develop necessary skills for DSM duties, drive sales, and coach staff to meet performance targets.

The role requires 1–2 years of retail sales experience, strong customer service skills, and willingness to travel. A candidate who aligns with the Journeys culture and can lead teams effectively is preferred.