District Manager in Training - Fast-Track Leadership

Ocean State Job Lot; Olathe (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rapid promotion opportunities

Fun work environment

Integrity & passion

Benefits and employee discount

Commission and bonus potential

Job summary

Journeys is seeking a District Sales Manager in Training to oversee multiple store locations within a district from Overland Park, KS. This role focuses on achieving district sales goals, supporting performance evaluations, staffing, and loss prevention across stores.

The position requires 1–2 years of retail sales experience, strong customer service, travel readiness within the district, and the ability to recruit, train, and develop high-caliber teams.

Qualifications

• 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

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
• 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

Skills

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Travel readiness

Sales growth

Team leadership

Recruitment

Staff development

Time management

Retail experience

Job description

Journeys is seeking a District Sales Manager in Training to oversee multiple store locations within a district from Overland Park, KS. This role focuses on achieving district sales goals, supporting performance evaluations, staffing, and loss prevention across stores.

The position requires 1–2 years of retail sales experience, strong customer service, travel readiness within the district, and the ability to recruit, train, and develop high-caliber teams.