District Manager in Training — Lead & Grow Stores

Cadient, LLC; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Rapid promotion opportunities

Fun work environment

Integrity and passion

Benefits and employee discount

Base pay + commission

Job summary

Journeys in Glendale, AZ is seeking a District Manager in Training to assist the District Sales Manager in supervising multiple retail stores. You will help drive sales, evaluate staff, and ensure adherence to company policies across the district.

You’ll recruit, train, and develop store teams, travel within the district, and support operational excellence in a fast-paced retail environment. This role requires 1–2 years of retail experience and a strong customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years retail sales experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Home store meets the Grand Open Ready criteria.
• 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 all training programs leading up to District Manager in Training or equivalent.
• 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.
• Support the DSM in evaluating people and performance and developing action plans.
• Staff stores within the district.
• Manage Loss Prevention practices within the district.
• Direct store operations and coach employees to policy standards.
• Ensure company initiatives are implemented across stores.
• Recruit and hire store management candidates per DSM instructions.
• Train and promote store employees within the district.
• Conduct regular store visits and report findings.
• Maintain communication with District Manager, Regional, and corporate staff.

Skills

Retail sales

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Job description

Journeys in Glendale, AZ is seeking a District Manager in Training to assist the District Sales Manager in supervising multiple retail stores. You will help drive sales, evaluate staff, and ensure adherence to company policies across the district.

You’ll recruit, train, and develop store teams, travel within the district, and support operational excellence in a fast-paced retail environment. This role requires 1–2 years of retail experience and a strong customer-service mindset.