District Manager: Lead Makeries & Revenue Growth

Buff City Soap Franchise; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options (Medical,  D 

Life Insurance & Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Flexible Scheduling

401(k) with Company Match

Employee Discounts on Products and  S

Professional Development & Training

Exclusive Discounts at Outside Retail

Job summary

Buff City Soap is seeking a District Manager to oversee multiple Makeries, drive revenue, manage production and operations, and lead teams across locations in Iowa. The role requires coaching, strategic planning, and strong adherence to company policies to maintain Buff City Soap standards.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, budgeting, expense control, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Expect 40–45 hours per week with potential for bonuses based on performance.

Qualifications

• Leadership and coaching experience in a multi-unit retail environment.
• Ability to drive revenue and manage payroll budgets.

Responsibilities

• Uphold the Buff City Soap 'experience' in his/her Makeries to promote the upscale image and success the Buff City Soap name has earned.
• Coaching your team to provide results in every aspect of revenue, productivity, and client service.
• Have forethought and strategic planning skills on many areas from traffic trends and competitive analysis to bench planning for staffing needs.
• Ensure quality Makery Associates and Makery Managers are hired and trained properly in all Makeries in the district.
• Oversee compliance of Makery Managers with established Buff City Soap policies and standards, such as safekeeping of company funds and property, personnel practices, security, sales and record-keeping procedures and overall maintenance of the Makeries by performing required audits.
• Ensure strong expense control monitoring with emphasis on inventory, labor, and supply expense.
• Maintain a professional, even-tempered mentality to lead his/her area in situations that require strategic thought and problem solving tactics.
• Lead by example at all times, specifically while in the Makeries to give the clear appearance that the DM is the "operations manual."
• Be a "cheerleader" for Buff City Soap policies and procedures and ensure "buy in" occurs in all levels of management.
• Candidate should expect to work five days per week, and at least 40-45 hours or more as required to support and maintain brand standards at all assigned locations.

Skills

Team leadership

Sales coaching

Budgeting

Payroll management

Inventory control

Job description

Buff City Soap is seeking a District Manager to oversee multiple Makeries, drive revenue, manage production and operations, and lead teams across locations in Iowa. The role requires coaching, strategic planning, and strong adherence to company policies to maintain Buff City Soap standards.

Responsibilities include staffing, training, budgeting, expense control, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Expect 40–45 hours per week with potential for bonuses based on performance.