District Manager, Northeast - Connecticut Based

Chico's FAS, Inc. paying for Chico's Retail Operations, Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

KnitWell Group’s Soma brand seeks a district-level leader to create hospitable environments for store teams and customers. This role develops strategic leadership and business acumen in store leaders to maximize performance and profitability, serving as a role model who inspires exceptional customer experiences.

You will work with field leadership to implement initiatives across brand expression, operations, and OMNI tools, while building a high-performing team capable of adapting in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; High School degree required.
• 5+ years of multi-store leadership experience within specialty retail preferred.
• Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to inspire and delight customers, to build trust with business partners, and to foster a rich, team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop store leaders to maximize performance and profitability.
• Foster hospitality, customer experiences, and relationships across the organization.
• Translate company initiatives into executable district plans and budget controls.
• Read and react to Profit/Loss reports to drive EBITDA.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High School diploma required

Tools

MS Office

Tablet/Mobile devices

Social media

Job description

About us

Inspired by our customers who appreciate fashion as much as function, Soma is an intimate apparel brand that embraces a passion for comfort and confidence by offering beautiful, innovative solutions. At Soma, every day is a chance to make women feel more empowered. Join the movement. Bring your talents and discover opportunities, support, and growth.

POSITION OBJECTIVE

This position will lead a team in creating a hospitable environment for store associates and customers alike. This role is responsible for developing the strategic leadership and business acumen skills in store leaders to maximize store performance and profitability. A role model, creating memorable customer experiences and building enduring relationships with both internal and external customers.

FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Demonstrates exceptional customer service and relationship-building behaviors reinforcing Chico’s FAS selling culture of Hospitality, Experience and Relationships. Embodies the leadership and interpersonal savvy needed to attract, develop, and retain a high-performance team and build future bench. Partners with senior field leadership and business partners, executes key company initiatives to ensure consistency across the organization relating to brand expression, selling culture, operations, and technology. Demonstrates strategic and collaborative leadership; is an influencer who takes smart risks and an innovative approach. Driven to create, build and cultivate relationships with customers, amongst all levels and across all business units within the organization, particularly among peer group, sharing ideas and supporting each other for the betterment of the company. Cultivates an environment that encourages self-accountability and drives their own professional development. Teaches and develops skills with Store leaders to enable/empower them to be entrepreneurial business leaders. Has strong prioritization, organizational skills and can multi-task in a fast paced, ever-changing environment. Strives to deliver consistent incremental business results by focusing on creating experiences and deepening relationships with our customers. Maintains a deep understanding and a clear and strategic view of the selling culture and OMNI functionality (Order/Ship from store, clienteling and outreach). Inspires teams to make decisions that are in alignment with company goals and objectives and always in the best interest of our customer. Ability to develop and execute strategies that support new customer acquisition and builds relationships with the local community. Leverages customer feedback and insights to develop strategies to influence our selling culture and enhance the customer experience. Provides weekly context to Customer Mindset; identifies and communicates feedback both formally (NPS) and informally (district) feedback. Ensures consistent expense management and payroll control. Utilizes reporting to maximize efficiencies within the district and applies appropriate solves/strategies/action plans. Stays current with the trends of the retail competitive landscape and brings innovative ideas and solutions to the business. Ability to read and analyze Profit/Loss reports and understands the importance of driving EBITDA. Values individuality and the diverse talents of their team. Leads the team by communicating expectations, providing guidance, delivering feedback, and empowering the team to be their best.

COMPETENCIES

Culture Living the Chico’s FAS Values and Guiding Principles by demonstrating Customer Focus, Instilling Trust, Driving Engagement and Delivering Results with High Performance. Manages Complexity Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. Plans and Aligns Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. Organizational Savvy Maneuvering comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. Courage Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree strongly preferred; High School degree required 5+ years of multi-store leadership experience within specialty retail preferred Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills Ability to inspire and delight customers, to build trust with business partners, and to foster a rich, team-oriented environment Demonstrated success driving results. Expertise in selling strategies and methodologies, strategic planning, operational execution, and employee motivation Positive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic. Ability to push through obstacles. Sets personal standards high and is known as the ideal model of the expectations that he/she demands Proficient computer skills; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, tablet/mobile devices, and social media Ability to identify and communicate macro or micro trends that may positively or negatively impact the business Ability to travel, work weekends, and attend networking events when the business requires

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

An essential function of the job is the ability to move about in a store including standing, walking, kneeling, stooping, climbing ladders, using stairs, carrying, bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching out with the body, arms, or legs, pulling, and lifting objects up to 50 pounds. Sometimes these movements are made quickly and repeatedly. Constant Walking/Standing- 67-100% of 8-hour shift Frequent Climbing- 34%-66% of 8-hour shift

The wage range for this position is $105,000 to $132,000. Successful candidates’ wage rates will be determined based on their individual qualifications for the position.

Location: Field Mgmnt-District 5102 Soma

Position Type: Regular/Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

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KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America – Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.