District Manager, Northeast - People & Performance

California Fine Wine & Spirits; Cranbury Township (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Store discounts

Health care plans

401(k)

Disability & life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Career development

Consumer classes

More

Job summary

Total Wine & More is seeking a District Manager to lead Field Store Teams across the Maryland/Delaware/New Jersey markets. You will coach, mentor, and manage performance to drive top-line sales, margins, and expense control.

You will build strong teams, set clear objectives, and collaborate with partners to optimize resources and store standards. You will also network within the community, recruit top talent, and travel to manage multiple markets as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a business-related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5-10 years of retail background, including multi-unit under supervision.
• Proven understanding/working knowledge of store operating standards.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Exceptional experience driving top line sales through a customer service approach.
• Proven record of leadership and a history of developing management teams.
• Proven track record of strong recruiting, interviewing and staffing skills.
• Must be self-managed, highly motivated and have a strong drive for results.
• Strong verbal, written, organizational and presentation communication skills.
• Experience training and developing others.
• Proven record of exerting influence; driving and leading direct reports.
• Ability to network and build relationships within the community.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications, specifically Excel.
• Ability to travel to and manage multiple markets as needed.

Responsibilities

• Drive business sales and profits by executing corporate initiatives, analyzing business measurements, collaborating with business partners, and coaching store management teams.
• Build effective teams by establishing constructive relationships, regularly discussing developmental pathways, providing stretch assignments, succession planning, and hiring top talent.
• Establish clear objectives for management teams of store standards, business results, and people development through clear direction on policies, accountabilities, and performance expectations.
• Collaborate with management teams and business partners to provide strategies for organization, delegation, and awareness and utilization of available resources.
• Coach management teams to analyze business metrics to achieve optimal efficiencies and results.
• Reinforce accountability to Total Wine & More standards of customer service, store presentation, store operations, and corporate marketing plans through regular store visits.
• Lead local vendor management processes, including cost collection, inventory, and merchandising services.
• Develop strategies to enhance Total Wine & More's market position through competitive shopping, reporting findings and competitor marketplace tactics to Store Support Center partners.

Skills

People development

Leadership

Staff coaching

Relationship building

Communication

Time management

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Total Wine & More is seeking a District Manager to lead Field Store Teams across the Maryland/Delaware/New Jersey markets. You will coach, mentor, and manage performance to drive top-line sales, margins, and expense control.

You will build strong teams, set clear objectives, and collaborate with partners to optimize resources and store standards. You will also network within the community, recruit top talent, and travel to manage multiple markets as needed.