District Manager – Ohio/Michigan

Bealls, Inc.; London (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned retail business is looking for a District/Group Manager to engage with store managers and enhance guest experiences. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing talent, analyzing sales reports, and maintaining store merchandising standards. This role requires a minimum of 5 years of retail management experience and the ability to communicate effectively across all levels of management. A college degree or equivalent experience is essential, along with strong problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Travel to store locations is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of retail management experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and retain talent through coaching and evaluation.
• Analyze sales reports to maximize sales results.
• Communicate effectively with corporate office and store teams.

Skills

Coaching

Interpersonal skills

Team-building

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

4-year college degree or equivalent retail management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll/scheduling software

Job description

Come join a team that brings a people‑first approach to everything we do! Bealls and Home Centric are a part of Bealls Inc., a family owned and operated business where “We Outfit the Family for Less”. Being a growing organization with an eye to the future, we continue to enter new markets and expand the guest footprint. As an organization, we encourage authenticity, reward accountability, and provide stability and life balance to associates.

If you are a multi‑unit leader who is ready to engage with passionate and knowledgeable store managers, you will love the team‑focused culture at Bealls and Home Centric. Our leaders are excited about connecting with the guest, enjoy driving efficiencies and results, and thrive in an energetic and fast‑paced environment. You are empowered to deliver leadership, direction, guidance, and support to store teams and to make decisions that enhance the guest experience and exceed their expectations. We believe in focused and intentional development for our associates by providing meaningful experiences that grow and develop skills for a successful career.

AS A DISTRICT/GROUP MANAGER – A TYPICAL DAY INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:

Impact On Your People

• Developing, coaching, evaluating, and retaining talent. Creating sustainable talent strategies that support team and company growth.
• Recruiting, selecting, and talent management of a team of store managers.
• Investing time in continuous training and development opportunities for self and others.
• Inspiring and motivating a team to deliver results through clear and concise feedback and coaching.
• Creating a sense of teamwork, collaboration, and engagement among associates.
• Identify and adapt shared best practices to promote an excellent guest experience.

Impact On Your Business

• Utilize and analyze weekly sales reports to track and communicate business results and determine actions to maximize sales.
• Building and leading a guest‑centric culture across the district.
• Utilize guest survey reporting tools to drive change in key areas with the greatest impact on guest.

Experience

• Championing our credit and loyalty programs. Create accountability, identify opportunities, and guide solutions for store results.
• Guiding operational excellence, process, workload efficiency, and payroll control.
• Lead teams to maintain store merchandising direction and standards, product flow, inventory flexing, and signage to ensure consistency of brand experience.
• Communicate all information to/from corporate office for stores through weekly calls and regular visits to ensure consistency of presentation and standard operating procedures to drive top line sales.

What it takes to be successful as a District/Group Manager

• Talented in coaching, teaching, training, and engaging managers and associates in a variety of roles and levels of experience.
• Ability to build rapport, trust, and engage with clear and concise communication that enhances the growth and job performance of self and others.
• Capability to interpret and apply company procedures/policies.
• Utilize Microsoft Office programs and payroll/scheduling software.
• Works well both independently and within a team environment.
• Maintains current awareness and knowledge of the competitive landscape.
• Establish goals, guide employee performance, and hold self and others accountable to high‑performance standards and results.

What we are looking for in a Bealls or Home Centric District/Group Manager

• 4‑year college degree or equivalent upper‑level retail management experience required.
• 5 years minimum of retail management experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proven ability to work well with all levels of management, build partnerships and influence teams.
• Strong problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Team‑building skills.

Physical Demands

• Must have adequate vision, speech, hearing, and physical ability to perform essential job functions, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and carry at least 10 pounds.
• Must have full body rotation and mobility (i.e., bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching).
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
• Travel to potential and existing store locations is required, including overnight stay.