District Manager - Philadelphia Market

Citi Trends, Inc.; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Citi Trends, Inc. is seeking a District Manager to lead assigned stores, focusing on operational efficiency, merchandising, and executing corporate initiatives. The role emphasizes building a positive work culture and driving store performance across multiple locations.

The District Manager will require strong leadership, the ability to manage P&L, and frequent travel to stores within the district. The position supports change management and adherence to company standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or 5 years of related experience.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure district compliance with company policies and standards.
• Visit stores within each district on a planned schedule and provide guidance.
• Monitor store sales and payroll; initiate action plans to meet goals.
• Review P&L statements with Store Managers to control expenses.
• Ensure store cleanliness and general appearance.
• Coordinate shrinkage reduction programs with Store Managers.
• Monitor inventory and store audits to correct deficiencies.
• Ensure loss prevention communications are followed.
• Maintain safety rule compliance.
• Oversee promotions, hiring, and status changes through Store Managers.
• Monitor training programs for new Store Managers.
• Approve salary changes and ensure consistent district salary administration.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local laws and proper recordkeeping.
• Communicate with buying staff on merchandise needs and stock levels.
• Ensure timely execution of merchandising presentation guidelines and changes.
• Report significant district changes about vacancies or real estate issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field

Job description

The District Manager is responsible for the leadership and direction of assigned stores within a district, focusing on operational procedures, merchandise presentation, and execution of all corporate initiatives. The District Manager will play a critical role in building a positive work culture, driving employee involvement, and supporting change management efforts within the retail organization.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensures district compliance with all company policies, directives, and operational standards.
• Visit all stores within each district on a planned schedule, providing constructive guidance and reviewing operational performance.
• Monitors store sales and payroll performance of all stores and initiates action plans to achieve company goals.
• Review P&L statements monthly with each Store Manager to ensure all controllable expenses are within company guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with company cleanliness standards and general store appearance.
• Coordinates action plans with each Store Manager to execute shrinkage reduction programs in their stores.
• Monitors the results of store cycle inventories and store audits to ensure corrections of any deficiencies.
• Ensures all loss prevention communications are followed to maintain awareness of shoplifting issues and internal theft.
• Maintains compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
• Ensures timely execution of company procedures for new hires, promotions, and all other status changes through routine communication with each Store Manager.
• Monitors all training programs for new Store Managers.
• Approve all required status changes and ensure consistent salary administration within the district.
• Ensures strict compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws and accurate recordkeeping of store personnel files.
• Communicate with buying staff on any merchandise needs, new items, and stock levels.
• Ensures timely execution of all merchandise presentation guidelines.
• Monitors the prompt and accurate completion of markdowns, price changes, and store promotions.
• Communicates new store location possibilities and availability of new site locations for existing stores.
• Reports any significant changes within the district concerning vacancies, competition, or any other real estate issues.
• Performs other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES:

• Ability to read and understand documents such as general correspondence, cash reports, markdown reports, register tapes, department reports, and office procedures/memos. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and fellow associates.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• This position requires up to 50% travel.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or 5 years of experience and/or training in the related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee must frequently use their hands to handle or feel objects and must be able to speak and hear clearly.
• The employee may occasionally need to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required for this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
• The employee must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment. Discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. is prohibited.