District Manager Retail

SAS Retail Services, Inc.; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SAS Retail Services, Inc. is seeking a District Manager Retail to lead sales execution in the Manchester, NH area. Responsibilities include managing sales teams, ensuring effective execution of client programs, and delivering team training content.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associate’s Degree, strong retail management experience, and exceptional leadership skills. The position involves up to 60% travel and requires significant physical activity.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of experience in retail management.
• Experience in hiring and managing part-time employees.
• Demonstrated results reporting, inventory, and merchandising skills.

Responsibilities

• Coaching designated associates in the district.
• Managing client programs and execution standards.
• Hiring and supervising personnel.

Skills

Directing and leading people

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Multitasking under pressure

Organizational skills

Supervising and evaluating performance

Education

Associate's Degree or equivalent experience

Bachelor's Degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Access

Outlook

Job description

Summary

District Manager Retail is responsible for the overall sales execution of business objectives within their assigned territory. In this key leadership role, the District Manager supports client programs by managing the sales execution teams dedicated to in-store programs. The position is responsible for driving execution results through hands‑on management of teams, objectives, training and close coordination with peer management and support teams.

Job will remain open until filled.

Responsibilities

• In field coaching of all designated associates in district.
• Maximize execution within your district through effective results management using regular team calls, one‑on‑one coaching, and training.
• Meet each client’s execution expectations set forth by the company by providing reporting to impacted associates.
• Effectively schedule, manage, and execute all client programs.
• Effectively hire, manage schedules, train, develop personnel, and oversee programs in your district.
• Actively manage flawless execution through proactive hiring, training, scheduling, supervision, and in‑store oversight.
• Project a positive image representing the company to clients and community.
• Promote client priorities in store.
• Deliver team training content in settings from one‑on‑one to large group presentations.
• Regularly conduct coaching sessions with associates to discuss strategies for ongoing improvement.
• Communicate with support teams, address support issues, and determine appropriate mode of communication.
• Utilize reporting to review sales team results, monitor un‑staffed locations, and assess trends.
• Train associates in store relationship building, product knowledge, and selling skills.
• Recruit, interview, hire, and schedule direct reports.
• Conduct employee evaluations and performance reviews.
• Identify succession candidates to support future business growth.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by supervisor or manager.

Travel and/or Driving Requirements

Travel and driving are essential duties. Travel or drive up to 60% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience (Bachelor’s Degree preferred).
• 2–4 years of experience in retail management, including hiring, managing part‑time employees, demonstration, results reporting, inventory, merchandising, and training.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to direct, lead, coach, and develop people.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, and web browsers.
• Ability to complete multiple duties accurately while shifting between tasks with interruptions and deadlines.
• Well‑organized, detail‑oriented, and able to handle a fast‑paced work environment.
• Skill in supervising, delegating responsibility, training, and evaluating performance.
• Ability to work effectively with management.

Environmental & Physical Requirements

Primarily in an office environment. Requires significant physical activity, lifting or pushing up to 50 pounds, standing for long periods, using products or cooking for demonstration, and occasional work in extremely cold conditions (refrigerated and freezer sections). Requires travel and driving.

Important Information

The company is committed to providing equal opportunity in all employment practices without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by law. The company shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable an applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment as required by law.