District Manager - Retail Store Operations

Winmark – the Resale Company; Minneapolis, Saint Paul (MN, MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Winmark – the Resale Company is seeking a District Manager to oversee retail operations, support franchisees, and drive performance across stores. The ideal candidate will possess retail management experience, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering strong partnerships. Responsibilities include conducting store visits, providing strategic guidance, and participating in franchisee training. The role offers a competitive salary and an array of generous benefits, with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the retail sector.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Short-term disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Profit sharing

Qualifications

• 4+ years of Retail Management experience preferred.
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently.
• Strong professionalism, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

• Support franchisees with operational strategies and brand standards.
• Conduct onsite and virtual store visits for franchisee education.
• Track store support activities in CRM for the assigned region.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time Management

Relationship Building

Education

4-year degree in Business Management or related field

Job description

District Manager - Retail Store Operations

District Manager - Retail Store Operations

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Winmark – the Resale Company provided pay range

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Base pay range

$65,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

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Are you looking to leverage your retail management expertise and grow in a new way? We’re seeking experienced retail store managers to support our franchisees by providing world-class support to franchise owners, offering strategic business guidance and constructive feedback focused on improving operational efficiency, financial performance, and brand growth. Your insights will empower franchisees to optimize their stores, drive profitability, and maintain high standards of customer service. At Winmark Corporation you will work in collaboration with others who are passionate about cultivating strong relationships and those who want to make a positive influence on communities, while making a sustainable impact on the world. You will discover what it’s like to work for a company where taking care of our people is genuinely a top priority – where we seek out those looking for a career, not just a job, and we offer exceptional benefits. Winmark Corporation is a nationally recognized franchisor of Once Upon A Child, Plato’s Closet, Play It Again Sports, Music Go Round and Style Encore.

This position works from our Plymouth, MN office Monday – Friday during our core business hours of 8am – 5pm, with travel approximately 12 – 14 weeks per year.

Responsibilities of the role include:

• Promoting Winmark’s mission to provide Resale for Everyone and foster productive working relationships with franchisees, as well as serving as a liaison between the various departments within the corporate office and franchisees.
• Conducting onsite and virtual store visits, in addition to other support and communication methods, working closely with franchisees to execute sound operational strategies by following the brand standards and models.
• Providing evaluation and education to franchisees relating to their business results individually and with comparison to system wide performance.
• Tracking all pertinent store support activities in CRM for assigned region to ensure store support expectations and documentation.
• Participating in training for franchisees including the development of curriculum and ongoing assessment of program. Attending and participating in leading sessions during the annual conference, along with potentially participating in regional meetings.

Primary qualifications for our role include:

• 4+ years Retail Management experience including merchandising and inventory management, preferably in multi-unit retail management with soft lines or related industry
• Excellent leadership, written and verbal communication skills, and time management skills
• Strong relationship building skills with a high level of professionalism, tact, and diplomacy
• 4- year degree preferred in Business Management or related field; or a combination of education and relevant experience
• Ability to work both collaboratively and independently
• Ability to travel (approximately 12 – 14 weeks throughout the year, 25 - 30% out of town travel)
• Must have a valid driver’s license, with the ability to travel in the United States and Canada

Annual salary is $65,000 – $80,000 DOQ/DOE, plus discretionary profit-sharing and great benefits package.

In exchange for your talent, Winmark offers rich health and welfare benefits such as a low premium, low deductible health plan, dental insurance, company-paid life and short-term disability insurance, generous paid time off, profit sharing, 401(k) retirement plan, and more. Open doors, relationships and taking care of our people are essentials of the Winmark culture. We offer career pathing, development opportunities and promote from within. If you’re looking to surround yourself by people that help you become your best you, let’s connect!

Keywords: Retail, Retail Management, Resale, Fashion Retail, Manager, General Manager, Multi-Store Management, Leadership, Soft Lines, Hard Lines, Leadership, Store Manager, Department Manager, District Manager, Training Manager, Merchandising, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Retail Operations, Manager, Visual Merchandising, Retail Experience, Retail Manager, Business Consulting, Small Business, Career Development, Brand Development

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management, Business Development, and Training

• Industries

  Retail Apparel and Fashion, Retail Recyclable Materials & Used Merchandise, and Retail

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Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid paternity leave

Paid maternity leave

Disability insurance

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