District Manager - Sarasota

Five Below; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Financial wellness support

Personal wellness resources

Job summary

A popular retail chain in Tallahassee seeks a District Manager to lead operations and cultivate a customer-first culture. You will develop high-performing teams, manage merchandising standards, and ensure exceptional customer experiences. The ideal candidate should have 5-7 years of retail management experience and excellent communication skills. This full-time role offers significant responsibilities to influence business performance and culture.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years retail management experience.
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate others.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional customer experiences and sales culture.
• Lead execution of merchandising and operational standards.
• Develop teams that embody Five Below’s culture.

Skills

Retail management experience

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Business acumen

Education

Four-year degree

Tools

Standard office applications

Job description

Overview

Lead district operations by building a culture that puts the customer first, developing a high-performing crew, and driving a consistent business in line with Five Below’s values and service standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure exceptional customer experiences through the Five Below service model that empowers crew to say yes to customers.
• Create and sustain a sales culture that achieves district business performance results.
• Lead execution of and follow up on all company merchandising and operational standards through close monitoring of merchandise flow and sell through.
• Challenge and equip store managers to creatively anticipate the needs of the customer and understand the why behind the what.

Develop a High Performing Crew

• Attract, lead and develop teams that are ambassadors of Five Below’s culture.
• Regularly visit stores to learn from and recognize leaders who are driving business performance and to coach and develop leaders who need support.
• Present facts clearly, coach effectively, and actively listen to inspire trust and respect of direct reports.
• Ensure people feel cared for and connected to each other and foster a culture that values inclusion and diversity.
• Execute a talent strategy that attracts quality candidates and retains the best talent to make Five Below an employer of choice.
• Foster career growth through individual goal and development planning and performance coaching.
• Partner with Store Managers and Human Resources for employee coaching/counseling, performance documentation and employee relations matters.
• Develop a peer network internally and externally to build strong recruitment pipelines and succession plans for your district.
• Inspire accountability by providing training, coaching, and consistent feedback to your team.

Drive a Consistent Business

• Lead district to deliver sustained business performance and productivity.
• Clearly communicate Five Below’s vision for the crew that empowers them to meet or exceed company objectives.
• Leverage reports and metrics to make decisions that positively impact sales, customer experience, profitability, shrink, payroll, and staffing.
• Equip store managers with business acumen, including a focus on financial management issues, critical controls and adherence to company policy.
• Analyze daily, weekly, monthly business results and store visits to pursue ways to drive greater performance level of direct reports.
• Build strong relationships and work closely with corporate business partners (i.e., HR, visual operations, asset protection, etc.) to capitalize on business opportunities.
• Achieve results without compromising quality or integrity of work and adhere to company policies and local, state, and federal laws.

The Five Below Way

• Wow our customers: Put the customer first and make a difference in people’s lives.
• Unleash your passion: Check your ego at the door and do what you say you will do.
• Hold the penny hostage: Treat Five Below like your own business, control expenses, and hire talent that will do the same.
• Achieve the Impossible: Set the bar high for self and team and outperform expectations.
• Work Hard, Have Fun, Build a Career: Come to work ready to take on the day, create a fun atmosphere and recognize the team for all the efforts.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years retail management experience
• Four-year degree, preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proven ability to lead, coach, and motivate others.
• Strong business acumen and problem-solving skills
• Conduct root cause analysis to diagnose and address complex business problems.
• Create business plans and contingency plans.
• Proficiency in computer use and standard office applications.

Benefits

Explore our benefits site to discover all the perks and support we offer. From health coverage to financial and personal wellness, we\'ve got you covered—check it out today! Benefits site: benefits.fivebelow.com/public/welcome

Equal Opportunity and Accommodations

Five Below is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

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Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Business Development

Industries

• Retail