District Manager, SoCal

True Religion; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) with employer match

Merchandise discounts

Job summary

True Religion is seeking a District Manager to lead store performance across a multi-store district. You will develop Store Managers, drive sales and operational execution, and ensure brand standards are delivered with strong field presence.

The role requires coordinating with corporate teams to translate company strategy into consistent field execution, growth, and alignment with brand goals. Travel within the district is expected.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in multi-unit retail leadership.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, retail, or related field preferred.
• Proven success in driving district-level sales growth and KPI performance.
• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing store leadership teams.
• Strong operational knowledge across payroll, inventory, loss prevention, and compliance.
• Experience building and sustaining a selling culture that delivers exceptional customer experiences.
• Strong analytical, coaching, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel 80%+ of the time within the district.

Responsibilities

• Drive District Performance: Own district KPIs including sales, payroll, shrink, and profitability.
• Lead & Develop Store Leadership: Recruit, hire, coach, and develop Store Managers.
• Lead & Communicate Effectively: Set clear expectations, communicate priorities consistently.
• Field Leadership & Presence: Maintain a consistent presence, travel within the district.
• Operational Excellence: Ensure payroll controls, loss prevention, and compliance.
• Customer Experience Leadership: Champion selling culture and guest experience standards.
• Merchandising & Brand Standards: Ensure visual merchandising across locations.
• Talent & Staffing Strategy: Plan staffing and performance management.
• Cross-Functional Partnership: Liaison between stores and corporate teams.
• Planning & Execution: Develop and execute weekly, monthly, quarterly action plans.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Multi-unit leadership

Analytical skills

Coaching

Communication

Travel 80%+

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Description

Department:

Corp HO

Location:

53304 - District 04

THE PURPOSE:

The District Manager is accountable for leading store performance across a multi-store district by developing high-performing Store Managers, driving consistent sales and operational execution, and ensuring brand and customer experience standards are delivered across all locations. Through a strong field presence, this role partners closely with store leadership and corporate teams to translate company strategy into consistent field execution across the district, drive sustainable growth, and ensure alignment with True Religion’s brand, culture, and business objectives.

THE ROLE (what You Are Accountable For)

• Drive District Performance: Own district-level KPIs, including sales, payroll, shrink, and profitability, taking action to address trends, risks, and opportunities.


• Lead & Develop Store Leadership: Recruit, hire, coach, and develop Store Managers, building a strong leadership bench and supporting succession planning.


• Lead & Communicate Effectively: Set clear expectations, communicate priorities consistently, and foster an open, inclusive environment where teams feel informed, heard, and supported.


• Field Leadership & Presence: Maintain a consistent presence in stores, traveling within the district consistently, and providing hands-on coaching, feedback, and support to drive execution and accountability.


• Operational Excellence: Ensure consistent execution of company policies, procedures, and standards across all stores, including payroll controls, loss prevention, and compliance.


• Customer Experience Leadership: Champion True Religion’s selling culture and guest experience standards, coaching Store Managers to deliver exceptional service across the district.


• Merchandising & Brand Standards: Ensure visual merchandising and brand presentation standards are executed consistently across all locations.


• Talent & Staffing Strategy: Partner with Store Managers on staffing plans, hiring strategies, and performance management to support business needs.


• Cross-Functional Partnership: Act as a liaison between stores and corporate teams, communicating store needs and supporting the execution of company initiatives.


• Planning & Execution: Develop and execute weekly, monthly, and quarterly action plans aligned to district and company goals.


• Other required tasks as assigned.

YOU ARE:

You are a strategic, field-based retail leader who drives performance through influence, visibility, and accountability. You bring strong business acumen and executive presence, with the ability to coach and challenge Store Managers to elevate results. You think beyond a single location, analyzing trends across multiple stores and driving disciplined execution at scale. Above all, you are passionate about building strong teams, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and representing the True Religion brand with confidence and integrity.

Required Minimum Experience

• 5+ years of experience in multi-unit retail leadership, preferably within a specialty or fashion retail environment


• Bachelor’s degree in business, retail, or a related field preferred


• Proven success in driving district-level sales growth and KPI performance year over year


• Demonstrated ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing store leadership teams


• Strong operational knowledge across payroll, inventory, loss prevention, and compliance


• Experience building and sustaining a selling culture that delivers exceptional customer experiences


• Strong analytical, coaching, and communication skills


• Ability to travel 80%+ of the time within the district, flying and/or driving as applicable

Additional Role Information

• Compensation: The anticipated base salary range for this role is $120,000 – $150,000. This is a full-time, exempt position. This range represents the low and high ends of the expected base salary range for this role based on the applicable location. True Religion reasonably expects to pay within this range in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Actual compensation will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, skills, knowledge, and internal equity.


• Perks: We offer a mix of benefits and perks to support our employees at work and beyond, including health benefits, a 401(k) with employer match, merchandise discounts, commuter benefits, wellness & employee assistance programs, and more.


• Work Model: This role is based in Southern California, near a True Religion store, and requires regular travel, with an expectation of in-store presence on designated days to support collaboration and business needs.


• Employment Eligibility: Employment with True Religion is contingent upon meeting applicable employment eligibility requirements.

True Religion is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Applicable law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation during the recruitment process. Please let us know if you require accommodation, and we will make appropriate arrangements. You can contact us at [e-mail] with these requests.