District Manager , Upstate NY

N23 Premium Brands Opco LLC; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 106,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merchandise discount

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Job summary

KnitWell Group is seeking a District Manager to oversee LOFT stores across Upstate New York, driving profitability through customer experiences, operations, product management and talent development. You will lead with a strategic lens across multiple locations.

The role requires 5+ years in specialty retail, multi-store management, coaching, and strong people leadership. Willingness to travel between stores and collaborate with leaders to uphold merchandising and pricing standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of specialty retail experience.
• Multi-store management experience required.
• Enjoys coaching and developing talent.
• Must have strong people management skills.
• Technology proficient and a strong business acumen.
• Ability to travel and manage time between multiple store locations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee LOFT stores in Upstate NY to drive profitability and customer experience.
• Coach and develop district managers and store leaders.
• Ensure merchandising and pricing standards across all stores.
• Lead operations, product management, and talent development.
• Visit stores regularly to assess performance and provide guidance.
• Collaborate on marketing initiatives and community involvement.

Skills

Multi-store management

Coaching & development

People management

Business acumen

Travel, time management

Technology proficiency

Job description

About us LOFT creates modern, feminine, versatile clothing for women with one common style goal: to look and feel confident wherever the day takes them. We empower women to find their authentic self-expression because feeling like yourself is always in style. Here at LOFT, we're busy styling the careers and supporting the lives of everyday optimists just like you. Express your authentic self and experience endless inspiration, all while enjoying the opportunities and benefits that help you get the most from your career, life, and wardrobe.

About the role

As a District Manager, you will oversee the operations of Loft stores in the Upstate NY area. You will drive profitability across all stores by focusing on customer experience, business operations, product management, and talent development. In this leadership role, you’ll ensure the district runs smoothly and achieves its goals.

The impact you can have

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

• Cultivate a customer-focused environment that consistently delivers exceptional customer experiences.
• Inspire, educate, and coach associates to leverage the brand's behaviors to create genuine customer connections.
• Foster an inclusive culture for associates where everyone feels welcome and engaged.
• Oversee all people management functions, including recruiting, hiring, and developing diverse management-level talent for the district.
• Conduct regular store visits to assess operations and provide guidance to management.
• Educate store management on marketing initiatives, product placement, lifestyle concepts and product knowledge.
• Cultivate a strong operational dynamic with store managers to achieve goals.
• Ensure all stores in the district uphold the highest merchandising and operational standards.
• Oversee product management directives including execution of all pricing strategies.
• Analyze business reporting and develop strategies to maximize performance.
• Promote community involvement by supporting company-sponsored events and philanthropic initiatives.

What you’ll bring to the role

• 5+ years of specialty retail experience
• Multi-store management experience required
• Enjoys coaching and developing talent
• Must have strong people management skills
• Technology proficient and a strong business acumen
• Ability to travel and manage time appropriately between multiple store locations

Benefits

• You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand’s discount policies. A culture of giving back - local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer matching to eligible nonprofit organizations, plus philanthropic activities to support our communities
• Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(k)
• Time off - paid time off and holidays
• Job offers will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills.
• Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Location: Field Mgmt-District 116 LOFT-ANN-Rochester, NY 14626

Position Type: Regular/Full time

Pay Range: $106,000.00 - $130,000.00 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact [e-mail]. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.

KnitWell Group, a specialty retail operating company, comprises some of the most iconic brands in America - Ann Taylor, Chico's, Haven Well Within, Lane Bryant, LOFT, Soma, Talbots, White House Black Market. Individually, our brands are unique and strong. Together, we are powerful. Our common thread is our commitment to create exceptional products, provide memorable experiences, and achieve superior results. Our associates are innovators who thrive through collaboration and are dedicated to excellence. At the heart of it all are the customers we serve. We are dedicated to creating fashion that not only looks good but also makes our customers feel good.