District Retail Leader - Grow 20–25 Stores; Travel 3–4 Days

Clarks; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Clarks is seeking a Retail District Sales Manager to drive strategic goals across 20–25 stores in the district, overseeing Area Managers and Store Managers. The role emphasizes staffing, training, and profitability through strong leadership and data-driven decision making.

The DSM will travel 3–4 days weekly, ensure operational excellence, and partner with home office to deliver a superior customer experience in footwear and fashion—an expansion-friendly, performance-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Retail management experience, preferably in footwear and/or fashion apparel.
• Experience overseeing multiple stores and remote staff.
• Strong leadership and recruiting abilities.
• Excellent MS Office and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Conducts regular store visits to ensure effective execution of retail strategic plans and maximize sales and profits.
• Direct supervision of all Area Managers and Store Managers within the district; staffing the stores by recruiting and hiring.
• Communicates expectations and monitors performance weekly using reports; plans travel accordingly.
• Uses sales trends and budgets to optimize schedules to meet Sales Per Hour targets.
• Oversees store openings/closures, staffing, and operational items.
• Builds a high-performing store-management team and sets objectives for performance.

Skills

Staff supervision

Relationship building

Customer focus

MS Office

Reporting

Education

High school diploma

College degree preferred

Job description

Clarks is seeking a Retail District Sales Manager to drive strategic goals across 20–25 stores in the district, overseeing Area Managers and Store Managers. The role emphasizes staffing, training, and profitability through strong leadership and data-driven decision making.

The DSM will travel 3–4 days weekly, ensure operational excellence, and partner with home office to deliver a superior customer experience in footwear and fashion—an expansion-friendly, performance-driven environment.