Future District Manager Lead, Grow Sales & Travel

Ocean State Job Lot; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Promotions from within

Fun work environment

Excellent benefits

Employee discount

Commission and bonus potential

Job summary

Journeys is seeking a District Sales Manager to supervise retail store locations in the assigned district and develop the skills needed for the DSM role. This position offers opportunities for advancement and a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

The role focuses on achieving district sales goals, coaching staff, staffing stores, and ensuring policy execution across stores. Extensive travel within the district is required, with prior retail leadership and customer service passion essential.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years retail sales experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license.
• Willingness to travel extensively within district.
• Completion of training leading to District Manager in Training or equivalent.
• Ability to recruit, train, and develop high-caliber teams.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, fluid environment.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Achieve district sales goals and profitability targets while maintaining home store performance.
• Support the DSM in evaluating people, performance, developing action plans to improve sales, and measuring results.
• Assist in staffing stores within the district.
• Assist in managing Loss Prevention practices within the district.
• Direct store operations and provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practices.
• Ensure that all company initiatives are properly implemented and to the standard of the company direction.
• Recruit, interview, and hire store management candidates as per Regional/DSM instructions.
• Train, develop, and promote store employees within the district.
• Regularly conduct store visits as per Regional/DSM instructions.
• Maintain regular communication with District Sales Manager, Regional, and corporate office staff.
• 1–2 years retail sales experience
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Home store meets the Grand Open Ready criteria
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license
• Willingness to travel extensively within district
• Proven ability to increase sales and profitability
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop high-caliber teams
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Completion of all training programs leading up to District Manager in Training position or equivalent training/Multi-Store Supervisor experience
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
• Stand for long periods of time
• Must be at least 18 years of age*

Skills

Retail sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Willingness to travel

Leadership and coaching

Recruit/train/develop teams

Job description

Journeys is seeking a District Sales Manager to supervise retail store locations in the assigned district and develop the skills needed for the DSM role. This position offers opportunities for advancement and a dynamic, team-oriented environment.

The role focuses on achieving district sales goals, coaching staff, staffing stores, and ensuring policy execution across stores. Extensive travel within the district is required, with prior retail leadership and customer service passion essential.