Senior District Manager

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Town of Texas (WI); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus

Travel allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Health insurance

401(k) matching

Clothing discount

Job summary

iRiS Recruiting Solutions seeks a high-energy Senior District Manager to lead our youthful women’s apparel retail teams across the region. You will drive revenue, operational excellence, and brand experience while spending four days a week in the field working directly with store teams.

You will conduct quarterly store audits, align visual standards, optimize inventory, and coach Store Managers to build a high-performance sales culture that resonates with our trend-forward audience.

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years in multi-unit retail leadership (District Manager or Senior District Manager).
• Travel flexibility: able to travel 4 days per week within the region.
• Business acumen: strong knowledge of retail math, P&L, scheduling, inventory.
• Leadership: high-energy, hands-on style with mentoring focus.
• Education: BA/BS in Business or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Drive Top-Line Sales: own district P&L and KPI targets.
• Store Optimization: analyze weekly metrics to maximize sales.
• Quarterly Store Deep Dives: conduct full store audits.
• Customer Experience: ensure vibrant, fast-paced shopping environment.
• Leadership & Talent Development: recruit and onboard Store Managers.
• In-Store Coaching: travel 4 days per week for coaching sessions.
• Succession Planning: develop internal leadership bench.
• Visual Merchandising & Operations: maintain brand standards.
• Operational Excellence: oversee inventory control and shrink targets.
• Cross-Functional Partnering: liaise with merchandising, HR, and ops.

Skills

Multi-unit leadership

P&L management

Retail analytics

Coaching & development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position Title

Senior District Manager – Youthful Women’s Apparel

Location

Field-Based (Regional)

Travel Required

~80% (4 days/week in the field)

About the Role

We are seeking a high-energy, results-driven Senior District Manager to lead, inspire, and elevate our retail store teams across the region. In this role, you will be the driving force behind revenue generation, operational excellence, and brand experience for our trend-forward, youthful women’s apparel brand. You will spend 4 days a week on the road working directly with store teams on the sales floor. Beyond weekly high-touch coaching visits, you will lead a comprehensive quarterly deep-dive audit for every store in your district to align visual standards, inventory depth, talent mapping, and P&L performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive Top-Line Sales: Own district P&L performance, consistently achieving and exceeding KPI targets (Sales Revenue, Conversion, UPT, ATV, and Payroll/Labor Efficiency).
• Store Optimization: Analyze store-level sales metrics weekly to identify trends, opportunity areas, and actionable strategies to maximize foot traffic and sales performance.
• Quarterly Store Deep Dives: Conduct structured, full-day quarterly store audits evaluating operational integrity, visual merchandising, stockroom flow, talent strength, and financial performance.
• Customer Experience: Ensure every store delivers a vibrant, fast-paced, and engaging shopping environment tailored to our youthful customer base.
• Leadership & Talent Development Recruit & Retain Top Talent: Source, hire, and onboard high-performing Store Managers who thrive in a fast-fashion, trend-conscious environment.
• In-Store Coaching: Spend 4 days a week traveling to stores to conduct shoulder-to-shoulder coaching, driving a high-performance sales culture.
• Succession Planning: Build a strong bench of internal talent by actively developing Store Managers and Assistant Managers for future growth opportunities.
• Visual Merchandising & Operations Brand Execution: Ensure visual standards, floor sets, window displays, and promo executions strictly align with corporate brand guidelines and resonate with our demographic.
• Operational Excellence: Oversee inventory control, loss prevention, shrink targets, and audit compliance across all locations.
• Cross-Functional Partnering: Serve as the liaison between store teams and corporate partners (Merchandising, HR, Visual, and Operations) to provide actionable feedback on product reception and inventory needs.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 5+ years of multi-unit retail leadership (District Manager or Senior District Manager) within women’s apparel, fast fashion, or specialty retail.
• Proven Track Record: Demonstrated history of driving double-digit sales growth, turnaround performance, and achieving sales targets across multiple locations.
• Travel Flexibility: Ability to travel 4 days per week within the region, including overnight stays as required.
• Business Acumen: Deep understanding of retail math, P&L management, scheduling optimization, and inventory management.
• Leadership Style: High-energy, hands-on, and passionate about mentoring teams on the sales floor.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Fashion Merchandising, or equivalent field experience preferred.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Base Salary + Performance-Based Bonus
• Travel Allowance / Company Mileage Reimbursement
• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Generous Employee Clothing Discount & Allowance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company Holidays