District Manager - D303 - New Jersey

Store - NWK-PARSIPPANY, NJ
Under the leadership of a training peer, learn the role of District Manager. See District Manager duties below:
Under the leadership of the Zone Vice President / Regional Operations Director, the District Manager is responsible for spending most of their time on the overall management and financial performance of the district and ensuring a healthy culture and working environment. The District Manager will be directly involved in developing a well-trained, highly motivated Store Management Team that will support the growth and succession needs of the district. The District manager is expected to spend most of the time managing their teams to attain the company objectives and ensure proper execution of company processes across the district.
Major Activities
Financial Results and Drive Profitable Store Growth
Delivers sales/profit plan and other KPIs in conjunction with annual performance objectives.
Updates ZVP/RD on results of sales efforts, District issues, action plans and activities to quantify progress.
Ensures adherence to sales/payroll forecasting process.
Actively looks for new ways/methods to improve store productivity.
Actively involved in and Monitors the progress of new/relocated stores and reacts as necessary to issues that arise.
Visits the competition often, taking note of new trends and opportunities to improve our business.
Leads the shrink, safety and physical security programs to deliver goals and a safe and secure environment. Ensure stores are following key operational inventory awareness.
Ensure Effective Store Process Execution
Leads and manage all aspects of the store, including adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) and Company programs to ensure compliance to applicable laws and requirements; ensure execution of Company policies and standards; hold team accountable for store conditions and results.
Validates that both merchandising, and replenishment tasks are planned and scheduled utilizing task the task system.
Ensures that managers exercise proper planning techniques, and communication to store teams.
Drives store execution through frequent and productive store tours and provide feedback.
Provides guidance to ensure that all stores perform The Michaels store of excellence standards.
Ensures timely and efficient execution of merchandise presentation directives.
Ensures that stores not meeting expectations have a plan to return to acceptable conditions.
Leadership, Attract, Engage and Retain Talent
Leads and supervises a diverse team of Store Managers.
Establishes “everyone is a recruiter” expectations by consistently recruiting management candidates from within the company, external to Michaels, and colleges through networking.
Executes a strong onboarding program for all new and newly promoted managers.
Is responsible for the performance management and engagement of a well-trained, highly diverse Leadership and stores team that will support the growth and succession needs of the stores and district.
Inspires and coaches Store Managers and Store Leadership to consistently demonstrate behaviors that result in high team member and customer engagement as well as the attainment of aggressive sales goals.
Clearly communicates objectives and priorities to the store’s teams.
Takes the lead in developing talent and builds a bench for future talent needs.
By personal example establishes the culture that attracts diverse talent to the organization.
Customer Experience
Models and ensure store teams provide a great customer experience through operational and interpersonal process and procedures.
Executes company merchandising strategies to drive customer engagement.
Leads and support community involvement.
Develops a culture that empowers team members to maximize the quality and quantity of customer service they offer.
Other Responsibilities
Execute other corporate initiative or duties as assigned, including but not limited to, special assignments i.e. (mentoring, merchandise committees, zone captain, etc.).
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Education
College Degree
Preferred Special Certifications or Technical Skills
5-7+ years of progressive responsibility leading multiple retail business units.
Preferred Type of Experience the Job Requires
Demonstrated outstanding leadership experience leading a distributed team
Passion for the customer, stores, the product and the business model
Excellent people leader, team builder and collaborator who navigates well through diverse, rapidly changing work environments
Oversight of an operations team in a results-oriented retail environment
Demonstrate ability to achieve goals through influencing, partnering and developing productive relationships with senior leadership and line managers across the business
The successful candidate will need to be energized by challenge, be attentive to details, credible and dedicated to producing work and developing talent at the highest level
Maintain a "big picture" strategic view
Fiscal management experience and budget oversight
Applicants in the U.S. must satisfy federal, state, and local legal requirements of the job.
For nearly 50 years, Michaels has been the destination where Makers get inspired, learn, shop, and create. We strive to cultivate an inclusive shopping environment for all Makers and work environment for all Team Members, providing a place of belonging and empowering everyone to bring their creative dreams to life. At Michaels, every Team Member is encouraged to hone their craft with opportunities for personal and professional growth. From our Stores and Distribution Centers to Artistree and our Support Center, our best-in-class team is passionate about leaving the world a better, more creative place by contributing to every “make”.
Michaels is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are here for all Team Members and all Makers to create, innovate and be better together.
Michaels is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In keeping with this commitment, Michaels will assure that people with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. Accordingly, if a reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process, to perform the essential functions of the job, and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact Customer Care at 1-800-642-4235 (1800-MICHAEL).
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