District Manager (Greater Chicago)

Position Summary

The District Manager will play a key role on the Field Leadership Team and can make an instant impact to the business.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership

• Proactively seek personal learning and development opportunities
• Act as a leader amongst peers in the field and Corporate Office
• Conduct productive conference calls & team meetings
• Motivate team through clear direction and vision to encompass Under Armour’s Core Competencies
• Communicate clear expectations and hold the store teams accountable to achieving all brand, performance and behavior standards
• Lead consistent store visit assessments and provide proactive, valuable feedback
• Build partnerships with upward management and key business partners

Team

• Develop effective succession plans that lead to internal promotions and no store openings
• Recognize performance issues and partner with Regional Director and Human Resource in a timely manner
• Train store management and focus on talent development
• Recommend and approve all salaries and wage changes in conjunction with conducting and approving performance appraisals for management
• Recruit, hire, develop and retain top management talent for the district

Drive for Results

• Hold Store Managers accountable for execution of all operational responsibilities and teach a high standard for compliance
• Drive UA brand loyalty through sales leadership, coaching and connecting with the athlete experience
• Establish and lead the execution of district business strategies to drive store Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results that maximize performance and achievement of sales plan and goals
• Control all aspects of the annual budget process, to include sales, controllable expenses, payroll and annual shrink results
• Communicate business needs for the district and company that play an active role in driving results
• Plan and execute effective, productive store visits reviewing KPI performance, Personnel, Visual Merchandising, Operations and key‐business initiatives

Visual Merchandising

• Ensure stores are properly assorted in partnership with Regional Director and the Allocation team
• Maintain extensive knowledge of product assortment and key items
• Communicate current trends and competitor strategies in the market
• Ensure that all visual directives are executed seamlessly and within scheduled time frame and allotted payroll budget
• Analyze, identify and capitalize upon opportunities for increasing revenue and profitability

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Finance, or related field required
• High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
• Overnight and daily travel is required
• 4 years of increasing experience in retail management; including minimum 2 years’ experience as a Store Manager
• Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem‐solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, & planning

Education And / Or Experience

Other Requirements

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast‐paced and deadline‐oriented environment
• Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team
• Self‐motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
• Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management

Relocation