District Manager In Training (Dmit)

Company Overview

Journeys is a leader in the teen specialty retail scene, with more than 800 stores in all 50 states, Puerto Rico and Canada. Journeys uses fashion savvy and merchandising science to keep in step with the fast-paced footwear and accessories market for 13 to 22-year-old guys and girls.

Journeys offers a wide variety of trendy, relevant brands that cater to teens that seek the hottest, new styles. However, the Journeys store is more than a retail environment - it’s an extension of the teen lifestyle. From the TVs playing exclusive content and the latest music videos, to the visual merchandising strategy and promotions, to the employees whose image and style reflect the customers’ lifestyle and attitude. Journeys is, in every way, an attitude you can wear!

Journeys is always looking for great people to join our team!

For more information check out: https://www.journeys.com/careers

WHY WORK FOR JOURNEYS?

• Excellent Benefits
• We are fun, a bit irreverent and encourage you to embrace your individuality.
• Tangible results of your hard work reflected in your paycheck… Work Hard- Make Good Money, Work Harder - Make GREAT Money!
• Compensation includes base pay, sales commission, and bonus potential.
• Great Store Environment
• We offer rapid promotions for top performers – we promote from within.
• We’re committed to our people – we want you to succeed!

JOB SUMMARY

Assist District Manager in supervising retail store locations in assigned territory, while developing necessary skill sets to perform the job functions required as a DM.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts store visits regularly (per RVP’s/DM’s instructions)
• Assists in managing loss prevention efforts in assigned stores
• Achieves sales goals and profitability targets in all stores while maintaining performance in
• Home Store.
• Assist the District Manager in evaluating people / performance and determine action plans to improve sales and measure results.
• Assist the District Manager in staffing stores within the district
• Communicate regularly with District Manager, Regional Vice President, and corporate office staff
• Directs store operations and implements company policies and procedures
• Recruits, interviews, and hires store management candidates (per RVP’s/DM’s instructions)
• Trains, develops, and promotes store employees in his/her area

Learn more about what it's like to work at Journeys at www.journeys.com/careers

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Stand for long periods of time
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, fluid environment
• Proven ability to increase sales and profitability
• Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop high-caliber teams
• Certified in ALL of our training programs
• Home Store meets the Grand Open Ready criteria
• Experience in retail stores at the Area Manager level, preferable one to two years of field management experience
• Must be at least 18 years of age.*
• Completed the DMIT certification course or one to three years Multi Store Supervisor experience in retail.
• Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Valid state motor vehicle operator’s license. Willingness to travel extensively in assigned territory.
• Authorized Auditor

• Age requirement for full time employment may vary based on state.

BENEFITS

Check out the following website for more information on all our awesome benefits:

https://www.journeys.com/careers

The hourly pay rate varies per County, City, or State and potential commission results. Benefits offered may include medical, vision, and dental insurance starting on day one, a vacation package, and community service hours.

PRE-APPLICATION DISCLOSURES

Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, physical or mental disability of otherwise qualified individuals, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or registered domestic/civil union partner status, gender identity and/or expression, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.

All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, placement, promotion, termination, reductions in force, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Any applicant or employee who needs a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment or to perform the essential functions of his or her job should email [email protected] or call (615)367-7467. Genesco’s employment practices will continue to be directed toward full utilization of all available human resources. We believe that this approach to our human resources is not only legally and morally proper, but also is an intelligent and economic business practice.