District Manager Jobs

SUMMARY: Responsible for the leadership and direction of assigned stores within a district, focusing on operational procedures, merchandise presentation, and execution of all corporate initiatives by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Monitors all training programs of new Store Managers.
• Ensures compliance of company cleanliness standards and general store appearance.
• Visit all stores within each district on a planned schedule, providing constructive guidance and to review operational performance.
• Reports any significant changes within the district concerning vacancies, competition or any other real estate issues.
• Ensures timely execution of all merchandise presentation guidelines.
• Ensures all loss prevention communications are followed to maintain awareness of shoplifting issues and internal theft.
• Reviews P&L statements monthly with each Store Manager to ensure all controllable expenses are within company guidelines.
• Communicates new store location possibilities and availability of new sire locations for existing stores.
• Approve all required status changes and ensure consistent salary administration within the district.
• Monitors the prompt and accurate completion of markdowns, price changes and store promotions.
• Ensures timely execution of company procedures for new hires, promotions and all other status changes through routine communication with each Store Manager.
• Ensures strict compliance to all Federal, State and Local laws and accurate recordkeeping of store personnel files.
• Monitors store sales and payroll performance of all stores and initiate action plans to achieve company goals.
• Coordinates action plans with each Store Manager to execute shrinkage reduction programs in their stores.
• Ensures district compliance to all company policies, directives and operational standards.
• Maintains compliance to all safety rules and regulations.
• Communicates with buying staff on any merchandise needs, new items and stock levels.
• Monitors the results of store cycle inventories and store audits to ensure corrections of any deficiencies.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or 5 years of experience and/or training in the related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and understand documents such as general correspondence, cash reports, markdown reports, register tapes, department reports and office procedures/memos. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and fellow associates.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Manual dexterity is required to operate computer and telephone
• Ability to talk and hear
• Ability to lift 25 lbs
• Ability to travel extensively by car and plane