Job Description

DISTRICT MANAGER

Department:

Operations

Reports to:

Regional Vice President

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Location:

Chicago, IL

JOB 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.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

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

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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.

EDUCATION/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.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee must frequently use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk; or hear.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
• The incumbent must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.

GENERAL INFORMATION

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required of personnel so classified. Equal employment opportunities are provided to all employees and applicants for employment. Discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. is prohibited.

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