District Manager: Personalized Management Associates

My client was founded in 1987 as a value priced retailer of woman's fashions. They have grown to more than 400 bright, exciting stores and their plan is to continue to grow! The company strategy is built on delivering the hottest fashions, great value, and a fun, customer-focused environment.

With my client, their associates are more like family members. They are friendly, hardworking, and like to have fun! They promote an environment in which associates are professionally and personally valued. Their commitment to encourage and support the development of their associates makes this an exciting place to build a career! They are looking for people who are passionate about what they do and thrive in a fast-paced, friendly atmosphere.

District Manager

• Leads by example, and teaches and ensures the store teams execute my clients customer service expectations.
• Drives the business through seeking ways to maximize sales and achieve goals.
• Actively recruits, interviews, and selects qualified store management candidates and fills positions in a timely manner.
• Oversees and manages the development of associates to their fullest potential, preparing them for the next level of responsibility.
• Ensures Company standards are consistently met for all areas of visual presentation including signing, fixtures, and merchandising.
• Ensures operational controls are executed throughout the stores.
• Controls shrink through teaching and ensuring outstanding customer service and awareness, and executing Loss Prevention Programs.

Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED required

Position Requirements:

• Previous multi-store experience in a selling and service, coaching and development retail environment
• Ability to travel extensively within the District, including overnight stays as required
• The ability to travel outside of the District upon request

Background Requirements:

• Ability to communicate effectively to individuals at all position levels
• Strong decision making ability
• Experience in addressing performance issues appropriately and timely
• Can manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Demonstrates strong drive to achieve meaningful results
• Sets high standards of performance for self and others
• Fosters a sense of urgency in self and others
• Ability to adapt leadership style to fit situational needs

Keyword Bank: Fashion, retail, manager, mall, luxury, merchandising, visual.