District Manager, Management

Job Description - District Manager / Head of Front of House (FOH)

Location: Cherry Hill, NJ & King of Prussia, PA
Compensation: $65,000-$80,000 salary + Profit-Share Bonus
Reports To: CEO

Overview

Soleply is seeking a driven and experienced District Manager / Head of FOH to lead all front-of-house retail operations across our Cherry Hill and King of Prussia locations (currently operating out of Plymouth Meeting until buildout is complete).

You are a natural leader, teacher, and communicator who inspires top performance and takes full ownership of store results. In this role, you will oversee store leadership teams, ensure consistent execution of company standards, drive sales and KPIs, and elevate the in-store customer experience.

This position is ideal for someone seeking long-term growth with a brand in rebuild mode-someone who wants to help build systems, strengthen culture, and design the future of Soleply's retail operations.

Core Responsibilities

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop store managers, assistant managers, and key holders
• Build a culture grounded in Soleply's values: Ownership, Integrity, Collaboration
• Ensure clear communication up and down the chain of command
• Train teams on customer experience, store standards, and performance expectations

Customer Experience & Store Operations

• Ensure every customer receives a premium, personable in-store experience
• Uphold visual standards, merchandising, cleanliness, and presentation
• Provide a minimum of 25 hours per store per week of in-person leadership coverage
• Partner with BOH leadership to ensure accurate inventory and seamless FOH-BOH alignment

Sales & Performance Management

• Lead and drive key KPIs:
  Conversion, ATV, UPT, Sales, Margin, Sell-Through
• Review weekly performance and execute clear action plans
• Hold store leadership accountable for results and consistent execution
• Use data to identify opportunities and improve store performance

Staffing & Scheduling

• Oversee hiring, training, and development for all FOH staff
• Ensure schedules are managed to ensure proper coverage and labor efficiency

Key Competencies

• Strong leadership presence with team-building skills
• Excellent communication-clear, direct, and consistent
• High attention to detail and operational discipline
• Strong understanding of retail KPIs and performance drivers
• Ability to build systems and improve processes
• Thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment
• High integrity and professionalism
• High learning aptitude

Requirements

• 3-5+ years of retail management experience (multi-unit or high-volume preferred)
• Proven ability to lead leaders (store managers/assistant managers)
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and lift up to 30 lbs
• Reliable transportation to travel between locations
• Flexible schedule including weekends and holidays
• Tech-capable with POS systems, Google Workspace, and KPI reporting
• Sneakers/streetwear background is a plus but not required

Compensation & Benefits

• $65,000-$80,000 salary, based on experience
• Profit-Share Bonus tied to store performance
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discount (30-50%)
• Advancement opportunities as the company grows

Why This Role Matters

This is more than a district manager role-you will help build the foundation for the next era of Soleply retail. The systems, leadership, standards, and structure you implement will shape all future store locations. If you want to take ownership, grow your career, and directly influence the trajectory of a brand, this is the opportunity.