District Manager, Retail

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Job Title: District Manager – Retail (Apparel, Footwear & Accessories) MUST HAVE!

Location: Alabama, Mississippi, TN

Reports To: Regional Director / VP of Retail

Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company:

ur client is a fast-growing, mid-sized retailer specializing in trend-driven apparel, footwear, and accessories. With a strong focus on innovation, customer experience, and community, we’re on an exciting path of expansion — opening new stores and growing our market presence nationwide. We’re seeking a dynamic and results-oriented District Manager to lead our retail operations and drive growth across an assigned multi-state territory.

Position Overview:

The District Manager will oversee multiple retail locations within a defined territory, ensuring operational excellence, sales growth, and brand consistency. This individual will play a critical role in driving performance, developing high-performing teams, and supporting aggressive new store opening initiatives. The ideal candidate has a proven track record managing multi-unit retail operations for a mid-sized brand and thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Leadership & Operations

• Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers and teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences and achieve sales and profitability goals.
• Execute company operational standards, visual merchandising guidelines, and brand strategies across all locations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational best practices.
• Drive sales performance through strategic business planning, KPI analysis, and hands‑on leadership.
• Identify new market opportunities and support the development of territory growth strategies.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to plan and execute new store openings, relocations, and remodels.
• Monitor regional trends, competitors, and customer feedback to optimize performance.

Talent Development

• Recruit, train, and retain top retail talent with a focus on building bench strength for future growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and performance excellence.
• Provide regular feedback, coaching, and succession planning for store leadership teams.

Operational Excellence

• Partner with cross‑functional teams (merchandising, marketing, HR, operations) to ensure flawless execution of initiatives.
• Manage budgets, expense control, payroll allocation, and inventory levels across the district.
• Maintain a strong presence in stores, visiting locations regularly to assess performance and identify opportunities.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, or related field preferred.
• 5–8+ years of multi‑unit retail management experience with a mid‑sized or specialty retailer.
• Proven experience in apparel, footwear, and/or accessories retail industries.
• Demonstrated success driving territory growth and overseeing new store openings
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• Strong business acumen, analytical ability, and understanding of retail KPIs.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel frequently within the assigned territory.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Sales and Business Development

• Retail and Retail Apparel and Fashion