District Manager Loft Az/Nv/Ut/Id

POSITION OVERVIEW:To direct all activities required to achieve district goals, including sales and profit objectives, client service, human capital investment and retention, payroll and operat ing expenses, loss prevention, and merchandise presentation.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Develops Store Managers and/or Area Managers to accomplish district’s objectives through recruitment, selection, coaching, investment, career -pathing, retention and motivation.
• Ensures attainment of sales, payroll, operating expenses and inventory shortage goals for district.
• Meets or exceeds company client service objectives with emphasis on store management coaching and follow-up.
• Ensures that merchandise is maintained to company standard, with emphasis on allocation, presentation, restocking and recovery.
• Acts as the liaison between stores and home office.
• Helps set priorities and direction for district.
• Understands the ANN INC. culture, and ensures compliance with all ANN INC. Values & Behaviors, and store operational standards.
• Additional responsibilities, tasks or projects as assigned by Regional Vice President, Director of Stores or Home Office.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:Human Resources: Proven ability to network and maintain talent pool for recruitment; select and develop Store Management teams; develop bench strength; coach and counsel; persuasively argue point of view without losing objectivity.
Client Service: Ability to function as a role model during all store visits, ensuring that the client remains the top priority; ability to respond empathetically to client’s needs.
Organization: Ability to organize, delegate, prioritize, meet deadlines, hold team accountable and follow-up on all activities within the district.
Leadership: Proven ability to challenge and motivate management teams in an atmosphere of mutual respect by fostering support of innovative business practices.
Merchandising: Knowledge of visual standards and techniques; ability to implement and interpret according to ANN INC.’s guidelines, individualizing to store attributes.
Communication: Demonstration of strong verbal and written communication skills to Home Office and direct reports; ability to express and logically articulate point of view while reinforcing company initiatives.
Business analysis: Ability to forecast and analyze business trends and function within payroll, shortage and controllable expenses in order to maximize district performance and profitability.
Market knowledge: Ability to assess market, share information with team, and translate understanding to impact district business.
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum Requirements: Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
• Minimum two years District Manager experience in the service industry with proven results