District Manager Loft Northern California
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.
- Maintains a union-free environment.
- 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