District Leader

The primary role of the **District Leader** is to provide leadership, direction, and support to multiple store locations within an assigned area. The District Leader will plan, implement and follow up on all company initiatives and processes within the district. This position is responsible for driving sales and profitability while ensuring the guest experience is exceptional. The District Leader will be teaching, coaching, and training future leaders. This position is responsible for building strong teams with a focus on the guest experience, associate development and exceeding company goals.* Recruit, develop, and retain great leaders to ensure stores are staffed and delivering for the guest* Utilize company training tools to fully develop associate potential* Coach, give direct and honest feedback, and counsel associates for improved performance* Each quarter formally review with Store Leaders their opportunities* Interact regularly with all levels of associates to gain insight on morale and to learn from them ways to improve operations and guest experience* Demonstrate the ability to plan and prioritize Company objectives* Properly manage time to ensure all people and operational goals are achieved* Effectively organize resources and communications to maximize personal and district performance* Work with the Store Leaders on planning, assigning and achieving their goals* Establish, teach, and demonstrate exceptional guest interaction* Provide associates training and development to ensure the guest receives an exceptional experience* Provide positive resolutions to challenges and complaints from guests* Address complaints and problem solve when appropriate with the assistance of Associate Relations and the VP of Store Experience* Utilize all available tools ensure the stores are running at maximum efficiency* Work with stores to achieve accuracy in shipping, receiving, and cash control* Communicate consistently with associates to ensure understanding and execution of company initiatives* Leadership: Demonstrates strong leadership qualities and is able to oversee and delegate* Results Orientation: demonstrates the ability to consistently deliver results and achieve goals* Communication: effectively conveys information and ideas in concise and meaningful way through both written and verbal communication* Teamwork/Collaboration: effectively develops relationships and encourages idea-sharing that facilitates the accomplishment of goals* Must have the ability to bend, stoop, reach, stand, move from one area of the building to another regularly* Must be able to sit and use a computer for an extended period of time* Manual and physical dexterity needed to operate a computer keyboard and handle paper documents repetitively* Sufficient near vision acuity to read information appearing on computer display screen, in hand-written forms, and printed on paper* Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person and by telephone* Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 25 pounds* Show initiative to assume additional responsibilities.* Demonstrate the ability to adapt to changes* Exemplify a “Whatever It takes!” spirit.* Ability to travel (up to 90%) from store-to-store, within a given geographic area.* Ability and willingness to travel overnight for visits, training and business meetings* Ability to work varying days and hours, based on business needs* Strong people, leadership, recruiting, training and operational skills* Effective written and verbal communication skills with store leaders, VP of Store Experience and Home Office* Strong aptitude for interpreting retail data and applying solutions as problems arise* Ability to adapt to change and assume added responsibilities* Foster a positive and motivating work environment, encouraging feedback and innovation* Have established, taught, and demonstrated exceptional guest relationships through training, development, and lead by example in a specialty retail environment* Ensure high store standards including cleanliness are maintenance* Bachelor’s degree preferred* 5+ years of multi-unit retail or hospitality leadership experience required* Stellar track record of driving positive resultsStand Out For Good, Inc. is a purpose-based, inspiring lifestyle and fashion family of brands rooted in community and committed to giving back. #J-18808-Ljbffr