Journeys · 4 months ago
District Manager in Training (DMIT)
Schaumburg, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expJourneys is a teen retail leader with a focus on footwear and specialty items. The District Manager in Training (DMIT) will assist the District Sales Manager in supervising retail store locations while developing the necessary skills to perform as a District Sales Manager.
Retail
Responsibilities
Achieve district sales goals and profitability targets while maintaining home store performance
Support the DSM in evaluating people, performance, developing action plans to improve sales, and measuring results
Assist in staffing stores within the district
Assist in managing Loss Prevention practices within the district
Direct store operations and provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practices
Ensure that all company initiatives are properly implemented and to the standard of the company direction
Recruit, interview, and hire store management candidates as per Regional/DSM instructions
Train, develop, and promote store employees within the district
Regularly conduct store visits as per Regional/DSM instructions
Maintain regular communication with District Sales Manager, Regional, and corporate office staff
Qualification
Required
Prior retail district training management experience required
1–2 years retail sales experience
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Home store meets the Grand Open Ready criteria
Valid state motor vehicle operator's license
Willingness to travel extensively within district
Proven ability to increase sales and profitability
Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop high-caliber teams
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, fluid environment
Completion of all training programs leading up to District Manager in Training position or equivalent training/Multi-Store Supervisor experience
Ability to work night and weekend shifts
Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds
Stand for long periods of time
Must be at least 18 years of age
Age requirements for full-time employment may vary based on state
Benefits
Medical, vision, and dental insurance
A vacation package
Community service hours
Company
Journeys
Journeys an attitude you can wear. it is a leader in the teen specialty retail scene. It is a sub-organization of Genesco.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Santaella
EVP Chief Merchandising Officer Journeys Global Retail Group
Recent News
2023-11-29
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Footwear News
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