District Manager (Greater Toronto)

Under Armour

$110K — $140K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expert-level knowledge in the Retail Industry.
  • Ability to solve complex problems with strategic thinking.
  • Proficient in best practices for maximizing work efficiency.
  • Fluent in local language with strong English skills.
  • Knowledge of employment laws and compliance requirements.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze business trends and drive sales.

Responsibilities

  • Establish and execute omni-channel strategic plans to meet sales KPIs.
  • Analyze daily sales trends for informed decision-making.
  • Drive financial performance through various operational facets.
  • Model brand service standards in-store and online.
  • Build customer loyalty through enhanced service projects.
  • Support new store openings with recruitment and training plans.
  • Collaborate with operations for training and technology implementations.

Benefits

  • Paid volunteer days for community engagement.
  • Employee discounts on Under Armour merchandise.
  • Maternity and parental leave for eligible teammates.
  • Health and fitness benefits promoting overall well-being.
Full Job Description
Purpose of Role

Lead across locations. Inspire at every level.

As District Manager, you're the strategic force behind multiple stores - driving sales, managing resources, and coaching Store Managers to lead winning teams. You'll champion operational excellence, build brand equity, and elevate the customer experience across your district, both in-store and virtually.

Your Impact

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish and execute a comprehensive omni-channel strategic plan to achieve planned sales and KPIs
  • Analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make real-time strategic and tactical business decisions to drive results
  • Drive financial performance through consumer service, human resources, inventory control and store appearance
  • Model the brand's Athlete service standards and selling behaviors for all retail store formats
  • Build loyalty through in-store experience, data capture, endless aisle, and other omni-channel solutions
  • Achieve forecasted Sales & Contribution Margin
  • Accountable for Service Culture, Customer Service, People, Product & Operations
  • Support New Store Openings; recruitment, on-boarding plans, training plans & load-in support
  • Collaborate with Retail Operations on the retail teammate training program/annual calendar and new technology control and implementations e.g. RFID
  • Maintain compliance with UA policies, risk control and asset protection across district
  • Provide insight into future needs to provide input on budget modifications
  • Develop contingency plans for obstacles and navigate through organizational ambiguity
  • Collaborate with leadership across entire organization to achieve objectives and goals
  • Motivate and inspire team by communicating Under Armour's Values, Core Competencies
  • Lead and partner with Store Managers and above on all performance management tools as well as providing performance feedback and insight on business strategy
  • Oversee Market Managers and provides performance feedback to teammates and insight on business strategy e.g. through Division of Responsibilities (DOR)
  • Lead Store leadership huddles and empower leaders to hold Team Shift Huddles
  • Evaluate sales and payroll goals using payroll reports and tools; make scheduling adjustments as needed
  • Partner with the talent teammates to recruit, hire, develop and retain high performing store leadership teams by considering seasonal hiring and turnover, network opportunities
  • Engage in compensation decisions in partnership with the corporate HR & Ops teammates
  • Drive teammate engagement by recognizing and rewarding performance and, providing feedback and/or action planning on substandard performance
  • Ensure that the store leadership team adheres to and enforces all employment practices and policies
  • Other tasks as assigned by leadership


Qualifications & Requirements

  • Expert-level knowledge in Retail Industry
  • Ability to apply knowledge to complex problems
  • Knowledgeable on best practices to navigate through obstacles to maximize work optimization
  • Fluency in local language and advanced verbal English skills
  • Basic knowledge of employment laws including compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
  • Strong communication, presentation, delegation, and follow-up skills as well as customer service focus.
  • Robust prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving & planning skills
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze business trends and reporting to drive sales
  • Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
  • Demonstrated proficiency in sales generation, training, and leading of functional teams


Benefits & Perks

  • Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
  • Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
  • Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
  • Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being


Base Compensation

$110,000.00 - $140,000.00 CAD

Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.

Requisition ID: 166266

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