JC Penney

District Manager

JC Penney$117K — $195K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in retail or multi-unit management
  • Proven track record of driving sales and profitability
  • Strong coaching and team development skills
  • Ability to analyze performance metrics and develop actionable strategies
  • Experience in building inclusive and collaborative team cultures

Responsibilities

  • Review sales and profit reports to identify opportunities for improvement
  • Assess General Managers to enhance leadership effectiveness
  • Engage with management to leverage strengths and identify development areas
  • Shape store culture by embodying core values and leadership practices
  • Ensure brand standards and customer experience are consistently executed
  • Set clear performance expectations and address issues proactively
  • Encourage community engagement through local store initiatives

Benefits

  • Eligibility for management incentive plan bonus
  • Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Term life insurance coverage
  • Paid vacation and holidays
  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Employee discounts on merchandise
Full Job Description
Overview

District Manager

The District manager will ensure that each General Manager is equipped to deliver sales, profit, engaged associates & an exceptional customer experience.

Primary Responsibilities:
  • Business Performance
    • Review targeted reports and store processes to identify sales and profit benchmarking opportunities across the district & within the region.
    • Understand the competitive landscape by observing and studying other companies to learn about current initiatives/strategies.
  • Coaching/ Team Development
    • Assesses General Managers and leadership team to determine talent opportunities and impact on store performance.
    • Engages General Managers in discussions regarding their own strengths to leverage and opportunities to develop along with how better to lead and engage their teams towards extraordinary performance.
    • Assessing talent across the district leadership teams to develop session plans.
    • Ensures the use of company training tools are being fully utilized and teams are held accountable.
  • Team Leadership
    • Shapes the culture of the stores by modeling core values and leadership capabilities across store teams.
    • Consistently uses and champions technology to impact team efficiency and the customer experience.
    • Creates a work environment throughout the stores that inspires team members to do the best work of their lives.
    • Sets clear expectations and drives accountability by taking immediate action on performance issues within the team.
  • Brand Execution
    • Embodies and articulates the vision of the brand.
    • Reviews and evaluates the execution of store environment standards and the customer experience.
    • Encourages team to engage and support their local community through store or company initiative.
  • Performance Standards
    • Consistently meets established performance standards for the role, including (but not limited to) product and service sales, customer service, productivity, and attendance.

Core Competencies:

Takes Accountability:
  • Holds team accountable for performance, celebrates wins and empowers individuals to take responsibility for their work and pride in their accomplishments.

Thinks Critically:
  • Provides opportunities for associates to participate in decisions affecting the company.

Drives Improvement
  • Builds a diverse, high performing team, invests in their capabilities, and provides development opportunities and experiences.

Works Collaboratively
  • Creates a culture of inclusion and collaboration, actively supporting teamwork and team spirit.

What you get:
  • Eligible for bonus under the Management Incentive Plan.
  • If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit www.yourjcpbenefits.com.

Pay Range

USD $117,000.00 - USD $195,000.00 /Yr.

About JC Penney

J.C. Penney Corporation, Inc. is a retail company that sells merchandise and services through its department stores and website. The company offers a range of products including clothing, footwear, jewelry, beauty products, electronics, and home furnishings. J.C. Penney operates in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Learn more about JC Penney
Size
90,000 employees
Market Cap
$112
Industry
Founded
1902
5 Year Trend
-180%
NASDAQ

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