District Manager, Long Island and CT

KnitWell Group

$80K — $100K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of specialty retail experience
  • Multi-store management experience required
  • Strong coaching and talent development skills
  • Excellent people management abilities
  • Proficient in technology with strong business acumen
  • Ability to travel and effectively manage time across multiple locations

Responsibilities

  • Drive profitability across all stores in the district
  • Cultivate an exceptional customer-focused environment
  • Inspire and coach associates for genuine customer connections
  • Conduct regular store visits for operational assessment
  • Educate management on marketing and product strategies
  • Ensure high merchandising and operational standards
  • Analyze business performance and develop improvement strategies

Benefits

  • Merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands
  • Opportunities for community involvement and volunteerism
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(k)
  • Paid time off and holiday benefits
Full Job Description
As a District Manager, you will oversee the operations of Loft retail stores in the NY and CT area. You will drive profitability across all stores by focusing on customer experience, business operations, product management, and talent development. In this leadership role, you'll ensure the district runs smoothly and achieves its goals.

The impact you can have
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:

    • Cultivate a customer-focused environment that consistently delivers exceptional customer experiences.
    • Inspire, educate, and coach associates to leverage the brand's behaviors to create genuine customer connections.
    • Foster an inclusive culture for associates where everyone feels welcome and engaged.
    • Oversee all people management functions, including recruiting, hiring, and developing diverse management-level talent for the district.
    • Conduct regular store visits to assess operations and provide guidance to management.
    • Educate store management on marketing initiatives, product placement, lifestyle concepts and product knowledge.
    • Cultivate a strong operational dynamic with store managers to achieve goals.
    • Ensure all stores in the district uphold the highest merchandising and operational standards.
    • Oversee product management directives including execution of all pricing strategies.
    • Analyze business reporting and develop strategies to maximize performance.
    • Promote community involvement by supporting company-sponsored events and philanthropic initiatives.

What you'll bring to the role
    • 5+ years of specialty retail experience
    • Multi-store management experience required
    • Enjoys coaching and developing talent
    • Must have strong people management skills
    • Technology proficient and a strong business acumen
    • Ability to travel and manage time appropriately between multiple store locations

Benefits
    • You will be eligible to receive a merchandise discount at select KnitWell Group brands, subject to each brand's discount policies.
    • A culture of giving back - local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer matching to eligible nonprofit organizations, plus philanthropic activities to support our communities*
    • Medical, dental, vision insurance & 401(k)*
    • Time off - paid time off and holidays*


*Job offers will consider factors such your qualifications, relevant experience, and skills. Eligibility of certain benefits and associate programs are subject to employment type and role.

Location:
Field Mgmt-District 70 LOFT-ANN-Trumbull, CT 06405

Position Type:
Regular/Full time

Pay Range:
$0.00 - $0.00 USD

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