District Manager - NC/VA

J Crew

$120K — $155K *
US-AnywhereRemote in North Carolina, US
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of District Management experience overseeing store teams and driving sales
  • Strong communication skills for inspiring collaboration and engagement
  • Excellent decision-making and problem-solving abilities
  • Proficient in retail technologies and data analysis tools

Responsibilities

  • Lead store teams to achieve business results and customer satisfaction
  • Collaborate across departments to align district performance with company objectives
  • Develop and mentor managerial talent for succession planning
  • Utilize data analysis tools to identify and address performance issues
  • Manage resources effectively while maintaining brand standards
  • Foster an inclusive work environment for diverse teams
  • Communicate effectively at all organizational levels, tailoring messages as needed

Benefits

  • Competitive base pay and bonus potential
  • Up to 60% discount on products from J. Crew and Madewell
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance options
  • Discounts on entertainment, travel, fitness, and mobile technology
Full Job Description

Job Summary

The District Manager leads a network of retail stores within a designated district, driving operational excellence, performance, and profitability. This role is pivotal in building strong, accountable teams through clear communication, strategic talent development, and consistency execution of brand and company standards. You will navigate complexity while creating an inclusive, results-oriented environment.

What You’ll Do:

  • Lead store teams to deliver consistent business results, ensuring accountability for operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

  • Collaborate across departments and functions to align district performance with company goals, using clear communication to drive action and understanding.

  • Develop strong talent pipelines by coaching, mentoring, and implementing succession planning to ensure leadership continuity.

  • Analyze district performance using data tools like PowerBi to identify challenges and execute action plans for underperforming locations.

  • Navigate operational complexity by aligning priorities, managing resources, and maintaining brand and operational standards.

  • Create and support an inclusive work culture where diverse teams feel valued, empowered, and motivated.

  • Communicate effectively at all levels-tailoring messages to influence, engage, and drive alignment.

  • Ability to travel regularly to stores within assigned area.

Who You Are:

Required:

  • 5+ years of District Management experience, including responsibility for leading, coaching, and developing store managers, driving sales and profitability, and ensuring consistent execution of company standards across multiple locations.

  • Skilled communicator with the ability to inspire teams and drive collaborations across functions.

  • Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills; able to manage complexity with confidence.

  • Proficient in retail technologies, reporting tools, and productivity systems.

Preferred:

  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

  • Background in specialty retail or the apparel industry.

  • Demonstrated success turning around underperforming stores.

  • Experience with omnichannel retail and digital engagement strategies.

  • Well-connected in the retail industry with a track record in external recruiting.

Some Perks and Benefits

  • Competitivebasepay and bonus programs

  • Up to 60% discount on branded product from J. Crew, J. Crew Factory, and Madewell

  • Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO) plan, including paid holidays

  • 401(k) plan with company matching donations

  • Medical, dental, prescription, vision, and life insurance

  • Entertainment, travel, fitness, and mobile technology discounts

See our full list of benefits

Note: availability of these benefits and perks may be subject to work location & employment type and may have certain eligibility requirements.

Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $155,400.00

At J.Crew Group (JCG) we aim to pay competitively for our company27s size and industry. The base salary offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate27sgeographic region of work premises, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. The base salary is just one component of J.Crew Group27s competitive total rewards strategy that also includes the opportunity for bonus, competitive benefits and perks.

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