District Manager , Upstate NY

KnitWell Group

$106K — $130K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of specialty retail experience
  • Experience managing multiple stores
  • Passion for coaching and talent development
  • Strong people management skills
  • Proficient in technology and business operations
  • Willingness to travel between locations

Responsibilities

  • Cultivate a customer-focused environment
  • Inspire and coach associates to enhance customer connections
  • Foster an inclusive culture among associates
  • Oversee recruiting and talent development initiatives
  • Conduct regular store visits to guide management
  • Educate store teams on marketing and merchandising
  • Analyze business reports to enhance store performance

Benefits

  • Merchandise discounts at select brands
  • Opportunities for local volunteering and community support
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Paid time off and holidays
Full Job Description
About the role

As a District Manager, you will oversee the operations of Loft stores in the Upstate NY 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. 

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Location:

Field Mgmt-District 116 LOFT-ANN-Rochester, NY 14626

Position Type:Regular/Full time

Pay Range:

$106,000.00 - $130,000.00 USD

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