Bath & Body Works

Regional Sales Director - CA

Bath & Body Works$120K — $150K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years experience leading multiple District Sales Leaders in a high-performing retail environment.
  • Demonstrated ability in business strategy development and achieving profit & loss results.
  • Strong knowledge of retail trends and marketplace dynamics.
  • Proven capability in talent attraction, retention, and development.
  • Experience managing performance and accountability across teams.
  • Excellent multitasking and change management skills.
  • Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a culture focused on consumer engagement and satisfaction.
  • Communicate and ensure adherence to brand strategy and values across all districts.
  • Drive sales growth through business analysis and financial opportunity identification.
  • Collaborate with districts to meet performance benchmarks in sales and operations.
  • Transform complex data into clear actions for your teams.
  • Cultivate talent through effective leadership, mentorship, and collaboration.
  • Oversee compliance with company policies and assist with new store launches.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, including access to an onsite wellness center.
  • 401k with company match and stock purchase options.
  • Free mental health support through an Employee Assistance Program.
  • Paid time off, parental leave, and family-oriented benefits such as childcare discounts.
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs for continuing education.
  • 40% merchandise discount and complimentary products.
Full Job Description
Reporting to the Associate Vice President of Stores in the West Region, the Regional Sales Director plays a key role in growing our brand, fostering our company culture and creating a unique and memorable shopping experience for Bath & Body Works consumers. Regional Sales Directors lead, mentor, implement and support the Bath & Body Works enterprise vision, ensuring teams are delivering results and holding their teams accountable.

Responsibilities
• Lead a "consumer obsessed" culture both internally and externally.
• Consistently articulate and assess execution of brand strategy, values, and vision across all districts to ensure alignment within the region.
• Drive profitable sales through effective business analysis; identifying financial opportunities and action plans to address current business challenges and deliver desired results.
• Work with all districts to achieve performance goals, including sales plan, conversion, brand standards, store operations, talent management, and asset protection.
• Apply effective analytical skills by turning complex information into actionable steps for the regional team.
• Attract, retain, and develop talent through effective leadership that cultivates an exceptional store experience, sales culture, and individual and team development through strategic leadership, feedback, and collaboration founded upon curiosity and humility.
• Responsible for hiring, retaining and developing District Sales Leaders.
• Apply effective communication skills, time-management, agility, and decision-making that anticipates market and customer trends with corresponding execution in the region.
• Distinguish between consumer segments, with differences in needs and approaches, and understand variances in profitability and value creation potential.
• Actively contribute to the stores' leadership team through observation, analysis, and insight including both the peer group and cross functional partners.
• Ensure regional compliance with all company policies and procedures including, but not limited to, operations, merchandising, finance, administration, safety, and asset protection.
• Partner with Asset Protection to drive shrink awareness and mitigation.
• Consistently engage and invest in the business as someone that always "shows up" and "leans into" tough situations.
• Oversee new store openings and remodels.

Qualifications & Experience
• Experience leading a minimum of 8-10 District Sales Leaders with over $250M in revenue in a high-performing selling culture.
• Leadership overseeing district, multiunit or high-volume business.
• Strong business acumen and proven track record of leading, adjusting and developing business strategy to achieve profit & loss results.
• Keen awareness of the marketplace, external competitors and retail trends related to product, floor sets, visual, talent and safety.
• Ability to embrace challenges, try new things, learn fast and influence change to lead execution of critical initiatives through others while handling multiple priorities.
• Exhibit the approach, processes and tools needed to identify, acquire, develop, engage, and retain top-level talent.
• Highly accountable and demonstrates leadership consistency to guide and inspire their teams.
• Experience working through the performance management process and track record of holding their teams accountable.
• History of consistently going above and beyond.
• Able to travel overnight and/or between stores as required.

Education:
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Core Competencies

  • Lead with Curiosity & Humility
  • Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
  • Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
  • Observe, Engage & Connect
  • Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
  • Deliver Business Results


Benefits

Bath & Body Works associates are the heart of our business. That's why we're proud to offer benefits that empower you to Dream Bigger & Live Brighter. Benefits for eligible associates include:

  • Robust medical, pharmacy, dental and vision coverage. Plus, access to our onsite wellness center and pharmacy located at the Columbus, OH home office.
  • 401k with company match and Associate Stock Purchase with discount
  • No-cost mental health and wellbeing support through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Opportunity for paid time off and paid parental leave. Plus, access to family and lifestyle programs including a family building benefit, childcare discounts, and home, auto and pet insurance.
  • Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities for post-secondary education programs
  • 40% merchandise discount and gratis that encourages you to come back to your senses!


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About Bath & Body Works

Bath & Body Works is a specialty retailer and a go-to place for gifts and goodies that delight customers. It offers a range of exclusive fragrances for the body and home like body lotion and body cream, body wash, hand soap, and fine fragrance mist. Bath & Body Works was founded in 1990 and is headquartered in Columbus, Ohio.

Bath & Body Works Careers

There has never been a more exciting time to join our vibrant team at Bath & Body Works—the leader in personal care and home fragrance products. Work You’ll Do Join Bath & Body Works' top-tier team to assist some of the most dedicated professionals in retail master their career paths within our dynamic company. Transform your professional life and grow with a brand that values innovation, leadership, and a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction. Lead with Confidence Step into a role that places you at the forefront of the retail industry, where your skills in customer engagement and product expertise meet innovation and exceptional leadership. Bath & Body Works offers a unique position in the marketplace that encourages professional growth and development in a culture enriched with diversity and inclusion. Engage with a Passionate Team Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals who are enthusiastic about making a difference in both the company and the community. Our team at Bath & Body Works counts over 20,000 committed individuals who thrive in a fast-paced, innovative environment where every day brings new challenges and opportunities. Introducing the Bath & Body Works Professional Growth Path We are committed to fostering a market-leading team that helps drive our company forward through strategic innovation and rigorous leadership training. Our focus on creating a supportive and inclusive culture allows every team member to explore their potential and achieve their professional goals. Innovate and Inspire Join the largest group of retail experts dedicated to revolutionizing the shopping experience through a blend of industry expertise, customer interaction, and innovative leadership. Deliver targeted solutions and create memorable experiences for our customers through your unique skills and creativity. Be Part of Our Growth Story Engage in a wide range of job opportunities that span across various functions and levels. Harness the unparalleled capabilities, extensive training, and robust support system of Bath & Body Works to future-proof your career in the retail industry. Explore Career Opportunities From part-time associates to full-time leadership positions, Bath & Body Works offers a variety of roles suitable for anyone looking to start or advance their career in retail. Our commitment to internal promotion and leadership development ensures that your career journey will be fruitful and rewarding. Stay Connected Join Our Team Search open positions that match your skills and interests. We look for passionate, curious, creative, and solution-driven team players ready to take their career to the next level. SEARCH BATH & BODY WORKS JOBS Keep Up to Date Stay ahead with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work here. READ CAREERS BLOG Job Alert Emails Personalize your subscription to receive job alerts, latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Bath & Body Works.
Learn more about Bath & Body Works
Size
40,000 employees
Market Cap
$9.2 billion
Industry
Founded
1990
5 Year Trend
-8.9%
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