District Manager in Training (DMIT)

District Manager in Training (DMIT) Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico and Canada, Journeys offers the most popular brands that cater to the teen lifestyle. The in-store Journeys experience features an energetic environment, friendly, passionate staff, and an inclusive atmosphere where self-expression is not just accepted but encouraged and embraced. Journeys is an attitude you can wear. Journeys is always looking for great people to join our team! Job Summary To assist District Sales Manager in supervising retail store locations in assigned district, while developing necessary skill sets to perform the job functions required as a DSM. Essential Job Functions Achieve district sales goals and profitability targets while maintaining home store performance Support the DSM in evaluating people, performance, developing action plans to improve sales, and measuring results Assist in staffing stores within the district Assist in managing Loss Prevention practices within the district Direct store operations and provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practices Ensure that all company initiatives are properly implemented and to the standard of the company direction Recruit, interview, and hire store management candidates as per Regional/DSM instructions Train, develop, and promote store employees within the district Regularly conduct store visits as per Regional/DSM instructions Maintain regular communication with District Sales Manager, Regional, and corporate office staff Requirements Job Requirements Prior retail district training management experience required 12 years retail sales experience Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills Home store meets the Grand Open Ready criteria Valid state motor vehicle operator's license Willingness to travel extensively within district Proven ability to increase sales and profitability Proven ability to recruit, train, and develop high-caliber teams Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, fluid environment Completion of all training programs leading up to District Manager in Training position or equivalent training/Multi-Store Supervisor experience Ability to work night and weekend shifts Ability to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds Stand for long periods of time Must be at least 18 years of age* *Age requirements for full-time employment may vary based on state Pay and Benefits Check out the following website for more information on all our awesome benefits: *The pay rate, commission, and bonus structure varies per job title, county, city, state or province. Benefits offered may include medical, vision, and dental insurance, a vacation package, and community service hours but may also vary by state, province, or territory. For clarification, refer to Pre-Application Disclosures Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, physical or mental disability of otherwise qualified individuals, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or registered domestic/civil union partner status, gender identity and/or expression, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, placement, promotion, termination, reductions in force, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. Any applicant or employee who needs a reasonable accommodation to apply for employment or to perform the essential functions of his or her job should email View email address on click.appcast.io or call View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr