District Manager

District Manager – Sales & Growth | Jeff's Bagel Run (Charleston, SC) Carolina Bagel Ventures · Full-time · Field-based (greater Charleston) We operate four Jeff's Bagel Run stores across greater Charleston — one of the fastest-growing bagel brands in the country — with a fifth on the way. The stores are stable and well-run; now we're looking for someone to drive growth across the market. This is a sales-first leadership role: roughly 60–70% building the business and driving sales, 30–40% overseeing operations through our store managers. Sales and growth haven't had dedicated ownership before, so a big part of the job is building that function — the structure, targets, and cadence — from the ground up. Own catering and wholesale — build the pipeline and secure recurring accounts (offices, schools, churches, community groups) Lead local-store marketing and community presence at each location — events, partnerships, sponsorships Engage customers directly and drive the sales effort within the stores Establish the sales structure the market currently lacks — targets, tracking, a weekly cadence, and follow-through Operations & team leadership (30–40%) Lead and support four General Managers who run day-to-day store operations; set direction, coach, and hold them accountable to standards and targets Keep a steady rhythm with the team — regular check-ins and a weekly review of sales, labor, and food cost Ensure consistent execution across the market on quality, speed, cleanliness, and hospitality Monitor labor, food cost, and profitability by store, and step in where needed Step in to help cover staffing gaps when they arise Qualifications Multi-unit restaurant or retail leadership experience Demonstrated, measurable sales growth — catering, local marketing, community, or traffic — not solely operations Comfortable building structure and process where little exists today Strong operational fundamentals: labor, food cost, scheduling, and team development Entrepreneurial, self-directed, and motivated by growth targets Field-based in the greater Charleston market, with no fixed office — work from home, from a store, or on the road as the day calls for. Expecting a leader to sense what is best for the business and make it happen. Time is split between building the business out in the market and staying close to the stores and GMs Comp Compensation: Base $85–95K, plus a performance bonus tied to sales growth and profit-sharing potential — target total comp around $105–120K, with real upside for a strong performer. #J-18808-Ljbffr