District Manager Sally Beauty D282

Job Title District Manager - Sally Beauty Essential Function The District Manager is responsible for leading the internal and external customer experience to drive sales results and all KPIs. They are also responsible to ensure all company processes and practices are adhered to. They are the linchpin of the field organization between strategy and execution. Strong working relationship with all Business Partners. Maintains a strong level of business literacy about the region and SBH financial position, its midrange plans, its culture and its competition. Primary Duties 30% Brand: Provides leadership to deliver an exceptional customer experience which maximizes sales/KPIs and drives customer loyalty in assigned stores. Emphasis placed on both the in-store selling model and a channel agnostic approach to exceed expectations. Understands the competitive landscape by observing and studying the competition to learn about current initiatives/strategies shares insights with relevant business partners and supervisor. Ensures all brand standards are met such as merchandising, POGs, marketing, back rooms, etc. 30% People: Develops and maintains recruitment, training, motivation and discipline programs to drive results and builds and maintains a talent pool of future leaders. Active on LinkedIn and all digital networking platforms and social networks, possesses a strong network of external candidates to fill positions when required. Assesses Store Managers to determine talent opportunities and impact on store performance. Consistently engages direct reports regarding their own strengths and opportunities while leveraging IDP. Ensures that the Store Managers engage and develop their teams. Builds strong working relationships with all business partners. 20% Safety/Loss Prevention: Ensures the store environment is safe at all times for associates and customers; all policies and procedures are followed, including all social distancing practices. Responsible for protecting company assets by ensuring all procedures are being followed in store as they relate to shrink, damages, banking, etc. Analyzes and utilizes all available reporting. Ensures stores are compliant with all HAZMAT training and execution. 20% Operations: Drives the execution of all company processes through training, management, analysis and continuous improvement. Actively manages and leverages payroll and manages other controllable expenses such as supplies, travel, etc. Ensures all processes to support digital strategies are utilized such as Omni-channel fulfillment (SFS/SDD/BOPIS). Responsible for the Real Estate as it relates to site feedback, re-locations, new stores, and store closings. Utilize technology and all company tools to drive results. Sally only- Works in partnership with Operations Business Partner. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities High School Diploma or equivalent. Prefer College Degree but not required. 5+ years’ experience in business, management and/or merchandising experience Requires specialty retail or trade knowledge, problem solving and driving associate engagement Multi-Unit or Big Box Retail Management experience preferred. Thorough knowledge in selection of top candidates, sourcing and education Thorough knowledge of inventory management strategies, merchandising techniques and systems, including sales promotion activities of the Stores Ability to plan, organize, lead and control Ability to recognize, analyze, and quantify market trends Understanding and communicating the competitive landscape to drive local segmentation Understanding of assigned store capabilities and growth potentials Ability to travel extensively and frequently including overnights and weekends to attend national sales meetings, beauty shows, and sales operations meetings. Core Competencies Personal Growth Passionate Learner – Desired to grow and learn. Owns personal development / Self‑motivated. Open to and seeks a wide range of inputs. Humble learner. Shares learning with others. Learning Agility / Learning mindset. Intellectual Curiosity. Innovative / Creative / Strives for continuous improvement. Flexible & Agile Adapter – Adjusts to multiple demands and effectively responds to new circumstances and ambiguous situations. Takes initiative in ambiguous situations. Deals with change. Tolerates stressful situations well. Follow‑through / Perseverance. Works independently / Prioritizes effectively. Team and Culture Development Talent Builder – Builds competent, diverse teams by hiring, developing, motivating and coaching talent and prepares for future success. Builds diverse teams / Develops teams. Delegates / Coaches / Mentors. Evaluates / Differentiates. Holds people accountable. Empowers / Motivates / Recognizes / Rewards. Effective Communicator – Expresses information candidly, straightforward. Creates an engaging, inviting open environment. Effectively listens. Non‑hierarchical style. Humility. Concise message. Courageous, persuasive, influencing, inspiring, negotiating well. Builds trust to promote candor and openness. Prioritizes partnerships, values differences, inclusiveness. Relishes diversity of thought and input. Customer Focused Partner – Understands and works to meet the needs of external and internal customers. Transparency / Accessibility / Humility. Accountable to the customer. Seeks, accepts, acts on feedback to improve customer experience. Business Growth Strategic Thinker – Demonstrates vision and broad perspective. Sets direction, long‑term focus, visionary. Balances short‑term with long‑term. Embraces risk and competition. Big Picture Thinker – Understands relevant business concepts and processes and aligns with larger organization. Leads change inclusively and effectively. Business acumen. Results Driver – Executes and adapts plans, follows through, keeps up with pace. Not afraid to innovate. Prioritizing, planning, scheduling. Efficient time management. Results oriented. Attention to detail. Follow‑through. Demonstrates grit. Looks for continuous improvement. Problem Solver & Decision Maker – Analyzes information and objectively evaluates alternatives. Judgment / Reasoning / Decisiveness. Draws inferences / innovation. Summarizes information and data to inform decisions. Working Conditions / Physical Requirements The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of offices, meeting and training rooms, retail stores, residences or commercial vehicles, e.g., use of safe work practices with office equipment, avoidance of trips and falls, observance of fire regulations and traffic signals, etc. The position requires some physical exertion such as long periods of standing. Extensive travel required. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sally Beauty