District Manager

SNIPES District ManagerOnsite Chicago Metro, District 10 Salary $85,000-$93,000 per annualWe live sneakers, streetwear, and neighborhood culture! All Day! Every Day!With more than 750 stores in Europe and the USA, SNIPES is one of the leading sneaker and streetwear retailers worldwide. Since opening its first store in Essen, Germany in 1998, SNIPES has been an integral part of street culture and is constantly growing thanks to its proximity to the community and regular openings worldwide.At SNIPES, everything revolves around youth culture. In stores and online at snipes.com and snipesusa.com, our community finds a wide range of internationally renowned sneakers and apparel brands for the latest fits from head to toe. We dive deep into subcultures, sponsor some of the biggest hip-hop festivals, events, and sports teams throughout the world to stay close to our community and keep our deep roots in the global street culture community. Therefore, we work closely with key figures from the scene like DJ Khaled, our Chief Creative Officer. But whether it's sponsorships or developing grassroots projects – we prioritize giving back to the community in everything we do.SNIPES has always kept an ear to the streets to create a meaningful impact in the communities we serve. Through our community program "SNIPES serves" and its localized approach we support the needs of our communities, empower, and celebrate our dynamic culture.Overview: Responsible for leading a group of store managers to deliver on sales and profit, operational excellence and inspiring store teamsResponsibilitiesManage the business profitability in alignment with the Company StrategyUnderstand and translate the Company Strategy into achievable district goalsCollaborate cross-functionally to support stores and company goalsDevelop action plans for underperforming storesPartners with multiple departments to execute new store openings and store renovationsPartners with Human Resources on employee relations issuesProvide honest and effective leadership with integrity that builds a performance-driven cultureRole model sales floor leadership to motivate the team and maximize productivityManage, coach, and develop the individual store management. Ensure proper training of SM's, SMIT's, AM's, MIT's, Sales Associates, Cashiers and StockIdentify high potential talent and develop individual plans to grow store talent and maximize succession plans for open positions within and outside respective districtClear, concise and trustworthy communicator with entire store teamsQualifications5+ years of management experienceHigh School diploma or equivalent. College preferred, but not requiredExcellent written and verbal communication skillsOutstanding leadership abilitiesSuccessful track record in driving salesSkillsCoaching and developmentManage multiple priorities simultaneouslyRecruitmentStore OperationsKnowledge of retail businessStrong problem solving skillsKey PartnersVP of StoresRegional DirectorOperations ManagerStore ManagementHuman ResourcesAsset Protection TeamSpecial RequirementsTravel to store locationsParticipate in recruitment initiativesCultural Success FactorsEnthusiasm for the brandConsumer ObsessedInnovative MindsetCollaborative natureSkillful communicatorData-Driven Decision MakingAdaptable and FlexibleDisciplined and self-motivatedBenefits with SNIPESGenerous Employee DiscountPaid HolidaysPTO (Paid Time Off)Bonus PlanAffordable Health InsuranceRetirement ContributionsSnipes USA and all its subsidiary Companies are equal opportunity employers. We will not discriminate or make hiring decisions based on race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other criteria that would violate any Federal or State laws.Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.