District Manager

District ManagerMake sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.Ambiance Luxury BoutiqueLocation: California Central CoastCurrent Stores: San Luis Obispo (2) and Paso Robles (1)Travel: Regular travel between store locationsReports to: President, AmbianceAbout Ambiance Luxury BoutiqueFounded in 1973, Ambiance Luxury Boutique is a woman-owned luxury fashion retailer known for creating fun, friendly, and fashionable shopping experiences. The company offers a thoughtfully curated collection of women's clothing, shoes, handbags, jewelry, accessories, beauty products, and gifts through its Central Coast boutiques and online store.With locations in downtown San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles, Ambiance Luxury Boutique combines elevated fashion with knowledgeable styling and highly personalized service. [ ]The OpportunityAmbiance Luxury Boutique is seeking a hands-on, results-oriented District Manager to lead its Central Coast retail locations. This leader will drive sales, develop high-performing teams, strengthen store operations, and ensure a consistent, elevated customer experience across both boutiques.The ideal candidate combines strong commercial judgment with a passion for fashion, client relationships, and people development. This is an opportunity to make a visible impact within an established local brand while helping shape the next chapter of its retail business.Key ResponsibilitiesDrive sales, profitability, and operational performance across both stores.Coach and develop store leaders, fostering accountability, collaboration, and professional growth.Establish clear goals and use retail performance metrics to identify opportunities and improve results.Maintain elevated standards for customer service, styling, clienteling, and follow-up.Oversee staffing, scheduling, inventory control, loss prevention, and daily store operations.Ensure visual merchandising and store presentation consistently reflect the brand.Partner with company leadership on recruiting, training, marketing, events, and business initiatives.Communicate priorities clearly and serve as the primary connection between store teams and senior leadership.Travel regularly between the San Luis Obispo and Paso Robles locations.QualificationsFive or more years of progressive retail leadership experience.Multi-store or high-volume store management experience preferred.Experience in luxury, premium, specialty fashion, beauty, or accessories is strongly preferred.Proven success driving sales, customer loyalty, and team performance.Strong knowledge of retail operations, inventory management, labor planning, and visual merchandising.Demonstrated ability to recruit, coach, develop, and retain high-performing teams.Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.Ability to thrive in a collaborative, entrepreneurial, and hands-on environment.Flexible availability based on business needs.Leadership ProfileThe successful candidate will be:Customer-focused and passionate about exceptional serviceCommercially minded and confident using data to guide decisionsA visible, hands-on leader who leads from the sales floorAn effective coach who sets clear expectations and develops talentCollaborative, adaptable, and accountableGenuinely interested in fashion, styling, and luxury retailWhy Join Ambiance Luxury Boutique?Joining Ambiance Luxury Boutique means becoming part of an established, woman-owned Central Coast brand where your leadership can make a meaningful and visible impact. xhyhwjd The anticipated rewards of this opportunity include:Competitive compensation with performance-based earning potentialA generous employee merchandise discountPaid time off and company holidaysProfessional growth and leadership development opportunitiesMeaningful influence over store performance, team culture, and the customer experienceDirect partnership with senior leadershipExposure to premium designers, seasonal trends, and elevated retail experiencesThe opportunity to work across two vibrant Central Coast communitiesA supportive culture that values fashion, relationships, creativity, and exceptional serviceWhat Success Looks LikeSuccess in this role will be reflected in:Profitable sales growthConsistently exceptional customer experiencesStrong employee engagement and retentionEffective development of store leadersProductive labor and inventory managementConsistent visual and operational standardsStrong communication and collaboration across both storesAmbiance Luxury Boutique offers the opportunity to lead talented retail teams, strengthen a longstanding Central Coast brand, and create memorable experiences for customers who value fashion, quality, and personal connection.Compensation range: $120,000-125,000 base + Bonus