District Manager in Training

COMPANY OVERVIEW

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 such as Converse, Vans, Dr Martens, UGG, Adidas, Timberland, Birkenstock, Crocs and Hey Dude. Through strategic artistic partnerships, event sponsorships, exclusive content, creative collaborations with musicians, and a focus on giving back to the community through charitable events and volunteer programs— Journeys has become more than just a retailer, but a universal part of teen and youth culture. 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.

WHY WORK FOR JOURNEYS?

• We celebrate and reward success!
• Rapid promotion opportunities for top performers - we promote from within
• We are a family 
• We encourage you to embrace your individuality
• You get to work in a fun environment with the coolest people around
• We conduct business with integrity and passion
• Excellent benefits and employee discount
• Compensation includes base pay, sales commission, and bonus potential*

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

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Prior retail district training management experience required
• 1–2 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