District Manager - Kentucky

Palmetto Moon•North Charleston, SC

About The Position

The District Manager is responsible for leading a multi-unit retail district, driving strategic business initiatives, and achieving financial and operational goals. Reporting to the VP Director of Stores, this role provides leadership to store management teams, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement. The District Manager will analyze business trends, coach talent, ensure operational excellence, and develop high-potential leaders to support long-term company growth. Frequent travel within the district is required.

Requirements

4+ years of management experience in a highly complex or multi-unit retail business environment.
Proven ability to meet or exceed sales and profit results.
Demonstrated success in identifying and developing store management talent to meet current and future business goals.
Strong professional and interpersonal skills with the ability to solve problems strategically.
Ability to build and leverage relationships with internal and external stakeholders to influence business decisions.
Proven ability to adapt quickly to ambiguity and prioritize multiple tasks in a dynamic environment.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence partners across multiple levels.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs.
Ability to travel up to 75% of the time
Ability to bend, twist, stoop and stand for extended periods of time.
Ability to lift/carry materials up to 50lbs, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning Provides strategic leadership, planning, and execution of solutions for current and future business needs.
Builds strong partnerships with cross functional leadership and teams.
Ensures all initiatives for the district are aligned with the company's vision, governing business strategies, and current business priorities.
Develops strategic direction and establishes appropriate priorities for projects critical to success.
Acts as focal point for progress reporting on key performance initiatives and provides timely updates and communication to senior leadership.
Business & Financial Performance Analyzes business trends and creates plans to increase sales and control expenses to drive overall profitability.
Utilizes data, statistical reports, and benchmarking to analyze current performance and identify metric-driven solutions.
Monitors and measures financial, operational, and service results; holds teams accountable for achieving district goals through ongoing store visits.
Effectively communicates business and financial objectives to management teams; audits performance, collects data, and communicates results to the VP, Director of Stores and corporate office.
People Leadership & Talent Development Coaches store teams in the delivery of strategic company initiatives.
Provides coaching, mentoring, and direction for store management teams to meet district and company goals.
Builds and develops management teams to train, motivate, and challenge store teams to meet financial goals, resolve problems proactively, and enhance team performance and customer service.
Identifies bench strength through performance assessments; develops high-potential talent to build a leadership pipeline.
Ensures consistent application of performance management practices, including annual reviews, progressive counseling, and development plans.
Encourages ownership of results and empowers others to succeed.
Remains effective in a changing environment and manages change by adjusting priorities, aligning teams, and responding to evolving demands.
Operational Excellence & Store Standards Ensures stores consistently meet company standards (e.g., visual presentation, cleanliness, inventory levels).
Audits store operations and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
Champions a culture of safety by ensuring all locations adhere to company safety standards and proactively addresses risks across the district.
Serves as a champion for continuous improvement, influencing change across all levels of the organization.