District Manager, Northeast Lifestyle

Michael Kors

1d•$140,000 - $150,000•Onsite

About The Position

Michael Kors is seeking a District Manager for the Northeast Lifestyle division. This role involves leading multiple store locations, inspiring high performance, developing talent, and delivering an elevated customer experience that reflects the brand. The ideal candidate is energetic, collaborative, results-driven, and passionate about developing others, with strong communication skills and a passion for fashion. They will thrive in a rapidly changing environment, lead with enthusiasm, and create a culture of accountability through performance management and clear expectations, acting as a strategic thinker who drives employee engagement and champions operational excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience.
5+ years of multi-unit management experience within specialty retail.
Proficiency in reading, speaking and writing in English is required.
Authorization to work for any employer in the United States.
Ability to meet store scheduling and availability expectations, including the ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends, holidays, and high retail traffic and sales days.

Nice To Haves

Entrepreneurial spirit with a strategic and adaptable mindset.
Strong prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment with the ability to pivot quickly.
A well-connected market leader who is an enthusiastic brand ambassador.
Customer-obsessed mindset with the ability to bring the brand to life through styling and selling.
Strong capability in performance management and employee development.

Responsibilities

Develop strategic plans to drive incremental sales, identifying merchandise and inventory opportunities, and utilizing cross-functional partnerships.
Make timely business decisions and own both successes and opportunities.
Act as a strategic liaison for corporate retail initiatives, working closely with corporate partners and the Sr. Director to ensure field execution aligns with business objectives, and championing these efforts in the field.
Empower, develop, and inspire store teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
Lead efforts in recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining high-performing General/Store Managers through succession planning, on-foot networking, and a strong market presence.
Continually evaluate team & individual performance, setting SMART goals and performance expectations; provide consistent feedback to foster a culture of accountability.
Proactively address performance or behavior issues before escalation and hold difficult, solution-focused conversations, partnering with HR when necessary.
Leverage talent review programs to identify high-potential talent and outline growth opportunities.
Foster a culture where employees feel safe expressing concerns and opinions.
Demonstrate operational efficiency by meeting deadlines, ensuring compliance, and adhering to budget and administrative requirements.
Prioritize and balance time between stores strategically, allocating in-person and virtual presence based on business need.