District Manager - Minneapolis

Guitar Center•Bloomington, MN

About The Position

Guitar Center is seeking a District Manager to lead overall retail operations across an assigned territory in the Minneapolis area. The role provides leadership and vision to ensure retail business operations meet expectations and create an excellent experience for associates and customers. The District Manager manages 8–15 store locations and is accountable for district financial performance, including EBITDA and revenue across merchandise retail, lessons, repairs, and rentals. The position pays $100,000–$133,286, depending on experience, with bonus opportunities.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or four years of equivalent work experience.
Valid state driver's license and automotive insurance.
At least 6 years of relevant work experience operating in a complex, fast-paced work environment.
At least 5 years of experience leading teams within a retail store.
At least 4 years of experience training and developing teams.
At least 3 years of experience analyzing financial reports.
Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Business acumen, including understanding business drivers, strategies, competition, and financial data, and making decisions that support financial targets.
Ability to collaborate, build teamwork and working relationships, delegate tasks appropriately, and share accountability.
Clear, concise, positive, and courteous written and verbal communication with diverse internal and external stakeholders; ability to handle confidential and sensitive information.
Strong organizational skills, including prioritization, multitasking, attention to detail, timely task completion, and compliance with protocols and guidelines.
Ability to lead, manage, and mentor others; provide constructive feedback; develop direct reports; and manage a geographically dispersed team.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate knowledge of retail and music instrument industry operations.
Advanced understanding of Guitar Center retail systems and processes.

Responsibilities

Manage a district of 8–15 store locations.
Achieve district EBITDA and revenue targets across merchandise retail, lessons, repairs, and rental areas.
Manage and execute labor initiatives within budget.
Ensure merchandising initiatives are executed according to program designs, including GOLD Standard, GOLD Card, EHOTH, and Planograms.
Track customer service responses and identify opportunities for improvement.
Work with national Services teams to ensure areas achieve targeted goals.
Hire, develop, and train store managers and store manager candidates.
Provide guidance and input on other retail operations positions in support of the Guitar Center Employer of Choice initiative.
Manage and maintain P&L accountability for the district.
Resolve conflicts within the district.
Perform additional duties as assigned.