District Manager (Greater Toronto)
About The Position
At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more. Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do. Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better. As District Manager, you’re the strategic force behind multiple stores - driving sales, managing resources, and coaching Store Managers to lead winning teams. You’ll champion operational excellence, build brand equity, and elevate the customer experience across your district, both in-store and virtually.
Requirements
- Expert-level knowledge in Retail Industry
- Ability to apply knowledge to complex problems
- Knowledgeable on best practices to navigate through obstacles to maximize work optimization
- Fluency in local language and advanced verbal English skills
- Basic knowledge of employment laws including compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
- Strong communication, presentation, delegation, and follow-up skills as well as customer service focus.
- Robust prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving & planning skills
- Demonstrated ability to analyze business trends and reporting to drive sales
- Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
- Demonstrated proficiency in sales generation, training, and leading of functional teams
Responsibilities
- Establish and execute a comprehensive omni-channel strategic plan to achieve planned sales and KPIs
- Analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make real-time strategic and tactical business decisions to drive results
- Drive financial performance through consumer service, human resources, inventory control and store appearance
- Model the brand’s Athlete service standards and selling behaviors for all retail store formats
- Build loyalty through in-store experience, data capture, endless aisle, and other omni-channel solutions
- Achieve forecasted Sales & Contribution Margin
- Accountable for Service Culture, Customer Service, People, Product & Operations
- Support New Store Openings; recruitment, on-boarding plans, training plans & load-in support
- Collaborate with Retail Operations on the retail teammate training program/annual calendar and new technology control and implementations e.g. RFID
- Maintain compliance with UA policies, risk control and asset protection across district
- Provide insight into future needs to provide input on budget modifications
- Develop contingency plans for obstacles and navigate through organizational ambiguity
- Collaborate with leadership across entire organization to achieve objectives and goals
- Motivate and inspire team by communicating Under Armour’s Values, Core Competencies
- Lead and partner with Store Managers and above on all performance management tools as well as providing performance feedback and insight on business strategy
- Oversee Market Managers and provides performance feedback to teammates and insight on business strategy e.g. through Division of Responsibilities (DOR)
- Lead Store leadership huddles and empower leaders to hold Team Shift Huddles
- Evaluate sales and payroll goals using payroll reports and tools; make scheduling adjustments as needed
- Partner with the talent teammates to recruit, hire, develop and retain high performing store leadership teams by considering seasonal hiring and turnover, network opportunities
- Engage in compensation decisions in partnership with the corporate HR & Ops teammates
- Drive teammate engagement by recognizing and rewarding performance and, providing feedback and/or action planning on substandard performance
- Ensure that the store leadership team adheres to and enforces all employment practices and policies
- Other tasks as assigned by leadership
Benefits
- Paid "UA Give Back" Volunteer Days: Work alongside your team to support initiatives in your local community
- Under Armour Merchandise Discounts
- Maternity and Parental Leave for eligible and FMLA-eligible teammates
- Health & fitness benefits, discounts and resources- We offer teammates across the country programs to promote physical activity and overall well-being
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
