[Hiring] District Manager @VF Corporation

Role Description

As a District Manager, you will lead a portfolio of stores to deliver exceptional customer experience, drive operational excellence, and achieve business goals. You will be responsible for:

• Developing high-performing store leadership teams.
• Executing brand strategies.
• Ensuring that each store reflects the values and culture of the brand.
• Maximizing district profitability by setting clear direction and supporting stores in achieving sales, expense, and inventory goals.
• Recruiting, hiring, and retaining diverse, high-caliber talent; ensuring stores are optimally staffed and succession plans are in place.
• Ensuring all Store Managers are consistently trained and developed, conducting regular training sessions and check-ins on a quarterly basis.
• Partnering with HR and Talent Development teams to identify training needs and track progress across the district.
• Partnering with corporate teams (Retail Operations, HR, Visual Merchandising) to execute brand strategies and initiatives.
• Conducting regular store visits and audits to ensure compliance with brand standards and policies.
• Championing customer service by modeling brand-specific service standards and addressing customer feedback promptly.
• Overseeing annual Performance Appraisal process, Personal Development Plans, and succession planning.
• Ensuring visual merchandising and store presentation align with brand guidelines and elevate the customer experience.
• Fostering a culture of inclusion, creativity, and continuous improvement by sharing best practices and encouraging collaboration.
• Maintaining compliance with all loss prevention, safety, and operational policies and procedures.
• Representing the brand with integrity and professionalism in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7+ years of progressive experience in the apparel, footwear, related retail industry, including multi-store management and training responsibilities.
• Proven people leadership experience, with a track record of developing and leading high-performing teams across multiple locations.
• Extensive multi-store management experience in apparel, footwear, related industries.
• Proven ability to exceed sales targets and manage expenses effectively.
• Strong ability to plan, execute, and analyze solutions to complex business challenges.
• Exceptional skills in interpreting data and driving performance through insights.
• Effective in making sound decisions quickly in fast-paced environments.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements

• A formal education and subsequent undergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but total experience and professional achievements are most important.

Benefits

• Hiring Range: $112,000.00 USD - $140,000.00 USD annually.
• Incentive Potential: This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential.
• Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.