District Director

 

CANDIDATE MUST HAVE JUNIOR SPECIALTY EXPERIENCE

District Director will manage the market of Oregon, South Washington and Montana, and supervise multiple stores. District Directors teach, develop, motivate and inspire Store Managers to achieve store sales goals, operational compliance and personnel functions to ensure customer satisfaction, store maximum productivity and profitability.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sales Leadership

·         Enforces high standards of Customer Service and selling

·         Monitors store sales performance, productivity, results and accountability

·         Analyzes sales and merchandise reports to identify business opportunities and concerns

Staffing and Store Management Development

·         Forecasts and identify Store Personnel needs

·         Recruits quality Store Management candidates

·         Insures compliance with Employment Laws

·         Insures store personnel  are trained in Customer Service, Loss Prevention and Visual Presentation to support brand experience

·         Administers company personnel program including appropriate performance reviews, compensation and employment records

·         Documents Store Manager performance issues in a timely manner

·         Represents District as a mentor, pro-active leader and problem solver

Operations Excellence

·         Audits each store for compliance with company standard for all Policies and Procedures

·         Manages payroll hours and  payroll dollars to achieve wage cost goals

·         Protects Company assets through enforcing Loss Prevention Policies and Procedures

·         Protects district profit by ensuring accuracy and full store execution in pricing and signage of promotional and markdown directives

Visual Presentation and Merchandise Management

·         Evaluate and communicate assortment, stock level and maintenance needs

·         Insures store execution of floor-set, promotional and visual presentation directives

·         Insures store appearance and atmosphere supports and reinforces brand image


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

§         Minimum of one year of experience of multi-store director experience and/or 4 to 5 years of high volume retail specialty store management experience

§         Proven leadership, motivational, development and organizational skills

§         Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

§         Ability to analyze and assess sales and merchandise reports

§         Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks in a demanding and continuously evolving environment

§         Must have flexibility in work schedule and hours including during holiday and peak selling periods

§          Willingness and ability to travel regularly by air and/or car, with overnight stays, as District and Corporate business dictates.


EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

§         High School graduate or equivalent

§         College Graduate Preferred
 

FASHION SAVVY:

§         Represents the fashion and style of Wet Seal

§         Knowledge of current fashion trends and styles

§         Appreciation and demonstration of an overall finished fashion look


OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES:

§         Strong observation skills, identifying and assessing

§         Ability to retain and utilize data, i.e. names, merchandise, information, policies and procedures