What does a District Manager – Specialty Stores do?
We are looking for a District Manager – Specialty Stores with a passion for developing employees, providing excellent customer service, a love of mobile technology, and a natural affinity for sales execution that changes the way mobile phones are bought and sold.
The District Manager manages and motivates Store Managers and employees within an area to achieve operating results, growth objectives, and overall financial performance goals while maintaining fiscal responsibility. The District Manager works closely with other retail partners on the development of Store Managers and all BBYM employees, and is accountable for creating a positive and efficient sales environment to deliver on the value proposition that Best Buy Mobile promises.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Directly supervises 10 or more Store Managers; indirectly supervise 100+ employees
* Recruit, develop, and retain qualified managers and associates to meet staffing needs
* Accountable for development of team to include succession planning, leadership coaching and overall skills progression
* Coach store manager to maximize productivity, control inventory, maintain integrity and financial accountability to positively impact profits
* Responsible for budgeting and financial outcomes of 10 or more Best Buy Mobile Stores
* Ensures effective training and accountability around selling strategy; establish, teach, and demonstrate exceptional customer service through training, development and leadership by example
* Manage behaviors supporting performance targets and long term strategic objectives to drive profitable sales within multiple locations
* Responsible for delivery of an exceptional customer and employee experience
* Maintains knowledge of company and market promotional elements; remains current on all wireless products and services, industry and competitive trends, and reinforce findings with the team
The ideal candidate will possess:
* Ability to build and maintain a culture which supports strong employee and customer experience
* Strong managerial skills with the ability to influence others with or without direct authority
* Ability to successfully supervise 10+ Store Managers remotely
* Strong organizational and time-management skills
* Expert knowledge in managing and analyzing the Profit & Loss Statement for multiple business units
* Key knowledge of store operations, merchandising, inventory management, shrink control
* Ability to create and analyze budgets for complex market conditions
What are the Professional Requirements of a District Manager – Specialty Stores?
The ideal candidate will live in close proximity to Boston MA, Hartford CT or Manchester NH.
Basic Qualifications:
* High School Diploma or Equivalent
* 2 years of P&L management, including budget responsibilities
* 2 years of merchandising and inventory control experience
* 3 years of retail management experience
Preferred Qualifications:
* Bachelor’s degree in a Business related field
* 2 years retail multi-unit management experience
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