The North Face: District Manager

VF Corporation

Olympia, WA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$107,000–$133,750 Per Year

SKILLS

Analysis Skills, Auditing, Brand Strategy, Business Plan, Business Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Computer Skills, Customer Experience, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Diversity, Employee Relations, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Exceeded Sales Goal, HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Health Plan, Human Resources, Inventory Management, Leadership, Loss Prevention, Maintain Compliance, Meet Sales Quota, Merchandising, Performance Analysis, Performance Reviews, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Profit & Loss, Retail Management, Retail Operations, Spreadsheets, Succession Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Visual Merchandising, Willing to Travel, Word Processing, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Olympia, WA

POSTED

30+ days ago

At The North Face we dare to lead the world forward through Exploration. We were born to Explore, Disrupt and to Lead. We were born to Love Wild Places and to Spark Curiosity. We believe that exploration is a mindset - both on the mountain and off the mountain - and it infuses everything we do. As a community of explorers, we stay curious about new ideas, places, and people. **District Manager** Step into the role of District Manager at The North Face and drive our stores' success! You'll develop, motivate, and inspire our store teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences and achieve operational excellence. Your strategic vision will propel our district's business forward. As the leader of a dynamic group of stores, you'll be the champion of The North Face brand, enhancing its image with both internal and external customers. Your leadership will ensure customer satisfaction, peak productivity, and thriving profitability. By implementing our visionary business plans, you'll play a pivotal role in our success. **How You Will Make a Difference** + Maximize the net profit of stores by setting direction and providing support towards achieving objectives in sales, expenses, and inventory control. + Ensure excellence in customer service in all stores by modeling brand specific service standards as well as by monitoring customer feedback and responding to and addressing all customer concerns quickly. + Partner regularly with Retail Operations and other corporate partners to drive business and execute brand strategy. + Perform regular audits and report analysis of store and staff performance. + Ensure and enforce the visual presentation and merchandising aspects of the stores are consistent with brand vision and company standards. Ensure proper training is in place to develop employees with visual and merchandising expertise in each store location. + Recruit, hire, train, and develop store leadership teams while ensuring a diverse applicant pool. Sets and maintains the standards for networking and recruiting efforts ensuring that store associates are qualified and able to perform to company standards, specifically customer service expectations. + Oversee annual Performance Appraisal process, Personal Development Plans, and succession planning; provide support and guidance to the store managers on these processes. + Monitor overall store performance regarding employee relations and addresses concerns timely and appropriately in partnership with Human Resources. + Ensure compliance and adherence to loss prevention and compliance policies and procedures, standards and practices, and company directives. + Model behavior that respects the background, experience, and cultural differences of others, while upholding the integrity and values of the VF Corporation and the brand. + Promote an environment that encourages participation, creativity, and learning by sharing best practices and building on the ideas of others within and across districts. **What You Bring** Required + 8 years of related professional experience, inclusive of multi-store experience and/or training within the apparel, footwear or related industry. + Proven ability to meet and exceed sales and profit results. + Proven ability to plan and work independently while balancing shifting priorities. + Ability to interact with the public in an often crowded and noisy interactive store environment. + Excellent verbal and written skills and the ability to influence business partners at all levels. + Excellent decision-making ability in a fast-paced environment. + Proficient computer skills including word processing, spreadsheets, and software programs. + Proven ability to build and leverage relationships with peers, corporate partners, and the business community to positively impact business decisions. + Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business; will require weekends, evenings, and holidays. + Frequent travel (approximately 50% or more) + 80% of time or more spent in assigned market and in stores. + **Location** : The ideal candidate will be based out of Portland or Seattle **Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity** As a purpose-led, performance driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day. **What's In It for You** We're in the business of unleashing human potential, driven by the ideas, energy and commitment of our people. That's why we offer comprehensive benefits that encourage mental, physical and financial well-being for all VF associates. When it comes to benefits, we're the total package. Go to MyVFBenefits.com and click on "Looking to Join VF?" to learn more. **Now WE have a question for YOU.** **Are you in?** **\#LI-RR1** **Hiring Range** **:** $107,000.00 USD - $133,750.00 USD annually **Incentive Potential** : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process. **Benefits at VF Corporation** : You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking **Looking to Join VF?** Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process. **_P_** **_lease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws._** _At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at_ _peopleservices@vfc.com_ _. VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law._ _Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records._ VF Diversity Vision Statement VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world.VF is an equal employment opportunity/ affirmative action employer of minorities, females, protected veterans and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.

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