District Manager

Position Overview: District Manager

We are looking for an energetic, excited, and dependable District Manager to join our fast paced women’s boutique company. We have big plans for growth and are looking for talented hardworking individuals to grow with us! Responsibilities include directing all activities required to achieve district goals, including sales and profit objectives, guest service, employee retention, payroll and operating expenses, loss prevention, and merchandise presentation. You will be paired with a District Manager Mentor and learn every facet of being a Bling District Manager in your first year. Responsibilities include managing your district of up to seven stores and meeting or exceeding the expectations defined below.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities

• Develops Store Managers to accomplish district’s objectives through recruitment, selection, coaching, investment, career -pathing, retention and motivation.
• Ensures attainment of sales, payroll, operating expenses and inventory goals for district
• Ensures that merchandise is maintained to company standard, with emphasis on allocation, presentation, restocking and recovery
• Acts as the liaison between stores and corporate
• Helps set priorities and direction for district
• Additional responsibilities, tasks or projects as assigned by Regional Manager,, Director of Operations or Corporate Office

People Management

• Ensures Bling Glamour “GIVE” customer experience standards are learned and role modeled
• Adheres to Human Resources standards by following the general practices outlined, minimizing exceptions and remaining objective
• Recruits, selects, hires and develops diverse management level talent for district
• Fills open jobs with qualified candidates within 30 days and maintains talent pool
• Assesses, develops, educates and mentors store management in all areas of responsibility, ensuring that feedback, coaching and investment are regularly provided
• Provides learning to management teams to maximize store and associate performance; positively shares knowledge, information and experience
• Provides timely feedback to associates, rewarding and recognizing desired behaviors
• Holds associates accountable for achievement of financial results and statistical standards
• Manages conflict and coaches associates to move them forward by applying performance improvement plans
• Makes timely, ethical, and logical decisions after complete discovery and analysis; balances business priorities with "Caring about People" core values
• Assesses associates and store teams consistently; evaluates stores’ atmosphere and communicates associate performance and deliverables
• Empowers and involves associates in decision-making processes while providing guidance
• Capitalizes on individual's strengths and talents to optimize team performance
• Is receptive to feedback and collaboration around solutions, realistically appraising self on strengths and weaknesses; owns mistakes and is aware of limitations
• Fosters team collaboration through support, building relationships, and recognizing individual contributions
• Leads by taking calculated risks and managing through change and adversity

Revenue Generation

• Shares vision and plans execution of district’s business strategy in alignment with Corporate office goals
• Is responsible for setting and attaining district sales and expense management goals
• Is responsible for district’s staffing matrix and payroll compliance
• Drives quantifiable performances using LY trackers
• Educates store management teams on forecasting and analysis of business trends and inventory opportunities
• Analyzes business reports consistently and develops strategies to maximize performance

Store Operations

• Prioritizes work flow through successful daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, seasonal, and annual planning and helps manage task loads
• Is responsible for maintenance of the physical appearance and cleanliness of stores in district
• Conducts store walk-throughs with management teams, communicating successes/opportunities in key store areas
• Recommends ideas to improve standards and processes
• Uses appropriate communication vehicles to respond to and initiate requests (voicemail, email, direct conversations or conference calls)

Product Management

• Partners with Store Planning to manage stores’ inventories
• Ensures all stores in district are merchandised according to visual guidelines; understands and holds associates accountable to the standards outlined in the Visual Merchandising Guide and Store Set documents
• Ensures timely planning and execution of Store Set
• Educates store management teams on assessing visual directives and substituting product as needed; coaches teams to drive sales opportunities through adjustments to product placement

Brand Management

• Ensures that all Store Managers can clearly articulate the company's brand positioning, including the story of How Bling got started and the Founders Why
• Embodies company culture in all interactions with internal and external customers
• Operates with highest levels of personal integrity and business confidentiality
• Asks probing questions and helps management develops actions plans
• Represents the brand and holds store management accountable to the standard

What We Offer:

• Fast growing company offers potential for fast growth for ambitious candidates
• Fast paced and collaborative environment where your input and ideas are valued
• 401K
• Health Insurance, Dental and Vision
• PTO
• Competitive Store Discounts

If this sounds good to you, we look forward to getting to know you!

About Bling: Bling Glamour by Nicole

Our company started with the faith of a mustard seed in 2008 with $500. God has blessed our dream and has grown our company to 26 locations across the midwest.

Our company has overcome a fire, flood & continues to grow during this pandemic. Through God’s graces we continue to come back stronger than ever. We are very grateful for the gifts God has given us and are committed to giving back through our partnerships with the House of Hope and many other local philanthropies. Bling Glamour by Nicole is a boutique that boasts the newest designer styles in women’s clothing, jewelry, handbags and shoes. Brands include She and Sky, Kendra Scott, Kancan just to name a few.

Bling Glamour by Nicole is unique because each team member is trained to GIVE our guests the Bling Shopping Experience. We cannot wait to serve Topeka and surrounding communities.

Bling Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Learn more about us at www.blingglamour.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Sales: 4 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Pittsburg, KS: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $50,000 - $60,000