What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Manager position at Leslie's Poolmart?
Leslie's is the world's largest retailer of swimming pool supplies. With multiple retail stores across the US and several Commercial, Service, E-Commerce, and Distribution divisions, the opportunities here are truly endless!
Our Retail Team consists of talented pool professionals and sales associates that strive to provide expert assistance to our customers in maintaining and improving their pools and spas. We are the most reliable and trusted in the industry. Many of our team members began their careers in entry level roles and have advanced to high level management positions.
Job Scope
Oversees the performance of a number of Leslie’s store to ensure they are meeting or exceeding customer service standards, sales plans, profitability, operating procedures, and all merchandising objectives. The District Manager is directly responsible for growing and managing sales plans, profit margins, payroll, and all controllable expenses within a District. The District Manager is responsible for the effective execution of all company-developed programs. Oversees to ensure that all new team members are proficient applicants with the right competencies and experience, and ensures that General Managers under their responsibility train and develop team members in all required training programs. Establishes the expectation of providing excellent customer service and a great place to work through personal example and principles.
Day-to-Day
- The successful completion of training within one-hundred and eighty (180) days of being onboarded;
- Ensure district stores meet or exceed budgeted sales;
- Drive water test conversion and prescription sales penetration;
- Meet conversion, UPT and ATS goals and build action plans where improvement needed;
- Manage controllable expenses to drive profitability;
- Grow customer count through customer service training and standards.
Qualifications - External
- At least 3-5 years field experience in a multi-unit retail environment.
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent in business or marketing preferred.
- Excellent references from supervisors, peers and direct reports.
- Ability to relocate helpful but not required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Leslie’s is committed to developing and fostering a culture of diversity and inclusion within our company and the communities we serve. A key aspect of building a great team is valuing ideas from many viewpoints, which is why we place a priority on identifying and hiring talented individuals from all backgrounds and perspectives.
Take advantage of our competitive compensation, extensive paid training, comprehensive and flexible suite of benefits package, 401K with company match, team member discounts, rewards for top performers, and most importantly career advancement opportunities.
