District Manager West - contract, 12-13 months

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Main Functions / Purpose Of Position

The District Manager will manage the Retail Division’s Factory Outlet stores geographically from Ontario West ensuring annual sales, growth and expense targets are met while advancing the adidas Brand within the Retail landscape.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Strive to meet sales and margin budgets for both individual stores and the combined target for all Factory Outlet locations geographically from Ontario west.
• Ensure Cash Management standards are adhered to for all stores
• Control operating expenses (wages, store supplies, etc.) at the store level ensuring expenses do not exceed targets.
• Effectively lead and develop store level management.
• Recruit and train new management staff to support existing and new store expansion.
• Assist in the opening of all new stores and any re-models. This will require occasional physical labour.
• Work in conjunction with each store manager to establish succession plans for their individual store.
• Identify strong performers within the stores and ensure that their skills are developed enabling them to accept greater responsibilities moving forward.
• Conduct annual performance reviews for direct reports (Store Managers).
• Liaise with adidas Canada’s HR department relating to HR issues within the stores.
• Ensure adidas stores set the standard for Customer Service within the industry.
• Implement procedures within the stores that improve Customer service.
• Train and challenge staff to achieve the highest level of product knowledge and Customer Service.
• Establish and implement universal standard for Customer Service.
• Ensure in store merchandising and overall cleanliness adheres to established adidas standards.
• Responsible for store security including administration of store security keys and security access codes. This would include regular security audits.
• Work in conjunction with US Loss Prevention Department to establish and maintain high levels of internal and external security in all areas of store operations.
• Work with Finance to establish criteria for store audits to ensure the maximum level of integrity.
• Co-ordinate with the maintenance department of all landlords ensuring they meet the Brand standards.
• Act as a liaison with property/Mall management in all areas of day to day operations of the stores.
• Organize and execute any offsite temporary retail events.
• Communicate with Head Office Team to provide feedback regarding store inventory positions as well as opportunities.
• Expected to react to all situations that may arise at the store level with regards to store operations.
• Works independently to manage the store operations of the Retail Division under the supervision of the Director of Retail.
• Travel will be expected on a regular basis in order to visit stores (3 to 4 days per week). This travel might require overnight stays.
• Ensure that stores managers are complying with the Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned by Director, Retail Partnerships and Operations.
  

Skills Required

• Minimum 6 years Retail experience.
• Four years of Retail supervisory experience.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to excel in a combination office/retail environment.
• The understanding of in-store retail operations and all cash procedures.
• Microsoft Excel, or equivalent. E-mail skills.
• Understanding of all pertinent government legislation applicable to retail establishments.
• Excellent command of English, both written and verbal.
  

Education Required

Minimum of high school graduation diploma required. Post secondary education preferred.