District Manager - Lexington Kentucky Based

Job Summary:

The District Manager is responsible for leading a multi-unit retail district, driving strategic business initiatives, and achieving financial and operational goals. Reporting to the VP Director of Stores, this role provides leadership to store management teams, fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and continuous improvement. The District Manager will analyze business trends, coach talent, ensure operational excellence, and develop high-potential leaders to support long-term company growth. Frequent travel within the district is required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership & Planning

• Provides strategic leadership, planning, and execution of solutions for current and future business needs.
• Builds strong partnerships with cross functional leadership and teams.
• Ensures all initiatives for the district are aligned with the company's vision, governing business strategies, and current business priorities.
• Develops strategic direction and establishes appropriate priorities for projects critical to success.
• Acts as focal point for progress reporting on key performance initiatives and provides timely updates and communication to senior leadership.

Business & Financial Performance

• Analyzes business trends and creates plans to increase sales and control expenses to drive overall profitability.
• Utilizes data, statistical reports, and benchmarking to analyze current performance and identify metric-driven solutions.
• Monitors and measures financial, operational, and service results; holds teams accountable for achieving district goals through ongoing store visits.
• Effectively communicates business and financial objectives to management teams; audits performance, collects data, and communicates results to the VP, Director of Stores and corporate office.

People Leadership & Talent Development

• Coaches store teams in the delivery of strategic company initiatives.
• Provides coaching, mentoring, and direction for store management teams to meet district and company goals.
• Builds and develops management teams to train, motivate, and challenge store teams to meet financial goals, resolve problems proactively, and enhance team performance and customer service.
• Identifies bench strength through performance assessments; develops high-potential talent to build a leadership pipeline.
• Ensures consistent application of performance management practices, including annual reviews, progressive counseling, and development plans.
• Encourages ownership of results and empowers others to succeed.
• Remains effective in a changing environment and manages change by adjusting priorities, aligning teams, and responding to evolving demands.

Operational Excellence & Store Standards

• Ensures stores consistently meet company standards (e.g., visual presentation, cleanliness, inventory levels).
• Audits store operations and ensures compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Champions a culture of safety by ensuring all locations adhere to company safety standards and proactively addresses risks across the district.
• Serves as a champion for continuous improvement, influencing change across all levels of the organization.