District Manager (mwd)

District Manager (mwd)

based in Frankfurt Area/ Central West Area

At VF Corporation, we’re looking for an inspiring and results-driven District Manager to lead a portfolio of retail stores across Germany Central West (Timberland, Vans, The North Face & Napapijri).

VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands such as The North Face, Vans, Timberland, Napapijri, Kipling, Jansport and Eastpak. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.

As a District Manager you lead a portfolio of stores of multiple brands, to deliver outstanding commercial results, operational excellence, and exceptional customer experience. You serve as the primary leader for Store Managers, ensuring strong execution of retail standards, people development, brand expression, and continuous improvement. You act as the connector between store teams and headquarters, driving accountability, engagement and performance. The goal is to ensure business growth in accordance with our Brands’ philosophy.

Let’s talk about the role! 

• Lead Store Managers to deliver sales, profitability, productivity, and KPI objectives across the District by analyzing performance trends, identifying risks and opportunities, and implement action plans to drive results.

• Translate performance data into clear, practical insights for Store Managers, linking commercial results to in-store behaviours and actions, ensuring high standards of customer experience.

• Conduct structured store visits focused on coaching, performance assessment, and execution quality.
  Lead focused performance recovery plans in underperforming stores, providing hands on support and coaching until sustainable improvement is achieved.

• Champion brand DNA across stores ensuring strong visual identity, product storytelling, and elevated customer experience.

• Manage and lead the opening of new store and hiring store talents

• Promote an inclusive, people‑first culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and engagement.

• Ensure stores execute brand initiatives and marketing campaigns consistently and on time.

• Monitor customer metrics and drive improvement plans across district.

• Act as the voice of stores with Brand’s HQ functions, collaborate with central retail operations to drive business and execute brand strategy

• Communicate priorities, process changes and performance expectations clearly to Store Managers.

• Work closely with the Local HR, Health and Safety and Asset protection teams.

What makes you the perfect District Manager? 

• Solid and consistent management experience in a comparable position and already have experience in managing several stores

• Proven record of achieving commercial and operational results and driving store performance

• Strong people leader with demonstrated coaching and development skills

• Data‑driven decision maker with strong business acumen and planning capability

• Able to manage complexity, ambiguity, and pace across multiple locations, while maintaining focus on execution excellence

• High level of responsibility management, communication skills and flexibility

• Frequent travel (approximately 80 % or more including air and overnight travel)

• Fluent in German and English

• Residence within the assigned area

What’s in it for you? 

Most companies advertise competitive salaries, attractive bonus schemes, pension plans, and employee discounts (by the way, we offer 50% off!). We offer all of that too. But we go beyond.

In addition, you can look forward to:

• Ownership of your career development, giving you the opportunity to build your knowledge and experience across multiple brands.

• A supportive, feedback-driven culture where respect and integrity guide everything we do.

• Tailored training and development opportunities. From onboarding to ongoing online and in-person learning, we are committed to supporting both your professional and personal growth.

• The opportunity to connect and network with Store Managers across Europe as well as colleagues at our corporate headquarters.

• 30 days of annual leave. Yes, 30! + 1 more day birthday off

• Participation in our Employee Referral Program

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. As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.

If you like what you have read and want to join our team then we would like to hear from you!

Hiring Range:

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.