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Journeys lists this District Manager in Training (DMIT) opportunity in taylor, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
District Manager in Training (DMIT)Taylor, MI (Southland Center)Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico and Canada, Journeys offers the most popular brands that cater to the teen lifestyle such as Converse, Vans, Dr Martens, UGG, Adidas, Timberland, Birkenstock, Crocs and Hey Dude. Through strategic artistic partnerships, event sponsorships, exclusive content, creative collaborations with musicians, and a focus on giving back to the community through charitable events and volunteer programs— Journeys has become more than just a retailer, but a universal part of teen and youth culture. The in-store Journeys experience features an energetic environment, friendly, passionate staff, and an inclusive atmosphere where self-expression is not just accepted – but encouraged and embraced. Journeys is an attitude you can wear.Journeys is always looking for great people to join our team!To assist District Sales Manager in supervising retail store locations in assigned district, while developing necessary skill sets to perform the job functions required as a DSM.Achieve district sales goals and profitability targets while maintaining home store performanceSupport the DSM in evaluating people, performance, developing action plans to improve sales, and measuring resultsAssist in staffing stores within the districtAssist in managing Loss Prevention practices within the districtDirect store operations and provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practicesEnsure that all company initiatives are properly implemented and to the standard of the company directionRecruit, interview, and hire store management candidates as per Regional/DSM instructionsTrain, develop, and promote store employees within the districtRegularly conduct store visits as per Regional/DSM instructionsMaintain regular communication with District Sales Manager, Regional, and corporate office staffPrior retail district training management experience required1–2 years retail sales experienceExcellent interpersonal and customer service skillsHome store meets the Grand Open Ready criteriaValid state motor vehicle operator's licenseWillingness to travel extensively within districtProven ability to increase sales and profitabilityProven ability to recruit, train, and develop high-caliber teamsAbility to work independently in a fast-paced, fluid environmentCompletion of all training programs leading up to District Manager in Training position or equivalent training/Multi-Store Supervisor experienceAbility to work night and weekend shiftsAbility to climb, reach, bend, and lift up to 50 poundsStand for long periods of timeMust be at least 18 years of age**Age requirements for full-time employment may vary based on stateEqual employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, physical or mental disability of otherwise qualified individuals, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or registered domestic/civil union partner status, gender identity and/or expression, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination.All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, placement, promotion, termination, reductions in force, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
Worksite address
taylor, MI, 48180, US
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