District Manager ANN TAYLOR FACTORY Central Florida

Ann Inc. - Florida, United States

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES: 

 Develops Store Managers and/or Area Managers to accomplish district's objectives through recruitment, selection, coaching, investment, career-pathing, retention and motivation. 

• Maintains a union-free environment. 

• Ensures attainment of sales, payroll, operating expenses and inventory shortage goals for district. 

• Meets or exceeds company client service objectives with emphasis on store management coaching and follow-up.

• Ensures that merchandise is maintained to company standard, with emphasis on allocation, presentation, restocking and recovery. 

• Acts as the liaison between stores and home office. • Helps set priorities and direction for district. 

• Understands the ANN INC. culture, and ensures compliance with all ANN INC. Values & Behaviors, and store operational standards 

• Additional responsibilities, tasks or projects as assigned by Regional Vice President, Director of Stores or Home Office.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: 

• Human Resources: Proven ability to network and maintain talent pool for recruitment; select and develop Store Management teams; develop bench strength; coach and counsel; persuasively argue point of view without losing objectivity 

• Client Service: Ability to function as a role model during all store visits, ensuring that the client remains the top priority; ability to respond empathetically to client s needs 

• Organization: Ability to organize, delegate, prioritize, meet deadlines, hold team accountable and follow-up on all activities within the district 

• Leadership: Proven ability to challenge and motivate management teams in an atmosphere of mutual respect by fostering support of innovative business practices 

• Merchandising: Knowledge of visual standards and techniques; ability to implement and interpret according to ANN INC. s guidelines, individualizing to store attributes 

• Communication: Demonstration of strong verbal and written communication skills to Home Office and direct reports; ability to express and logically articulate point of view while reinforcing company initiatives 

• Business analysis: Ability to forecast and analyze business trends and function within payroll, shortage and controllable expenses in order to maximize district performance and profitability 

• Market knowledge: Ability to assess market, share information with team, and translate understanding to impact district business

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Minimum Requirements: Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred • Minimum two years District Manager experience in the service industry with proven results

 

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Posted: 30+ days ago

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