District Manager, UK North – UK South

Job Description:

• Establish and execute a comprehensive omni-channel strategic plan to achieve planned sales and KPIs
• Analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make real-time strategic and tactical business decisions to drive results
• Drive financial performance through consumer service, human resources, inventory control and store appearance
• Model the brand’s Athlete service standards and selling behaviors for all retail store formats
• Build loyalty through in-store experience, data capture, endless aisle, and other omni-channel solutions
• Achieve forecasted Sales & Contribution Margin
• Accountable for Service Culture, Customer Service, People, Product & Operations
• Support New Store Openings; recruitment, on-boarding plans, training plans & load-in support
• Collaborate with Retail Operations on the retail teammate training program/annual calendar and new technology control and implementations e.g. RFID
• Maintain compliance with UA policies, risk control and asset protection across district
• Provide insight into future needs to provide input on budget modifications
• Develop contingency plans for obstacles and navigate through organizational ambiguity
• Collaborate with leadership across entire organization to achieve objectives and goals
• Motivate and inspire team by communicating Under Armour’s Values, Core Competencies
• Lead and partner with Store Managers and above on all performance management tools as well as providing performance feedback and insight on business strategy
• Oversee Market Managers and provides performance feedback to teammates and insight on business strategy e.g. through Division of Responsibilities (DOR)
• Lead Store leadership huddles and empower leaders to hold Team Shift Huddles
• Evaluate sales and payroll goals using payroll reports and tools; make scheduling adjustments as needed
• Partner with the talent teammates to recruit, hire, develop and retain high performing store leadership teams by considering seasonal hiring and turnover, network opportunities
• Engage in compensation decisions in partnership with the corporate HR & Ops teammates
• Drive teammate engagement by recognizing and rewarding performance and, providing feedback and/or action planning on substandard performance
• Ensure that the store leadership team adheres to and enforces all employment practices and policies
• Other tasks as assigned by leadership

Requirements:

• Expert-level knowledge in Retail Industry
• Ability to apply knowledge to complex problems
• Knowledgeable on best practices to navigate through obstacles to maximize work optimization
• Fluency in local language and advanced verbal English skills
• Basic knowledge of employment laws including compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
• Strong communication, presentation, delegation, and follow-up skills as well as customer service focus
• Robust prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving & planning skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze business trends and reporting to drive sales
• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
• Demonstrated proficiency in sales generation, training, and leading of functional teams

Benefits:

• Generous employee discount & access to PERK discount platform
• Competitive salary
• Monthly bonus incentive pay eligibility
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement
• Work-Life Assistance Program to support health, personal, family or work-related challenges
• Feedback and value driven culture