District Manager

Role: District Manager

Reports to: RVP of Store Operations

Based in: Indianapolis, In Market

CITI TRENDS OVERVIEW:

Citi Trends is a high-growth, publicly held retail brand with a fleet of 600+ Stores across 33 States. Our track record of delivering eight straight years of profitability coupled with no debt allows us to invest in people, systems, and infrastructure to scale our business. We carry a world-class assortment of branded and private branded merchandise across apparel, accessories, footwear, and homes for the entire family that is showcased in an inviting store environment staffed by friendly associates. The Citi Trends experience works in rural, suburban, and urban communities with the potential to grow to 1,000 stores to serve our loyal and expanding customer base. We are actively building our team of diverse leaders in a culture filled with passion, collaboration, agility, and customer obsession and will continue to uphold our longstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our purpose, “Live Bold. Live Proud. Respect All.” ignites the passion in our teams to set the bar high and amaze our customers each and every day.

SUMMARY: Responsible for the leadership and direction of assigned stores within a district, focusing on operational procedures, merchandise presentation, and execution of all corporate initiatives by performing the following duties:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Ensures district compliance with all company policies, directives, and operational standards.
• Visit all stores within each district on a planned schedule, providing constructive guidance and reviewing operational performance.
• Monitors store sales and payroll performance of all stores and initiates action plans to achieve company goals.
• Review P&L statements monthly with each Store Manager to ensure all controllable expenses are within company guidelines.
• Ensures compliance with company cleanliness standards and general store appearance.
• Coordinates action plans with each Store Manager to execute shrinkage reduction programs in their stores.
• Monitors the results of store cycle inventories and store audits to ensure corrections of any deficiencies.
• Ensures all loss prevention communications are followed to maintain awareness of shoplifting issues and internal theft.
• Maintains compliance with all safety rules and regulations.
• Ensures timely execution of company procedures for new hires, promotions, and all other status changes through routine communication with each Store Manager.
• Monitors all training programs for new Store Managers.
• Approve all required status changes and ensure consistent salary administration within the district.
• Ensures strict compliance with all Federal, State, and Local laws and accurate recordkeeping of store personnel files.
• Communicate with buying staff on any merchandise needs, new items, and stock levels.
• Ensures timely execution of all merchandise presentation guidelines.
• Monitors the prompt and accurate completion of markdowns, price changes, and store promotions.
• Communicates new store location possibilities and availability of new site locations for existing stores.
• Reports any significant changes within the district concerning vacancies, competition, or any other real estate issues.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related field, or 5 years of experience and/or training in the related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read and understand documents such as general correspondence, cash reports, markdown reports, register tapes, department reports, and office procedures/memos. Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and fellow associates.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to talk and hear
• Manual dexterity is required to operate computer and telephone
• Ability to travel extensively by car and plane
• Ability to lift 25 lbs

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Multi-Unit: 4 years (Preferred)
• Management: 5 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Indianapolis, IN 46220 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Indianapolis, IN 46220: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Indianapolis, IN 46220