District Manager job summary
A great job description starts with a compelling summary of the position and its role within your company. Your summary should provide an overview of your company and expectations for the position. Outline the types of activities and responsibilities required for the job so job seekers can determine if they are qualified, or if the job is a good fit.
Example of a District Manager job summary
Our growing retail business is seeking a District Manager who can create productive working atmospheres in our stores and hire store managers who are committed to the company’s success. The successful candidate will be responsible for creating the overall vision for each store in their district, establishing benchmarks for store management teams and implementing policies and programs that will help those teams achieve their goals. The District Manager will also be charged with collaborating with our advertising team to develop marketing materials designed to help the district to meet or exceed corporate sales goals.
District Manager responsibilities and duties
The responsibilities and duties section is the most important part of the job description. Here you should outline the functions this position will perform on a regular basis, how the job functions within the organisation and who the employee reports to.
- Responsible for outlining a comprehensive recruiting and training program for store managers to follow
- Monitor the P&L reports for each store and develop effective ways to fill in any gaps between actual performance and company projections
- Prioritise store performance issues to make certain that the issues most directly affecting profitability are addressed first
- Immediately address any lapses in compliance with corporate policies or local, state and federal laws
- Act as a coach to the store managers and as a resource to each store employee to help inspire the success of each store
District Manager qualifications and skills
Next, outline the required and preferred skills for your position. This may include education, previous job experience, certifications and technical skills. You may also include soft skills and personality traits that you envision for a successful hire. While it may be tempting to include a long list of skills and requirements, including too many could dissuade qualified candidates from applying. Keep your list of qualifications concise, but provide enough detail with relevant keywords and terms.
- Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field required
- 5+ years’ experience in retail store management
- 2+ years’ experience managing multiple store locations
- Proven ability to create policies that generate profits in multiple retail sales locations
- Strong interpersonal communication and negotiation skills
- Ability to create and implement strong training programs
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