District Manager - Apparel

Toronto, ON
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

SummaryA respected Canadian women's apparel brand with a long-standing reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and timeless style is seeking an experienced District Manager to lead a portfolio of retail stores in Ontario and Eastern Canada. With a renewed focus on brand growth and customer connection, the organization is investing in strong field leadership to support store teams and elevate the in-store experience across Canada. You will provide strategic and operational leadership to a network of stores across Ontario and Eastern Canada. This role will focus on building a strong selling culture, developing high-performing Store Managers, and ensuring consistent brand standards and operational excellence across all locations. Acting as a key bridge between the support centre and the field, the District Manager will coach, inspire, and guide store teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences while driving sales and profitability. 90K -100K + BonusContact Miriam Ronen at or submit your resume in confidence below.Description

Lead, mentor, and develop Store Managers across a national portfolio of retail locations
Reinforce a proactive, service-driven selling culture focused on clienteling, product knowledge, and long-term customer relationships
Conduct regular store visits to assess operations, coach teams, and identify opportunities to improve performance
Analyze sales performance, productivity, and operational metrics to drive consistent top-line growth
Ensure brand standards are upheld across merchandising, visual presentation, store operations, and customer experience
Build strong teams through recruitment, coaching, succession planning, and performance management
Collaborate with internal partners across merchandising, e-commerce, and operations to execute retail strategies and initiatives
Support store openings, relocations, and closures, ensuring seamless operational execution
Maintain strong retail controls related to payroll, inventory integrity, loss prevention, and expense management
Serve as a brand ambassador in the marketplace and foster strong relationships within the retail community

Requirements

5-7+ years of progressive multi-unit retail leadership experience, ideally within fashion, apparel, or specialty retail
Proven ability to lead and motivate store teams across multiple markets while driving sales and profitability
Strong coaching and leadership capability with a focus on developing Store Managers and building high-performing teams
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret business metrics and translate insights into action
Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment
Valid driver's license with the ability to travel extensively across Canada

This role requires significant travel, with approximately 75% of time spent visiting stores across the country and the balance supporting collaboration and strategic planning with the support centre team.Corporate Culture

Competitive compensation package with opportunities for commission earnings
Generous employee merchandise discount
Recognition programs, including sales awards and performance-based contests
Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a growing retail organization
Flexible scheduling that supports the needs of the business and its leaders
A collaborative and supportive team environment where success is shared

Position TypePermanent

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