Now Hiring - Soccer Village - Midwest District Sales Manager in Blue Ash, OH

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District Sales Manager Location: Midwest, based in Cincinnati Job Type: Full-time Travel: >50% POSITION SUMMARY As a District Sales Manager, you will be responsible for creating an environment, for our Midwest area retail stores, that provides the best shopping experience for soccer players, coaches, referees, and enthusiasts with the best service. The achievement of financial objectives, including sales, payroll and store metrics within an assigned market must be a direct result of successfully leading a store team that feels valued, challenged and ultimately thrives with continued retention. This position has a responsibility in support of store field personnel, operations, inventory management and financial achievements. A District Sales Manager is an elevated leadership role that values teamwork, a passion for soccer and a strong ability to lead others. ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Assures achievement of financial objectives, including sales, payroll, and metrics.
• Assures effective implementation and execution of company plans and strategies in an assigned market.
• Creates an in-store shopping experience within the market that exceeds the Customer's expectations that is personalized with excellence.
• Consistent market operations and merchandising initiatives to create a unique experience.
• Assures selection, development, and retention of high-caliber talent that leads by example and encompasses a customer-first priority.
• Ensure proper store compliance regarding safety, policies, procedures, and standards. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Strategic Leadership : Partner with leadership to achieve priorities, ensuring alignment within store personnel and among leadership peers. Provide any actionable insight that can be replicated for success within the field organization and company initiatives.
• Operational Excellence : Ensure execution of strategic initiatives, focusing on measurable action steps and positive impact derived from analyzation of reports to evaluate store and market performance. Manage all procedures and process improvements needed to address operational inefficiencies including visual merchandising standards.
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicates regularly to build and maintain strong relationships to promote collaboration and alignment within the market to address store performance results. This includes identifying and communicating best practices that focus on sales. In addition, developing and maintaining feedback regarding operational challenges, communication effectiveness, and other relevant issues, sharing any concerns with the VP of Retail Operations to align action steps with business partners.
• Team Leadership & Development: Lead any recruitment needed, hiring and training to develop and retain Store Managers with a professional culture that values contributions with respect and appreciation. This includes motivation and direction within the market, encompassing onboarding, training and ongoing feedback. Partnership with the VP of Retail Operations for continued development.
• Other

Responsibilities

: Serve as a thought partner to VP, providing insights and recommendations. Champion the organization's culture and values, promoting an environment of teamwork, innovation, and accountability. QUALIFICATIONS

• 10+ years of management experience.
• College degree preferred; High School diploma or GED required.
• Ability to set objectives with accountability milestones in exceeding goals.
• Demonstrates ability to build strong relationships within the field organization and with corporate partners.
• Demonstrates strong leadership qualities with the ability to lead, manage, motivate and communicate at all levels.
• Ability to train, coach develop and retain people.
• Must exercise problem-solving analysis, decision-making and strong working knowledge of retail procedures.
• Ability to influence at all levels, as well as demonstrated ability to work effectively to drive behavior change.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the business, including nights and weekends. Note: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the individual(s) in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This outline above does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.