District Manager

Values & Innovation

At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values - Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.

Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.

Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.

If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here.

Purpose of Role

The District Manager drives the profitability of the stores within their area of responsibility. This role is responsible for achieving sales targets, operational excellence and managing resources within stores to provide customers with a leading shopping experience.

Your Impact

Sales & Omni

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 the business through customer service, human resources, inventory control, and store environment

Brand Image & Customer Experience

Act as the leader on duty and model the brand’s Athlete service standards and selling behaviors
Build loyalty through in-store experience, data capture, endless aisle, and other omni-channel solutions

Retail Operations

Direct the handling of merchandise, shipment receipt, processing, floor sets, markdown, and replenishment
Review store audit compliance and shrink results are meeting company loss prevention standards
Support and evaluate Retail Store Managers in adjustments to payroll and schedule to achieve payroll & sales targets
Partner with Store Managers on performance management tools and business strategy
Monitor resources and provides recommendations/input on the annual operating budget
Provide performance feedback and unit strategy input to Store Leadership for all stores within area of responsibility

Leadership & Team Collaboration/Management

Motivate and inspire the team through Under Armour’s Values, Core Competencies, and functional behaviors
Communicate expectations for achieving brand, performance, and behavior standards
Build relationships with teammates and leadership to implement positive change
Conduct Store leadership huddles and empower leaders to hold Team Shift Huddles
Manage store census targets to support optimal staffing for performance, partnering with talent team to recruit, hire, develop and retain high performing store team
Mentor the store leadership team in the completion of Division of Responsibilities to develop future leaders
Provide performance insights to Store Manager through ongoing feedback and formal reviews
Develop succession plans creating career paths for teammates to pursue internal opportunities
Monitor output of direct reports across stores and completion of daily responsibilities
Collaborate with the Store Manager to resolve teammate challenges
Support the Store Managers in the annual review process for teammates
Engage in compensation decisions
Drive teammate engagement by recognizing and rewarding performance and giving feedback and/or action planning on substandard performance

Qualifications

Expert-level knowledge in retail industry
Fluency in local language and English
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

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a sports/apparel & footwear retail environment
Minimum 2 years of retail leadership experience with similar responsibilities
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including holidays, nights, and weekends
Ability to travel between stores in region

Physical Requirements

Ability to handle or relocate products up to 25 lbs/12kgs
Able to stand and move about for extended periods of time with short breaks to handle products
Ability to freely access all areas of the store; including the selling floor, stock and register area
Reasonable accommodations may be made to assist in performing the essential responsibilities

Our Commitment to Diversity

At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Accommodation is available for applicants with disabilities upon request.

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