Job Description

Marolina Outdoor Inc. is currently in search of a District Manager preferably located in the South East Region. This is a full-time position requiring 80% travel. Marolina Outdoor Inc was founded to bring deep seeded expertise across all outdoor categories to the industry. Our unparalleled knowledge and understanding of the needs surrounding the outdoor world created a corporation like no other. Innovative designs and technologically focused products create the foundation and bring our core focus of authentic outdoor apparel into the industry. Marolina Outdoor currently manufactures and distributes two performance apparel brands focused on the fishing and hunting industries.

The District Manager is an integral member of the team and is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of 19 total retail and outlet stores primarily based in the South East region, in conjunction with three Area Managers. Primary responsibilities include the recruitment and training of store managers, creating and setting store specific goals and ensuring the stores they supervise hit those goals. You will also manage staff, foster a positive environment and coach managers to improve store KPIs. The District Manager will work closely with the VP of Retail in creating business strategies for how stores can grow market share, improve customer experience, and increase their profitability. They will look at analytics to make recommendations on how their stores can achieve the goals set for them.

The ideal candidate will have prior District Manager leadership experience. They must have a positive attitude, must have a passion for excellence, never settle for status quo, and be highly results driven. They must be able to give and receive constructive criticisms when pertaining to the work.

Responsibilities:

• Grow sales and meet expense, payroll and SG&A budgets for their region
• Evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of goals and objectives.
• Lead district meetings focused on a plan to achieve sales objectives and goals.
• Participate in the development of company policies, standards, training and management development.
• Recruit, develop, motivate, and engage a highly talented team.
• Initiate open and candid coaching conversations at all levels.
• Coaching and empowering Area Managers to drive results within their areas, strengthen accountability, and advance their leadership capabilities.
• Ensure Store Managers are planning and taking appropriate action to achieve company standards and objectives.
• Supports VP of Retail in opening new stores
• Manages payroll reporting in conjunction with the Retail Operations Manager
• Collaborates with the VP of Retail to assess different aspects of store operations and improvements, including sales performance, inventory management, system processes, new manager onboarding, employee productivity, and company culture.
• Works with Area Managers and Store Managers to mange payroll activities, including approving new hires, employee changes, and communicating information to HR accurately and on time.
• Completes and updates all retail sales goals based on approved budgets and communicates to the team.
• Understands daily, weekly and monthly store goals, clearly identifying what this means in terms of sales, profitability, costs, staffing levels and ensures this information is communicated effectively to the team.
• Ensures all staff are kept up to date on changes to products, offers and promotions.
• Completes special projects and other duties as assigned by the VP of Retail.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Retail Management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in multi unit retail leadership
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with the ability to solve multi layered problems.
• Exceptional organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in work.
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• A strong leader who can collaborate with team members using a positive attitude
• Dedicated to operational excellence.
• Strong problem solving and time management skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and highly self-motivated.
• Strong computer skills; Word, Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint.

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA), Company matches up to 6%
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Annual Bonus (paid quarterly based on sales goals)
• Employee Discount

Marolina Outdoor is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

Nothing in this job description alters the at-will nature of employment.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be modified as business needs change.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact HR@marolina.com