Job Description

Runnings is excited to announce a rare career opportunity for a District Manager to oversee a portfolio of high-performing stores in our Northeast region. This is your change to step into a strategic leadership role within a company built on hard work, integrity, and community values—guiding multiples store teams to success in a fast-paced retail environment.

This is an opportunity to influence performance across several locations and make a meaningful impact on both people and business results.

Why This Role is Special

• Culture At Runnings we treat our team with compassion, dignity, and respect.
• Community Connection We value the communities we serve and empower our stores to make a local difference.
• High Visibility & Influence Provide strategic leadership for stores in a key region, guiding performance, culture, and overall operational direction.

What You'll Do

Leadership

• Provide training, feedback, and performance management to ensure Store Manager have the skills and confidence to lead high-performing stores.
• Promote engagement, communication, and collaboration across stores to ensure leaders feel supported, connected, and motivated.
• Build a strong leadership pipeline by recruiting, hiring, and developing high performing store‑level leaders who model company values and deliver consistent results.
• Set clear expectations and strategic priorities, ensuring teams understand goals and how their work contributes to broader company success.
• Foster a culture of accountability, ownership, and teamwork, ensuring Store Managers and their teams operate with clarity, alignment, and a shared sense of purpose.

Store Operations

• Customer Service: Drive exceptional customer service and brand consistency throughout the district.
• Financial Performance: Oversee financial performance, ensuring stores meet or exceed annual goals.
• Operational Excellence: Maintain operational consistency, strong organization, and effective delegation across stores.
• Safety: Champion safety, loss prevention, and compliance standards.
• Property: Ensure stores and properties are well‑maintained, merchandised, and aligned with community needs, while maintaining company standards.
• Travel: Travel regularly between stores to support teams and monitor performance.
• Community Promote community connections by enabling stores to serve and support their local communities.

Business & Collaboration

• Act as a liaison between stores and Support Center partners to improve communication, streamline processes, and ensure safe, functional, brand‑consistent store environments.
• Collaborate with Retail Buyers, Merchandising, Marketing, and Operations teams to execute programs, improve product presentation, and meet customer expectations.
• Share store‑level insights, market trends, and operational feedback with Support Center partners to support better decision‑making and continuous improvement.
• Build strong, trusted relationships across the organization to influence outcomes, strengthen operational performance, and support the company’s strategic goals.

What We're Looking For

• Proven Multi‑Unit Leadership: 7+ years of retail, hospitality, or related multi-store management experience in a high-volume environment.
• Hands-On Leadership Style: Ability to coach, inspire, and build strong relationships with managers and team members.
• Strategic & Team-Focused: Skilled in motivating diverse teams toward shared goals and operational excellence.
• Operational Problem-Solver: Uses sound judgment, data, and insights to drive business decisions.
• Flexibility: Ability to work a varied schedule including days, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Analytics-Driven operations: Leverage business analytics to strategically improve operational performance and efficiencies.

Total Rewards

• Total Compensation: $135,000–$170,000/year (base plus bonus).
• Health, Dental & Vision: Multiple plan options.
• Employee Discount: Save on apparel, tools, pet supplies, and more.
• 401(k): Company match with immediate vesting.
• Life Insurance: 100% Employee Paid life insurance and long-term disability.
• Paid Time Off: Short-Term Salary Continuation, Long-Term Disability, Vacation, and Holidays.
• Training & Development: Hundreds of courses to help you grow.
• Environment: Community-based respectful workplace—yeah… you’ll want to come to work on Monday

Who is Runnings?

Runnings is a family‑owned retailer founded in 1947, with 90+ stores across 12 states, known for quality products, great value, and hometown service. www.runnings.com

Some relocation assistance may be available if necessary.