The North Face

The North Face: District Manager - Northern California

The North Face  •  California, MD (Remote)  •  21 hours ago
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Job Description

At The North Face we dare to lead the world forward through Exploration. We were born to Explore, Disrupt andto Lead We were born to Love Wild Places and to Spark Curiosity. We believe that exploration is a mindset - both on the mountain and off the mountain - and it infuses everything we do. As a community of explorers, we stay curious aboutnew ideas, places, and people.

So, before we get to the job details, take a minute to learn a little more about us – our values and our culture. If you can see yourself working side-by-side with a team of adventure-loving people,The NorthFace just may be the place for you.

To learn more about our values and our culture, visit The North Face Careersor www.thenorthface.com

What will you do?

As a District Manager, you will lead a portfolio of stores to deliver exceptional customer experience, drive operational excellence, and achieve business goals. You will be responsible for developing high-performing store leadership teams, executing brand strategies, and ensuring that each store reflects the values and culture of the brand. Your leadership will directly impact profitability, customer satisfaction, and team engagement across your district. This role is ideal for a strategic, people-first leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-unit retail environment and is passionate about building inclusive, high-performing teams. 

  • Maximize district profitability by setting clear direction and supporting stores in achieving sales,expense, and inventory goals.

  • Recruit, hire, and retain diverse, high-caliber talent; ensure stores optimally staffed and succession plans are in place.

  • Ensuresall Store Managers are consistently trained and developed, conducting regular training sessions and check-ins on a quarterly basis to reinforce operational standards, leadership competencies, and brand expectations. Partner with HR and TalentDevelopment  teamsto identifytraining needs and track progress across the district.

  • Partner with corporate teams (Retail Operations, HR, Visual Merchandising)to execute brand strategies and initiatives.

  • Conduct regular storevisits,audits to ensure compliance with brand standards and policies.

  • Champion customer service by modeling brand-specific service standards and addressing customer feedback promptly.

  • Oversee annual Performance Appraisal process, Personal Development Plans, and succession planning; provide support and guidance to the store managers on these processes.   

  • Ensure visual merchandising and store presentation align with brand guidelines and elevate the customer experience.

  • Foster a culture of inclusion, creativity, and continuous improvement by sharing best practices and encouraging collaboration.

  • Maintain compliance with all loss prevention, safety, and operational policies and procedures.

  • Represent the brand with integrity and professionalism in all interactions with internal and external stakeholders.

  

What do you need to succeed?

We all bring unique skills to work each day. For this role, there are foundational skills needed to succeed which include a minimum of  7+ years of progressive experience in the apparel, footwear, related retail industry, including multi-store management and training responsibilities. You must demonstrate provenpeopleleadership experience, with a track record of developing and leading high-performing teams across multiple locations. A formal education and subsequentundergraduate/graduate degrees are nice to have, but we are most interested in total experience and professional achievements. 

The foundation skills you will need in this position are:

  • Extensive multi-store management experience in apparel, footwear, relatedindustries. 

  • Proven ability to exceed sales targets and manage expenses effectively. 

  • Strong ability to plan, execute, and analyze solutions to complex business challenges. 

  • Exceptional skills in interpreting data and driving performance through insights. 

  • Proven track record of exceeding sales targets and managing expenses effectively. 

  • Effective in making sound decisions quickly in fast-paced environments. 

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills; able to influence stakeholders at all levels.

Now WE have a question for YOU.

Are you in?

Hiring Range

$112,000.00 USD - $140,000.00 USD annually

Incentive Potential This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.

Benefits at VF Corporation You can review a general overview of each benefit program offered, including this year's medical plan rates on www.MyVFbenefits.com and by clicking Looking to Join VF? Detailed information on your benefits will be provided during the hiring process.

P lease note, our hiring ranges are determined and built from market pay data. In determining the specific compensation for this position, we comply with all local, state, and federal laws.

At VF, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact us at peopleservices@vfc.com VF will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals to the extent required by applicable law.

Pursuant to all applicable local Fair Chance Ordinance requirements, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, VF will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

The North Face

About The North Face

The North Face®, a VF Corporation brand, is the premier exploration company in the world.  Founded in the counterculture of Berkeley, CA in 1966 we have a long and storied legacy of enabling exploration, loving and protecting wild places, and creating iconic and technically advanced product.

At The North Face® we dare to lead the world forward through Exploration. We believe that exploration is a mindset – both on the mountain and off the mountain – and it infuses everything we do. As a community of explorers, we stay curious about new ideas, places and people.

Interested in joining the adventure? Take a look through our open opportunities here or on our Careers website (www.thenorthface.com/careers). We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The North Face, a VF Company

VF Corporation is one of the world’s largest apparel, footwear and accessories companies connecting people to the lifestyles, activities and experiences they cherish most through a family of iconic outdoor, active and workwear brands including Vans®, The North Face®, Timberland® and Dickies®. VF's purpose is to power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. VF believes that when you discover the difference between a career and a calling, you get so much more out of life. When those lines begin to blur, you start to limit yourself much less and start aiming for more. That’s what we want for everyone who joins VF. And frankly, that’s what it takes to thrive here too. For more information, please visit vfc.com.

Industry
Fashion & Apparel
Company Size
5,001-10,000 employees
Headquarters
Denver, Colorado
Year Founded
1966
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