District Manager

American Apparel ( Vancouver, Canada )

Management December 15, 2011

Job Description We are currently looking for someone to manage our six retail stores in Vancouver.

Duties of the District Manager include:
  • Effective communication and delivery of focus for six stores in the Vancouver area, as well as Kelowna and Victoria.
  • Prioritize key issues in stores and brainstorm solutions with management
  • Helps store managers come up with initiatives to drive business and maximize sales
  • Tracking sales and communicating goals
  • Recruit, interview and train management candidates for the city
  • Creating development plans with existing associates in the city to grow their careers
  • Ensure discipline is maintained throughout the city
  • Reviews managers consistently
  • Recognizes key players in the city to drive business
  • Ensures that the highest customer service standards are met in every location
  • Works alongside district merchandiser to ensure company standards are met
  • Recognizes allocation issues and ensures merchandise is properly allocated in all stores
  • Embody and promote the American Apparel brand

    District Managers must:
  • Be able to set a strong example for store teams and management
  • Thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
  • Have 3-5 years of retail experience, preferably in apparel
  • Communicate effectively with upper management