District Manager

ABOUT UA/UNIFORM ADVANTAGE BRANDS

For over 35 years, UA Brands has been synonymous with fashion-forward specialty apparel for the medical and culinary professions. We are proud to support our valued customers - true heroes giving back with every shift. Our culture includes a long history of philanthropy and community support. Our strong values and unique culture are built on collaborating not merely as coworkers, but as family and friends. From the beginning, we provide candidates an authentic look into how UA Brands embraces their skills and perspectives, all in ways that continue to set us apart.

The District Sales & Operations Manager oversees a group of Store Managers at various retail locations. This role provides support and direction where needed, ensures compliance and accountability for all company directives and projects and partners directly with the corporate office to communicate the concerns and opportunities faced by their stores in order to seek solutions to meet challenges. The primary focus of this position is to ensure that all stores within the district are managed by qualified, well-trained Area Sales & Store Operations Managers who will generate and grow new business and build strong customer relationships to maximize sales. Additionally, the District Sales & Operations Manager conducts Business-to-Business targeting and outreach to grow new business within the district and support the Area Sales & Store Operations Managers sales activities. The most successful District Sales & Operations Managers work closely with their direct reports, providing leadership and guidance. The District Sales & Operations Manager is accountable for meeting monthly, quarterly and annual sales goals for their district, while maximizing profit and minimizing costs.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Hire, train and direct the Area Sales & Store Operations Managers within the district.
• Ensure compliance for all company directives, projects and goals within the district.

• Possess understanding of all essential duties of running a store and ability to do so if circumstances arise.

• Visit all stores within the district as defined by corporate requirements for hands-on training, outside sales opportunities, competition analysis and on-site audits.
• Provide feedback and open communication between the stores and the corporate departments that work closely with Retail (Operations, Purchasing, Visual, Marketing, etc.)
• Identify issues, concerns, challenges and opportunities within the district, create action plans to address and follow through to completion.
• Ensure stores are fully staffed and all team members are developed and provided opportunities for continual improvement.
• Provide consistent and effective communication of company and district priorities to store teams.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the district with proactive sales outreach.

OUR “MUST HAVES”

• Computer literacy using Windows operations systems
• Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel, Word, PowerPoint
• Typing accurately at 40 wpm or higher
• Leadership skills to keep employees motivated and resolve conflicts.
• Time management skills to work effectively with multiple stores.
• Analytical skills for problem solving and sound decision-making.
• Ability to cold call and cultivate outside B2B sales.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull or maneuver up to 40 pounds.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required, Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Possess valid auto insurance and ability to drive for the company.

IT’S A PHYSICAL JOB

Physical demands needed to successfully perform the position include the ability to:

• Walk and stand for long periods of time.
• Use hands/arms to reach for and handle merchandise, boxes, cleaning supplies and other items.
• Sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.
• Lift, push and/or pull up to 30 pounds, and occasionally lift, push and/or pull up to 40 pounds.
• There may also be brief periods of outside work. This could include assisting customers in transferring boxes to/from vehicles, as well as setting up, overseeing and working a ‘traveling store”. This is an offsite service we provide that brings merchandise selection and fitting services right to a client’s hospital, office or other place of business.

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PLENTY OF BENEFITS TOO

UA BRANDS offers a full range of benefits allowing you the opportunity to customize a benefits package that addresses both your health and financial needs.

• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pharmacy Coverage
• Self-Care Matters! We offer an Employee Assistance Program – self-care and support for everyday challenges
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching - Save for your future
• Short & Long Term Disability – Company Paid
• Holiday Pay
• Christmas, Thanksgiving, and Easter off
• Paid Time Off – Life Balance
• Volunteer Time Off – Make an Impact
• Employee Discount Program - 35% employee merchandise discount
• Work uniforms and new shoes provided
• Regular Social Activities and Events – Mandatory Fun
• See more of the benefits we offer

UA is an Equal Opportunity Employer

As an employee of any UA Brands division, you will be part of an established and dynamic organization. We believe that success starts from within, and we are seeking individuals who thrive in an environment that encourages and supports self-management. To provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at UA Brands will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. UA Brands does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. UA Brands will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

We are a Drug-Free Workplace.