District Manager

Job title: District Manager

About the Role As a District Manager, you will lead multiple store locations by inspiring high performance, developing talent, and delivering an elevated customer experience that reflects the Michael Kors brand. You’ll partner with corporate partners and the Sr. Director to drive sales, operational excellence, and talent development across markets.

What You'll Do

• Develop strategic plans to drive incremental sales, identify merchandise and inventory opportunities, and utilize cross-functional partnerships.
• Make timely business decisions and own both successes and opportunities.
• Act as a strategic liaison for corporate retail initiatives, working closely with corporate partners and the Sr. Director to ensure field execution aligns with business objectives, and championing these efforts in the field.
• Empower, develop, and inspire store teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences.
• Lead efforts in recruiting, hiring, training, and retaining high-performing General/Store Managers through succession planning, on-foot networking, and a strong market presence.
• Continually evaluate team & individual performance, setting SMART goals and performance expectations; provide consistent feedback to foster a culture of accountability.
• Proactively address performance or behavior issues before escalation and hold difficult, solution-focused conversations, partnering with HR when necessary.
• Leverage talent review programs to identify high-potential talent and outline growth opportunities.
• Foster a culture where employees feel safe expressing concerns and opinions.
• Demonstrate operational efficiency by meeting deadlines, ensuring compliance, and adhering to budget and administrative requirements.
• Prioritize and balance time between stores strategically, allocating in-person and virtual presence based on business needs.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of multi-unit management experience within specialty retail
• Proficiency in reading, speaking, and writing in English
• Authorization to work for any employer in the United States; sponsorship not available
• Ability to meet store scheduling and availability expectations, including weekends, holidays, and high retail traffic days (e.g., the day after Thanksgiving, Memorial Day, Christmas Eve, Mother's Day)

Nice to Have

• Entrepreneurial spirit with a strategic and adaptable mindset
• Strong prioritization skills in a fast-paced environment with the ability to pivot quickly
• A well-connected market leader who is an enthusiastic brand ambassador
• Customer-obsessed mindset with the ability to bring the brand to life through styling and selling
• Strong capability in performance management and employee development

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation Range: 170,000.00 - 175,000.00 USD
• MICHAEL KORS PERKS: Generous Vacation Days; Internal mobility Across Brands; Cross-Brand Discount; Exclusive Employee Sales; Paid Parental Leave; 401k Match; Clothing Allowance.