Description
SalonCentric, a subsidiary of L'Oréal USA, is the premier distributor of salon professional products in the United States. Through its hundreds of stores, national field sales force and sub-distribution network, Salon Centric promotes the finest professional beauty brands and educates stylists on the latest products and trends.
JOB SCOPE:
The District Manager is responsible for maximizing sales and achieving company business objectives within the district. Attract, hire, retain, develop and motivate a team of Store Managers and Associates to consistently achieve excellence in selling, customer service, merchandising and operations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitor and analyze business trends across all stores within district; develop and implement plans to maximize sales and meet or exceed goals within district for all Key Performance Indicators including sales, payroll, expense control and store contribution.
- Ensure company selling and customer service standards are upheld consistently across all stores in the district through effective coaching and training of Store Managers and staff.
- Recruit, hire, retain and develop a team of Store Managers and Associates that achieves excellence in all areas of measured performance to meet or exceed company business objectives; drive business through effective scheduling and payroll management.
- Coach store teams to develop and maintain operational best practices in the areas of stock flow, floor presentation, asset protection, facilities maintenance, and merchandise functions (price changes, transfers, damages, etc.).
- Ensure protection of company assets by meeting or exceeding established shrinkage goals within the district.
- Direct, train and supervise store teams in implementing and maintaining the highest level of presentation and visual standards consistent with the SalonCentric brand.
- Develop a hands-on supervision environment that emphasizes sales floor management, customer service and sales generation.
- Ensure consistent execution of pricing, merchandising and marketing strategies in each store within the district.
- Actively and accurately communicate selling and inventory trends within district to Regional management and corporate business partners.
- Attend and participate in sales and management training meetings and events as directed by management.
EXPERIENCE/ COMPETENCIES:
- Bachelor's degree in management or related field of study (or equivalent work experience) preferred
- 5 to 7 years of retail management experience, with at least 3 to 5 years managing multiple freestanding store locations with broad geographic scope
- Demonstrated success in achieving selling and operational excellence by hiring, leading, motivating and developing effective Store Managers and Associates
- Highly resourceful, flexible and ability to solve problems in a timely manner Ability to build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders and business partners
- Strong merchandising skills and proven leader in designing and implementation of traffic driving initiatives
- Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills
- Strong knowledge of the business landscape and ability to translate findings to positively impact business
- Excellent organizational and project management skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to travel up to 60% based on business needs
Salon Centric offers a competitive compensation structure. Excellent benefits including medical, dental, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, employee purchase program and matched 401(k) Plan.
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