District Sales Manager - Stores

Claire's - A career that's always in style
District Sales Manager Opportunity
Claire's have an opening for a commercially astute and engaging District Sales Manager to oversee approx 13 - 15 stores around the Cheltenham, Gloucestershire and Oxfordshire area.
Within this role you will spend approximately 2 days a week working from home, and the remaining 3 days visiting the stores in your region. It is important that we have someone based within the region.
As a District Sales Manager at Claire's you'll lead, inspire and engage store management within your allocated district to achieve success in all performance related measures.
Key accountabilities include:
Driving same stores sales
Consistently driving high levels of operational excellence across the district
Encouraging store teams to exceed customer service standards
Coaching and developing store management to optimize performance across the district and provide succession for the business
Actively looking for ways to reduce costs for the business to maximize on profit
Working collaboratively with Regional Managers, District Managers and key partners across the business to ensure result areas are aligned with Claire's business strategy, mission and values
Qualifications
ABOUT YOU
Valid driver's license
Basic computer skills / Familiar with using a laptop
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required
1-2 years multi-store management or 5 years store management experience required
Understands the importance of Customer service
Sound understanding of mathematics and strong reading comprehension skills
Ability to analyse sales reports and strategically problem solve
Ability to stand during scheduled shifts\Ability to manoeuvre up to 25 lbs regularly and up to 75 lbs occasionally
Bending, stooping, extended reaching, climbing ladders and step stools while placing merchandise throughout the store and assisting Customers
Ability to operate POS system
Extensive travel required
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including nights and weekends, as needed
ABOUT CLAIRE'S
A leading high street fashion retailer with stores globally
We specialize in fashionable jewelry, accessories and cosmetics products
Our core customer ranges from children to young women. We accommodate all our customers' moods, attitudes and styles, including; feminine and pretty, unique/individual and the latest catwalk trends
We are a fun place to work! We encourage all store members to wear our product
We encourage and support your development! If you're committed, ambitious and willing to learn we will provide you with the skills you need to grow in our company!
Claire's is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.