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District Manager, East Coast

Company
Away
Location
New York City, NY
Work type
Full Time · On-site
Posted
2026-08-20

Job description

What you’ll do as the District Manager, East Coast

Financial & Operational Strategy Support

You’ll collaborate with the Director, Retail by providing data, sales analysis, local trends, and operational insights to inform district financial planning and boost sales
You’ll translate retail strategies into structured execution plans for your district, owning the prioritization of store workstreams to ensure seamless technology rollouts and launch executions

Cross-Functional Partnership & Compliance

You’ll serve as the primary liaison between your stores and key cross-functional partners, including Retail Ops, Brand, and L&D
You’ll participate in cross-functional projects or initiatives that improve store efficiency or customer experience, reporting progress and feedback to Retail leadership
You’ll develop and nurture community engagement through store activations and local events that align with Brand’s marketing calendar

Team Coaching & Talent Management

You’ll provide oversight and coaching to store managers on daily execution, operational excellence, sales performance, and budgets
You’ll lead the execution of district cross-functional initiatives aimed at improving store efficiency and customer experience, partnering across teams to deliver measurable outcomes
You’ll reinforce accountability by conducting regular store visits and business reviews, ensuring managers are equipped with the knowledge (brand/product) and tools to achieve results

Who you are
You have a minimum of 3 years of multi-unit leadership experience (e.g., District Manager/Area Manager) or a minimum of 4 years as a high-performing Store Manager in a high-volume retail environment
You have exceptional business acumen with the ability to analyze retail KPIs, financial reports, and merchandising analytics to drive store performance
You have a proven track record of successfully coaching and developing other managers to meet or exceed district business goals
You have strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to influence and inspire geographically dispersed teams
You’re a resourceful problem-solver who can resolve operational challenges of medium complexity and make data-driven decisions in a fast-paced environment
You have the ability to travel up to 75% of the time across the assigned district territory, with overnight travel required
Ability to pull, push, lift, and carry up to 25 pounds throughout the duration of a work shift
Ability to stand/be on feet for extended periods of time throughout the duration of a work shift
Ability to bend, squat, twist, and reach as needed throughout the duration of a work shift
You’re creative and innovative; you love to build great new things that are fresh and unique while staying on brand
You’re agile, and motivated by a fast-paced and ever changing environment
You’re passionate about transforming travel for all (but that’s a given!)

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