Coach is a global fashion house founded in New York in 1941. Inspired by the vision of Creative Director Stuart Vevers and the inclusive and courageous spirit of our hometown, we make beautiful things, crafted to last—for you to be yourself in. Coach is part of the Tapestry portfolio – a global house of brands committed to stretching what’s possible. A member of the Tapestry family, we are part of a global house of brands that has unwavering optimism and is committed to being innovative and wholly inclusive. Visit Our People page to learn more about Tapestry's commitment to equity, inclusion, and diversity. District Manager, Full Price Retail Detroit/Ohio/Indianapolis.
Primary Purpose
The successful individual will manage the sales, operations, and staff development of Full Price Retail stores to achieve maximum profitability, compliance with company procedures, and excellence in customer service. The successful individual will possess...Leadership Develops store management team within district to deliver outstanding customer experiences in all stores Manages with integrity, honesty, fairness, and knowledge, promoting the culture, values, and vision of CoachPlans, identifies, communicates, and delegates key responsibilities and practices to store management team to ensure smooth flow of operations within district Reviews store environments and key business indicators within district to identify problems, concerns, and opportunities for improvement, and provides coaching to store management team to take action and achieve operational goals Customer FocusEnsure the highest level of customer service is being provided in area stores Work with Multi-Managers / Store Managers to achieve and exceed sales goals Recognize and motivate best sellers and superb customer service, while serving as a role model for both Staff Development & Teambuilding Interview, screen, hire, coach, and counsel Multi-Managers / Store Managers (and Associate Managers, if appropriate) in accordance with Coach policies Delegate duties and responsibilities to foster a sense of ownership among Multi-Managers / Store Managers, and to increase efficiency of store operations Ensure consistent management, operational practices and customer service in all stores in area Implement Coach training programs; hold regular staff meetings, and initiate on-the-job training; supervise and train management team to develop their managerial skills Merchandise Management Ensure stores present merchandise in a manner that will maximize sales and achieve optimum merchandise turn, and are reflective of Coach corporate direction. Work in partnership with store management and retail merchandising, planning, and allocation Stay current on product range and educate staff on competitors’ products offerings Oversee maintenance of accurate inventory records Funnel product improvement ideas and feedback to corporate 10+ years prior experience in an upscale retail environment, including 2-4 years as a multi-store manager; or previous Coach management experience as a multi-store manager preferred Must demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate important issues related to Market to Coach Sr. Management, and partner on solutions Pro-active problem solver – ability to assess an issue and develop action steps for resolution Demonstrated ability to think broadly, considering all perspectives on issues, and reaching logical conclusions that best serve Coach as a whole This role will be responsible for stores in Detroit, Ohio, Indiana, and Pittsburgh. Our Competencies for All Employees
Courage
Doesn’t hold back anything that needs to be said; provides current, direct, complete, and “actionable” positive and corrective feedback to others; lets people know where they stand; faces up to people problems on any person or situation (not including direct reports) quickly and directly; is not afraid to take negative action when necessary. Creativity
Comes up with a lot of new and unique ideas; easily makes connections among previously unrelated notions; tends to be seen as original and value-added in brainstorming settings. Customer Focus
Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect. Dealing with Ambiguity
Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably; can decide and act without having the total picture; isn’t upset when things are up in the air; doesn’t have to finish things before moving on; can comfortably handle risk and uncertainty. Drive for Results
Can be counted on to exceed goals successfully; is constantly and consistently one of the top performers; very bottom-line oriented; steadfastly pushes self and others for results. Interpersonal Savvy
Relates well to all kinds of people, up, down, and sideways, inside and outside the organization; builds appropriate rapport; builds constructive and effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse even high-tension situations comfortably. Learning on the Fly
Learns quickly when facing new problems; a relentless and versatile learner; open to change; analyzes both successes and failures for clues to improvement; experiments and will try anything to find solutions; enjoys the challenge of unfamiliar tasks; quickly grasps the essence and the underlying structure of anything. Our Competencies for All People Managers
Strategic Agility
Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can articulately paint credible pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and breakthrough strategies and plans. Developing Direct Reports and Others
Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each person's career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder. Building Effective Teams
Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in their team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team. Coach. is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and we pride ourselves on hiring and developing the best people. All employment decisions (including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, transfer, training, discipline and termination) are based on the applicant’s or employee’s qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration. These decisions are made without regard to age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic characteristics, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, national origin, alienage, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, pregnancy, or any other legally-recognized protected basis prohibited by applicable law. Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Tapestry, Inc. will provide applicants and employees with reasonable accommodation for disabilities or religious beliefs. If you require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, please contact Tapestry People Services at 1-855-566-9264 or employeerelations@tapestry.comVisit Tapestry, Inc. Base Pay Range
$130,000.00-$175,000.00 Here are some of the benefits that we offer: Medical insurance, Dental insurance, Vision insurance, 401 (K), Paid Paternity and Maternity leave, Commuter Benefits, Disability insurance and Tuition assistance. Please click here for a complete list of U.S Corporate Compensation & Benefits.
