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District Manager, UK & IE
Under Armour
United Kingdom
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Values & Innovation
At Under Armour, we are committed to empowering those who strive for more, and the company's values
• Act Sustainably, Celebrate the Wins, Fight on Together, Love Athletes and Stand for Equality - serve as both a roadmap for our teams and the qualities expected of every teammate.
Our Values define and unite us, the beliefs that are the red thread that connects everyone at Under Armour. Our values are rallying cries, reminding us why we're here, and fueling everything we do.
Our pursuit of better begins with innovation and with our team's mission of being the best. With us, you get the freedom to go further - no matter your role. That means developing, delivering, and selling the state-of-the-art products and digital tools that make top performers even better.
If you are a current Under Armour teammate, apply to this position on the Internal Career Site Here. Purpose of Role
Lead across locations. Inspire at every level.
As District Manager, you’re the strategic force behind multiple stores - driving sales, managing resources, and coaching Store Managers to lead winning teams. You’ll champion operational excellence, build brand equity, and elevate the customer experience across your district, both in-store and virtually.
Your Impact
Key Responsibilities
Establish and execute a comprehensive omni-channel strategic plan to achieve planned sales and KPIs
Analyze reporting and daily sales trends to make real-time strategic and tactical business decisions to drive results
Drive financial performance through consumer service, human resources, inventory control and store appearance
Model the brand’s Athlete service standards and selling behaviors for all retail store formats
Build loyalty through in-store experience, data capture, endless aisle, and other omni-channel solutions
Achieve forecasted Sales & Contribution Margin
Accountable for Service Culture, Customer Service, People, Product & Operations
Support New Store Openings; recruitment, on-boarding plans, training plans & load-in support
Collaborate with Retail Operations on the retail teammate training program/annual calendar and new technology control and implementations e.g. RFID
Maintain compliance with UA policies, risk control and asset protection across district
Provide insight into future needs to provide input on budget modifications
Develop contingency plans for obstacles and navigate through organizational ambiguity
Collaborate with leadership across entire organization to achieve objectives and goals
Motivate and inspire team by communicating Under Armour’s Values, Core Competencies
Lead and partner with Store Managers and above on all performance management tools as well as providing performance feedback and insight on business strategy
Oversee Market Managers and provides performance feedback to teammates and insight on business strategy e.g. through Division of Responsibilities (DOR)
Lead Store leadership huddles and empower leaders to hold Team Shift Huddles
Evaluate sales and payroll goals using payroll reports and tools; make scheduling adjustments as needed
Partner with the talent teammates to recruit, hire, develop and retain high performing store leadership teams by considering seasonal hiring and turnover, network opportunities
Engage in compensation decisions in partnership with the corporate HR & Ops teammates
Drive teammate engagement by recognizing and rewarding performance and, providing feedback and/or action planning on substandard performance
Ensure that the store leadership team adheres to and enforces all employment practices and policies
Other tasks as assigned by leadership
Qualifications & Requirements
Expert-level knowledge in Retail Industry
Ability to apply knowledge to complex problems
Knowledgeable on best practices to navigate through obstacles to maximize work optimization
Fluency in local language and advanced verbal English skills
Basic knowledge of employment laws including compliance with federal, state, and local requirements
Strong communication, presentation, delegation, and follow-up skills as well as customer service focus.
Robust prioritizing, interpersonal, problem-solving & planning skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze business trends and reporting to drive sales
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment
Demonstrated proficiency in sales generation, training, and leading of functional teams
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Generous employee discount & access to PERK discount platform
Competitive salary
Monthly bonus incentive pay eligibility
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
Work-Life Assistance Program to support health, personal, family or work-related challenges
Feedback and value driven culture
Base Compensation
Most new hires fall within this range and have the opportunity to earn more over time. Initial placement within the salary range, however, is based on an individual's relevant knowledge, skills and experience for the position. UA is committed to helping our teammates succeed and advance in their careers. Base salary is only one component of our competitive Total Rewards package.Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity
At Under Armour, we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, family or paternal status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Under Armour seeks to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people representing a wide variety of backgrounds and perspectives. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact our Human Resources team via candidateaccommodations@underarmour.com.
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