District Manager (Greater Chicago)

Under Armour has one mission:

to make you better. We have a commitment to innovation that lies at the heart of everything we do, not just for our athletes but also for our teammates. As a global organization, our teams around the world push boundaries and think beyond what is expected.

Together our teammates are unified by our values and are grounded in our vision to inspire you with performance solutions you never knew you needed but can’t imagine living without.

Position Summary

The District Manager will play a key role on the Field Leadership Team and can make an instant impact to the business.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Leadership

Motivate team through clear direction and vision to encompass Under Armour’s Core Competencies

Build partnerships with upward management and key business partners

Act as a leader amongst peers in the field and Corporate Office

Lead consistent store visit assessments and provide proactive, valuable feedback

Communicate clear expectations and hold the store teams accountable to achieving all brand, performance and behavior standards

Conduct productive conference calls & team meetings

Proactively seek personal learning and development opportunities

Team

Recruit, hire, develop and retain top management talent for the district

Develop effective succession plans that lead to internal promotions and no store openings

Train store management and focus on talent development

Recommend and approve all salaries and wage changes in conjunction with conducting and approving performance appraisals for management

Recognize performance issues and partner with Regional Director and Human Resource in a timely manner

Drive for Results

Drive UA brand loyalty through sales leadership, coaching and connecting with the athlete experience

Establish and lead the execution of district business strategies to drive store Key Performance Indicator (KPI) results that maximize performance and achievement of sales plan and goals

Control all aspects of the annual budget process, to include sales, controllable expenses, payroll and annual shrink results

Communicate business needs for the district and company that play an active role in driving results

Plan and execute effective, productive store visits reviewing KPI performance, Personnel, Visual Merchandising, Operations and key?business initiatives

Hold Store Managers accountable for execution of all operational responsibilities and teach a high standard for compliance

Visual Merchandising

Ensure that all visual directives are executed seamlessly and within scheduled time frame and allotted payroll budget

Maintain extensive knowledge of product assortment and key items

Communicate current trends and competitor strategies in the market

Ensure stores are properly assorted in partnership with Regional Director and the Allocation team

Analyze, identify and capitalize upon opportunities for increasing revenue and profitability

Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain/Logistics, Finance, or related field required4 years of increasing experience in retail management; including minimum 2 years’ experience as a Store Manager

Overnight and daily travel is required

High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications

Strong analytical, prioritizing, interpersonal, problem?solving, presentation, budgeting, project management, & planning

Education And / Or Experience

Other Requirements

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated collaborative skills and ability to work well within a team

Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management

Ability to work in a fast?paced and deadline?oriented environment

Self?motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting

Relocation

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, 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, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Under Armour believes that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global company, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Learn more about Under Armour’s COVID-19 response and Teammate vaccination policies here.