Lands' End District Manager at Sears (Maryland & Virginia Markets)

Lands? End, a leading international brand of classically inspired clothing and home products, is currently looking for a District Manager in our Retail Division. Lands? End is a multi-channel retailer offering products through specialty catalogs, the Internet, and in Sears stores. With over 40 years of experience, Lands? End is world renowned for superior customer service and is recognized as an innovator in the industry. Landsend.com is the world?s largest apparel Web site (in business volume) and has repeatedly gained national recognition as a leader in the e-commerce world.


As a District Manager you will be responsible for partnering with the Sears store management team with all functions related to operating the Lands? End department. In addition, the District Manager is responsible for developing, monitoring, and enhancing all operational practices to ensure that the department operates in an efficient and high service manner. They will be responsible to act as a liaison to the Lands? End corporate office to provide feedback, and recommendations to make an exceptional customer experience.

 

Qualified Candidates Will Possess
? Excellent leadership, communication, motivational and operational skills.
? Strong negotiation and organizational skills.
? Creative thinker with strategic vision and strong initiative.
? Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities at one time.
? Team player with strong commitment to customer service and the Lands? End corporate culture.
? Ability to effectively partner and collaborate across functional areas.
? Proven success in managing a budget and meeting business goals.
? Five plus years of retail store management experience. Multi unit retail management experience is a benefit.
? A college degree or equivalent work experience
? Reside in the market you are managing.
? Ability to travel within market. 80% in stores and 20% in office.
? Will be required to visit Dodgeville periodically for training and meetings.
? Adaptable to changing work environment