Area Manager, Market Management

District Manager in Training (DMIT) Location Burnaby, BC : COMPANY OVERVIEW Journeys is a teen retail leader with an emphasis on footwear and unique specialty items including apparel, backpacks, hats and accessories. With more than 800 stores in all 50 US states, Puerto Rico and Canada, Journeys offers the most popular brands that cater to the teen lifestyle such as Converse, Vans, Dr Martens, UGG, Adidas, Timberland, Birkenstock, Crocs and Hey Dude. Through strategic artistic partnerships, event sponsorships, exclusive content, creative collaborations with musicians, and a focus on giving back to the community through charitable events and volunteer programs- Journeys has become more than just a retailer, but a universal part of teen and youth culture. The in-store Journeys experience features an energetic environment, friendly, passionate staff, and an inclusive atmosphere where self-expression is not just accepted - but encouraged and embraced. We conduct business with integrity and passion

Excellent benefits and employee discount Compensation includes base pay, sales commission, and bonus potential*

JOB SUMMARY To assist District Sales Manager in supervising retail store locations in assigned district, while developing necessary skill sets to perform the job functions required as a DSM. Achieve district sales goals and profitability targets while maintaining home store performance

Support the DSM in evaluating people, performance, developing action plans to improve sales, and measuring results

Assist in managing Loss Prevention practices within the district

Direct store operations and provide feedback, coaching, and accountability to all employees by enforcing all company policies and practices

Ensure that all company initiatives are properly implemented and to the standard of the company direction

Recruit, interview, and hire store management candidates as per Regional/DSM instructions

Train, develop, and promote store employees within the district

Regularly conduct store visits as per Regional/DSM instructions

Maintain regular communication with District Sales Manager, Regional, and corporate office staff

Prior retail district training management experience required

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Home store meets the Grand Open Ready criteria
• Willingness to travel extensively within district
• Completion of all training programs leading up to District Manager in Training position or equivalent training/Multi-Store Supervisor experience
• Ability to work night and weekend shifts
• Age requirements for full-time employment may vary based on state

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~ The pay rate, commission, and bonus structure varies per job title, county, city, state or province. Benefits offered may include medical, vision, and dental insurance, a vacation package, and community service hours but may also vary by state, province, or territory. PRE-APPLICATION DISCLOSURES Equal employment opportunity is provided to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical condition, physical or mental disability of otherwise qualified individuals, medical condition, genetic information, sexual orientation, citizenship, marital or registered domestic/civil union partner status, gender identity and/or expression, or any other factor that the law protects from employment discrimination. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, placement, promotion, termination, reductions in force, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. We believe that this approach to our human resources is not only legally and morally proper, but also is an intelligent and economic business practice.