District Manager

Role overview

This is a district leadership role for a retail partner company in Ireland. You will oversee a multi-brand store portfolio across a defined region and be accountable for commercial delivery, operational standards, and an excellent customer experience across every location in your area.

You will serve as the main connection between store teams and headquarters, turning business strategy into day-to-day action while keeping stores aligned with brand expectations and commercial goals. The role combines people leadership, field-based store support, and data-led decision-making. You will regularly visit stores, coach Store Managers, and help build a high-accountability, customer-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Guide Store Managers across the district to meet revenue, margin, and KPI goals by reviewing performance and putting corrective plans in place.
• Turn store performance data into practical actions that improve results, behavior, and operational execution.
• Carry out frequent store visits to coach leaders, review performance, and confirm retail standards are being followed.
• Support turnaround plans for stores that are missing targets and provide direct, hands-on help to rebuild results.
• Maintain strong brand presentation across all stores, including visual merchandising, product communication, and service standards.
• Lead support for new store launches and assist in hiring store leadership and key retail talent.
• Make sure marketing campaigns and brand initiatives are rolled out consistently across the district.
• Track customer experience measures and drive improvement actions across the region.
• Act as the primary communication bridge between store teams and headquarters.
• Work with HR, Health & Safety, and Asset Protection partners to maintain compliance and operational control.

Requirements

• Background in multi-store, area, or district retail management.
• Proven ability to improve commercial outcomes and store performance across several locations.
• Leadership experience with a strong emphasis on coaching, team growth, and performance management.
• Comfort working with numbers, reports, and data to make sound business decisions.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, fast-moving environments while keeping execution on track.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with both store teams and senior leaders.
• Highly accountable, resilient, and organized.
• Willing to travel often, including approximately 80% travel and overnight stays.
• Fluent English and residence within the assigned region are required.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive pay package with bonus eligibility and pension coverage.
• Employee discount of up to 50% across brands.
• 25 days of paid annual leave plus an extra day off on your birthday.
• Inclusive, diverse, and international workplace.
• Growth opportunities across multiple brands and countries.
• Structured training, including onboarding and ongoing learning.
• Opportunity to travel and connect with retail leaders across Europe.
• Supportive culture centered on feedback, development, and progress.
• Strong focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

Additional information

This role is listed on behalf of a partner employer, and that partner will handle the application review and all subsequent hiring steps.

Application and hiring process

The matching process uses AI to help rank applications fairly and quickly against the role requirements. The best-matched candidates are then shared with the hiring company, while final decisions, interviews, and assessments are managed by the employer's internal team.

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The hiring process may also use AI tools to help review applications, analyze resumes, and check responses for possible inconsistencies or verification signals. These tools support recruitment activity but do not replace human judgment, and final hiring decisions are made by people. Contact the recruiter if you want more information about data handling.