District Manager - Responsible for Ottawa and Area.

DSW and The Shoe Company, a division of Designer Brands, is seeking a District Manager with multi-unit management experience to drive business growth in the Ottawa market. This role is ideal for a dynamic leader with a passion for team development and customer experience.

At Designer Brands Canada, we pride ourselves on a progressive management culture that emphasizes continuous improvement, advanced training programs, and limitless career opportunities. We encourage open communication and celebrate performance, giving you the chance to advance based on results rather than tenure.

Job Profile:

As a District Manager, you will build teams of empowered, inspired associates. The District Manager will report to the Regional Director and will work closely with other executives on every aspect of the business to create an elevated experience for our customers and our associates.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that store sales targets and other important measurables are met or exceeded
• Recruit, develop and inspire top performing store managers and teams
• Create an environment where customers are #1 and the shopping experience is far better than the competition
• Proactively identify areas of opportunity within the business
• Maintaining focus on short-term targets while working towards ‘big picture’ goals
• Actively work to increase brand awareness through marketing initiatives
• Ensure all store merchandising standards are met through consistent follow up, training, and guidance
• Collaborate with Buying, Inventory Control, Visual Merchandising, Marketing and PR, Recruiting and Training, Loss Prevention, HR and head office executives to ensure seamless implementation of directives with speed and urgency
• Provide leadership, guidance and support to all Store Managers
• Proactively drive to improve associate culture and customer experience across all stores

Requirements:

• Proven experience in multi-unit management, ideally in retail or a related industry.
• Bilingual in French and English (preferred).
• Resides in Ottawa.
• Availability for regular travel within the assigned district.
• An engaging, positive, can-do personality, and a sense of humor
• Strong work ethic through a consistently high level of energy and focus with minimal direction from others
• Highly efficient planning, organizing, time management and multi-tasking skills
• Experience mentoring associates in developing goals, creating meaningful work experiences, monitoring performance, and providing honest, constructive feedback
• A dedication to partner with head office executives to organize and oversee all store operations
• A genuine love of selling and customer service

Why Join Us:

• Flexible work schedules
• Flexible Fridays
• Robust Time Off Policy: DBI Day of Inclusion Holiday, Birthday Float & more!
• Daily Wellness Hour & Virtual Yoga Classes
• Remarkable Training & Development Programs & Learning Tracks
• Engage in Diversity- Join a Global Business Resource Groups or our DE&I Council!
• Exciting Virtual Support Centre Events
• Group Benefits that start from day one- no waiting!
• RRSP Matching Program
• Amazing shoe discount!

JOIN OUR CORPORATE TEAM AND STEP INTO A CAREER YOU’LL LOVE

At Designer Brands Canada, we encourage you to be yourself and respect others for who they are. Our diversity makes us strong and creates an inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone’s self-expression is highly valued. We know that fostering diversity and inclusion brings out your full potential and creates an engaging environment for everyone. We believe that you, in all your uniqueness, belong at Designer Brands (Canada). We welcome all applicants. Accommodations are available upon request to individuals who self-identify as having a disability or special need. Please advise our Human Resources team if you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.