District Manager - New England

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.  We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

DICK’S Sporting Goods is seeking a people-first District Manager to lead operations in the New England district.

The District Manager is a multi-store leader who communicates and drives the company vision and goals within the stores. They are responsible for driving district sales and financial results and identifying opportunities through root cause analysis. They have a relentless passion for the athlete, brand standards, and the career development of all teammates. The District Manager surrounds themselves with a high performing team to ensure stores excel in brand and operational excellence, athletes are prioritized, and teammates are valued. The District Manager serves as a key field business partner for both the field and corporate while exhibiting the behaviors of an adaptive leader, effective communicator, and fosterer of a growth mindset amongst all teammate levels.

• Drives profitable sales and business performance by meeting or exceeding established objectives in sales, store contribution, KPIs, expenses, general profit and loss categories, and program metrics. Analyzes data and business trends, past, present, and future.

• Conducts weekly review of store metrics associated with athlete satisfaction, teammate experience and store performance for the entire district. 

• Monitors competitors and has a deep understanding of both industry and market trends as well as the communities they serve.

• Delivers and executes plans that enable store teams to be focused on creating engagement and loyalty in each community. 

• Empowers Store Managers to recognize and align on a selling strategy supportive of the individual store and market needs.

• Connect with Store Managers to ensure planning, organizing, and controlling is happening 30, 60, and 90 days out; partners with their leaders to remove any roadblocks.

• Builds a strong, high-performing team by recruiting, developing, and retaining top talent and ensuring a diverse mix of backgrounds, skillsets, perspectives, and experiences are represented.

• Ensures managers are properly onboarded, trained, and developed for their role, while providing appropriate feedback, recognition, coaching and development. 

• Implements strategic succession plans to develop future District Manager, Store Manager and Assistant Manager growth.

• Demands high standards for self and others by setting clear expectations and direction.

• Responsible for consistent execution of Company merchandising and presentation standards in every store across the district. 

• Validates the athlete experience is met throughout the district.

• Collaborates and develops strong relationships with business partners, both in the field and at the corporate office.

• Responsible for directly managing team in the district with a people-first focus by building trust, actively listening, and dedicating time to teammates. Drives the vision, sets direction, and ensures transparent/regular communication with teammates at all levels across the district.

• Leads through coaching and development and infuses learning into day-to-day leading through hands-on-coaching, development, and two-way feedback. 

• Creates regular opportunities for store leaders to interpret data, identify challenges/obstacles, and build solutions/conclusions.

• Creates an inclusive store environment where everyone (teammates and athletes) feels safe, welcome, and encouraged to bring their best self to work. 

• Brainstorms community partnership opportunities with Store Managers to get involved with the community and build relationships with local leaders.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree

• 5-7 years of experience, including 5+ years District Manager experience

• Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel

• Excellent written & verbal communication skills

• Business acumen

• Customer service-oriented

• Strong interpersonal & client consultation skills

• Self-motivated & results-oriented

• Strong presentation skills

• Supervisory & leadership abilities

• Problem solving & troubleshooting capabilities

• Execution skills

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment

• In-depth analytical skills

• Strong detail orientation

• Superior organizational abilities

• Process & procedure oriented

• Must have a good driving record/ability to pass a Motor Vehicle Report.

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.

• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.

• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!