District Manager - Florida

About Athleta

With a 25-year legacy centered on empowering women and girls, Athleta thrives on inspiration, collaboration, inclusivity, and connection. We prioritize people and our planet alongside profit, holding certification as a B Corp. Join us in our mission where collective strength drives unstoppable progress.

Role Overview

As a District Manager, your leadership guides a group of stores and coaches General Managers to ensure excellent customer and employee experiences, operational excellence, strong merchandising execution, maximum productivity, and profitable sales growth. You are responsible for delivering consistent high performance across all initiatives, measured through P&L and other operational metrics.

Primary Responsibilities

• Recruit, hire, develop, and retain top talent aligned with immediate and future business objectives.
• Regularly monitor store performance and ensure follow-ups that guarantee results.
• Enhance individual and team capabilities through clear goal-setting, purposeful communication, recognition, and accountability.
• Promote a diverse, inclusive, and collaborative workplace culture.
• Analyze product performance trends across your district and develop merchandising strategies using data, seasonal factors, and strategic insight.
• Conduct impactful store visits focused on driving behaviors that consistently achieve company goals.
• Implement multiple strategies to overcome challenges, including contingency planning.
• Identify problems and formulate sustainable solutions.
• Maintain thorough awareness of competitive landscape and external market conditions.
• Ensure all stores comply with company policies and procedural standards.

Candidate Profile

• Proven ability to drive results and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in coaching and building merchandising strengths within store teams.
• Capable of cultivating diverse, high-performing teams in an inclusive environment.
• Track record of delivering outstanding customer experiences across sales channels.
• Attribute for embracing challenges, taking calculated risks, rapid learning, and enabling change.
• Drive to exceed expectations and leverage continuous improvements for goal advancement.
• College degree preferred.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience overseeing multi-unit, high-volume, complex operations preferred.
• Flexibility to work varied schedules including days, nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs dictate.
• Willingness and ability to travel overnight or between stores as required.
• Physical capability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds.

Benefits

• Employee discounts: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic, and Athleta; 30% off outlet merchandise.
• Generous Paid Time Off plans.
• Up to five paid volunteer hours per month at a charity of choice.
• Robust 401(k) plan with company matching up to 4% of base pay.
• Employee stock purchase plan options.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Gap Inc. is committed to equal opportunity employment and maintaining a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We embrace diverse backgrounds and ensure all employment practices are free from bias. Recognized by Forbes as a top employer globally and for diversity, we continue fostering an inclusive environment of belonging.