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Talbots is a leading omni-channel specialty retailer of women's clothing, shoes and accessories. Established in 1947, we are known for modern classic style that's both timeless and timely, fine quality craftsmanship and gracious service. At Talbots relationships are the key to our business, we hire individuals who bring new ideas to the table, understand smart risk taking and can enhance an already thriving culture. With a commitment to offer modern classic style for every body type, through a full range of sizes, inclusive to every woman in your life.

About The Role

The District Manager’s purpose is to deliver a consistently positive customer experience in multiple stores in order to drive profitable top line sales growth. District Managers accomplish this by ensuring their market’s service, execution & store talent are implemented consistently, with an underlying commitment to our company values, shareholder value, our customer and people excellence.

The impact you can have

SERVICE

Analyze the business and create/communicate clear action plans that optimize results with Store Sales Leaders alignment/commitment

Ensure Store teams have a team selling Store environment that delivers a fashion focused Lane Bryant Experience for our Guest

EXECUTION

Ensure Merchant thinking is demonstrated through strong visual presentation skills while maintaining Brand Standards

Ensure effective execution of all operational activities/tasks

Ensure all communications are shared with Store Managers

TALENT

Attract, hire, develop and retain top talent

Motivate, inspire, lead and retain top talent

Ensure all training and education is delivered

What You’ll Bring To The Role

▪ 5+ years of specialty retail experience with recent multi-store management experience

▪ Ability to travel throughout the assigned market

▪ Strong interpersonal, influencing and coaching skills

▪ Ability to reach, push, pull, stand, squat and bend for up to 4 hours or longer as necessary.

▪ Able to operate computerized register system.

Benefits At KnitWell Group

Merchandise discount at our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Ann Taylor, Lane Bryant, and LOFT (in store and online)

A culture of giving back – local volunteer opportunities, annual donation and volunteer match to eligible nonprofit organizations, and philanthropic activities to support our communities*

Medical, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k) retirement*

Time off - Paid time off, sick time & holidays*

Position Type: Regular/Full Time

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Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates. Hiring decisions are based upon a candidate's qualifications as they relate to the requirements of the position under consideration and are made without regard to sex (including pregnancy), race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by applicable law. The Company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for job applicants with disabilities. If you require an accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position you are seeking or to participate in the application process, please contact myHRSupport@knitwellgroup.com. The Company will make reasonable accommodations for otherwise qualified applicants or employees, unless such accommodations would impose an undue hardship on the operations of the Company’s business. The Company will not revoke or alter a job offer based on an applicant’s request for reasonable accommodation.