vineyard vines
District Manager - Northeast
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Key Responsibilities Make vineyard vines a Better Place to Work
Connect field teams together with Harbor Drive teams as One Team with aligned goals and focus
Tap into communities to actively network, recruit and maintain a high‑level talent pool to fill open positions quickly and effectively and lead by example
Ensure vineyard vines’ core values are carried out and embodied every day in all stores through its people practices and operations
Demonstrate transparency by consistently and effectively communicating company initiatives and messages to the field to create connections and motivate employees
Lead managers and teams to ensure channel strategy is successfully executed by setting clear expectations and holding team accountable for performance results
Demonstrate leadership presence to all store employees that represent the vineyard vines values and culture
Motivate, recognize and reward store and management team performance to increase retention of high potential and high performing talent
Coach and develop Manager team on business acumen, visual presentation and people management through store visits and frequent touch bases
Partner with Human Resources to develop succession plans based on core competencies and career aspirations across all channels and functions
Build Stronger Relationships with Our Customers
Lead store teams to create “Every Day Should Feel This Good” experiences in their stores
Build and engage our community across all channels and provide a seamless cross‑channel customer experience through new initiatives like Buy Online Pickup in Store
Empower teams to educate associates on sales and selling, product and brand initiatives and work to identify opportunities for education and training
Challenge stores actively drive brand awareness and additional sales through local market opportunities including events, influencer opportunities and community partnerships
Focus teams on customer acquisition and retention and encourage a two‑way conversation and relationship with the customer across all channels
Leverage technology and staffing tools to deliver agile operational effectiveness and increased productivity including payroll accuracy and optimization to maximize conversion in stores
Identify and develop opportunities to increase local market penetration
Partner closely with vineyard vines’ marketing and public relations teams to maximize in‑store events, programming, activities and other offerings to drive community connections and delight our customers
Proactively solicit customer and store team feedback to drive product assortment and store environments
Drive Profitable Sales Growth
Lead high performing teams and drive sales growth in a $40+ market and a span of 11 stores
Demonstrate a commitment to strategic thinking and finding innovative and cost‑effective ways to promote sales generation to achieve sales and profitability targets
Ensure all stores in region are consistently meeting and exceeding productivity and performance in KPIs, operational excellence, CRM, cost management and customer service
Conduct regular store visits within district and act as a liaison between stores and Harbor Drive
Maintain inventory processes and levels, maintain visual standards in stores throughout the region and utilize BI to make informed decisions regarding product placement
Drive best in class operational excellence and provide strategic insight to the Operations team; act as a liaison between the store/district operations and Harbor Drive
Review P&L monthly to drive top and bottom line performance and profitability targets
Maintain inventory and loss prevention targets within region to maintain audit results
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of multi‑store management experience
6+ years of retail experience
Proven track record of building sales leadership and influence
Proven ability to develop and manage a P&L
Proven track record in delivering a high performing culture in a team through coaching, mentoring and leadership
Ability to work collaboratively and build partnerships across functions
Passion for the vineyard brand and interest in promoting our unique culture
Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into insights and insights into strategies
Experience adapting to change and moving with pace
Ability to travel 75‑80%
Preferably located in the Boston area
Salary Range $130,000 - $160,000
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion
Location: Northeast District (Stamford, CT)
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
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Key Responsibilities Make vineyard vines a Better Place to Work
Connect field teams together with Harbor Drive teams as One Team with aligned goals and focus
Tap into communities to actively network, recruit and maintain a high‑level talent pool to fill open positions quickly and effectively and lead by example
Ensure vineyard vines’ core values are carried out and embodied every day in all stores through its people practices and operations
Demonstrate transparency by consistently and effectively communicating company initiatives and messages to the field to create connections and motivate employees
Lead managers and teams to ensure channel strategy is successfully executed by setting clear expectations and holding team accountable for performance results
Demonstrate leadership presence to all store employees that represent the vineyard vines values and culture
Motivate, recognize and reward store and management team performance to increase retention of high potential and high performing talent
Coach and develop Manager team on business acumen, visual presentation and people management through store visits and frequent touch bases
Partner with Human Resources to develop succession plans based on core competencies and career aspirations across all channels and functions
Build Stronger Relationships with Our Customers
Lead store teams to create “Every Day Should Feel This Good” experiences in their stores
Build and engage our community across all channels and provide a seamless cross‑channel customer experience through new initiatives like Buy Online Pickup in Store
Empower teams to educate associates on sales and selling, product and brand initiatives and work to identify opportunities for education and training
Challenge stores actively drive brand awareness and additional sales through local market opportunities including events, influencer opportunities and community partnerships
Focus teams on customer acquisition and retention and encourage a two‑way conversation and relationship with the customer across all channels
Leverage technology and staffing tools to deliver agile operational effectiveness and increased productivity including payroll accuracy and optimization to maximize conversion in stores
Identify and develop opportunities to increase local market penetration
Partner closely with vineyard vines’ marketing and public relations teams to maximize in‑store events, programming, activities and other offerings to drive community connections and delight our customers
Proactively solicit customer and store team feedback to drive product assortment and store environments
Drive Profitable Sales Growth
Lead high performing teams and drive sales growth in a $40+ market and a span of 11 stores
Demonstrate a commitment to strategic thinking and finding innovative and cost‑effective ways to promote sales generation to achieve sales and profitability targets
Ensure all stores in region are consistently meeting and exceeding productivity and performance in KPIs, operational excellence, CRM, cost management and customer service
Conduct regular store visits within district and act as a liaison between stores and Harbor Drive
Maintain inventory processes and levels, maintain visual standards in stores throughout the region and utilize BI to make informed decisions regarding product placement
Drive best in class operational excellence and provide strategic insight to the Operations team; act as a liaison between the store/district operations and Harbor Drive
Review P&L monthly to drive top and bottom line performance and profitability targets
Maintain inventory and loss prevention targets within region to maintain audit results
Required Skills & Experience
Bachelor’s degree
2+ years of multi‑store management experience
6+ years of retail experience
Proven track record of building sales leadership and influence
Proven ability to develop and manage a P&L
Proven track record in delivering a high performing culture in a team through coaching, mentoring and leadership
Ability to work collaboratively and build partnerships across functions
Passion for the vineyard brand and interest in promoting our unique culture
Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn data into insights and insights into strategies
Experience adapting to change and moving with pace
Ability to travel 75‑80%
Preferably located in the Boston area
Salary Range $130,000 - $160,000
Seniority level: Director
Employment type: Full‑time
Job function: Sales and Business Development
Industry: Retail Apparel and Fashion
Location: Northeast District (Stamford, CT)
Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
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