District Manager - North Area

Location: UK Outlet Field remote in charge of locations from East Midlands to Scotland. This role will required heavy traveling throughout the stores of responsibility.About the RoleAre you a strategic retail leader with a passion for driving commercial success and building high-performing teams? We’re looking for a District Manager to lead a district of up to 20 stores, delivering exceptional financial results, customer satisfaction, and team engagement.You’ll be responsible for leading your area to achieve sales, margin, and controllable cost targets, while ensuring a consistent and inspiring brand experience across all locations.Key ResponsibilitiesLead district performance across financial KPIs including net turnover, controllable profit, and overheads.Deliver area sales, margin, and CSAT targets aligned to trading plans and regional growth objectives.Implement seasonal trade plans and ensure seamless execution across stores.Create a high-performing, motivated workforce through visible leadership and development.Drive succession planning and talent progression within your teams.Use consumer insight and reporting to enhance satisfaction and retail standards.Stay ahead of industry trends and share best practices across the business.What You’ll BringSignificant experience in multi-site retail management and P&L ownership.Proven ability to lead and develop large teams to deliver results.Strong financial acumen with experience in budgeting, forecasting, and margin management.Excellent planning and organisational skills, especially during key trading periods.Strong leadership and influencing skills, with the ability to manage conflict and drive performance.A deep understanding of consumer and product segmentation.Resilience and adaptability in a fast-paced, ever-changing retail environment.Why Join Us?This is a high-impact role with significant influence on commercial outcomes and employee engagement. You’ll be part of a dynamic leadership team, shaping the future of retail in your region and beyond.About ClarksTwo brothers, a small town, and shoes that changed the world. Based in Somerset, England, Clarks has redefined shoemaking since its foundation in 1825, when James and Cyrus Clark made a slipper from sheepskin off-cuts and forever transformed the future of footwear.Sparking revolutions and defining generations, our archive of over 25,000 shoes includes the inimitable Clarks Desert Boot™ and Clarks Wallabee™. And every pair we design today uses the same ground-breaking combination of invention and craftsmanship that started it all.Progress is woven into our DNA. Whether we’re pioneering cutting-edge comfort technologies, championing social change, or working on trailblazing collaborations with cultural icons and KOLs, we’re always striding forward.Join us in 2025 as we celebrate 200 years of giving people the freedom to move comfortably, proudly commemorating our legacy of craft, innovation, and impact – and looking boldly ahead, too. Ready to lead with purpose and deliver results? Apply now and make your mark