District Manager - Apparel

A respected Canadian women's apparel brand with a long-standing reputation for quality, craftsmanship, and timeless style is seeking an experienced District Manager to lead a portfolio of retail stores in Ontario and Eastern Canada. With a renewed focus on brand growth and customer connection, the organization is investing in strong field leadership to support store teams and elevate the in-store experience across Canada.

You will provide strategic and operational leadership to a network of stores across Ontario and Eastern Canada. This role will focus on building a strong selling culture, developing high-performing Store Managers, and ensuring consistent brand standards and operational excellence across all locations. Acting as a key bridge between the support centre and the field, the District Manager will coach, inspire, and guide store teams to deliver exceptional customer experiences while driving sales and profitability.

90K
-100K + Bonus

• Lead, mentor, and develop Store Managers across a national portfolio of retail locations
• Reinforce a proactive, service-driven selling culture focused on clienteling, product knowledge, and long-term customer relationships
• Conduct regular store visits to assess operations, coach teams, and identify opportunities to improve performance
• Analyze sales performance, productivity, and operational metrics to drive consistent top-line growth
• Ensure brand standards are upheld across merchandising, visual presentation, store operations, and customer experience
• Build strong teams through recruitment, coaching, succession planning, and performance management
• Collaborate with internal partners across merchandising, e-commerce, and operations to execute retail strategies and initiatives
• Support store openings, relocations, and closures, ensuring seamless operational execution
• Maintain strong retail controls related to payroll, inventory integrity, loss prevention, and expense management
• Serve as a brand ambassador in the marketplace and foster strong relationships within the retail community

• 5–7+ years of progressive multi-unit retail leadership experience, ideally within fashion, apparel, or specialty retail
• Proven ability to lead and motivate store teams across multiple markets while driving sales and profitability
• Strong coaching and leadership capability with a focus on developing Store Managers and building high-performing teams
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to influence across all levels of the organization
• Strong commercial acumen with the ability to interpret business metrics and translate insights into action
• Highly organized, adaptable, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced retail environment
• Valid driver’s license with the ability to travel extensively across Canada

This role requires significant travel, with approximately 75% of time spent visiting stores across the country and the balance supporting collaboration and strategic planning with the support centre team.

• Competitive compensation package with opportunities for commission earnings
• Generous employee merchandise discount
• Recognition programs, including sales awards and performance-based contests
• Opportunities for career growth and advancement within a growing retail organization
• Flexible scheduling that supports the needs of the business and its leaders
• A collaborative and supportive team environment where success is shared

Contact Miriam Ronen at  x4 or submit your resume in confidence below.