DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:
Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. We serve the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. We operate an integrated ecosystem of 900+ retail locations, backyard service and repair, a robust digital platform, and manufacturing and distribution divisions across 35+ states—enabling consumers to engage with Leslie’s whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.
Job Overview:
The District Manager oversees multiple Leslie’s stores to ensure they consistently meet or exceed customer service standards, sales goals, profitability targets, operational procedures, and merchandising objectives. This role is responsible for driving district sales growth, managing profit margins, controlling payroll, and overseeing all controllable expenses. The District Manager ensures the effective implementation of all company programs, develops General Managers, and sets the standard for delivering excellent customer service and creating a great workplace through leadership by example.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all new team members are proficient and fully trained in required programs within 180 days of onboarding
- Drive district stores to meet or exceed budgeted sales goals
- Increase water test conversions and prescription sales penetration
- Achieve targets for conversion, units per transaction (UPT), and average ticket size (ATS), and implement action plans where improvement is needed
- Manage controllable expenses to maximize profitability
- Grow customer count through training, coaching, and adherence to service standards
- Develop and mentor General Managers to ensure strong leadership and team performance across the district
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of field experience in a multi-unit retail environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred
- Proven leadership skills with excellent references from supervisors, peers, and direct reports
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to relocate is helpful but not required
We offer our employees competitive compensation, extensive paid training, comprehensive and flexible suite of benefits package, 401K with company match, team member discounts, rewards for top performers, and most importantly career advancement opportunities.
Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie’s is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.
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