District Manager- MI Central

About the Role In this role, you will provide leadership for 15-20 stores and own the execution of Kohl's store priorities, including driving sales, enhancing the customer experience, managing profitability and shortage and developing your team. What You'll Do Drive sales, profit and productivity while meeting payroll, expense and shortage goals Support and execute the team vision, set clear objectives, assign and direct work, manage performance, and maintain open communications to create an effective work environment Deliver consistent merchandise and visual presentation standards in every store Communicate inventory needs and business opportunities to appropriate partners Achieve operational best practices and OMNI execution, and drive clearance sell-through Engage in market analysis to ensure an exceptional product assortment Enhance the customer experience throughout your district Write and deliver reviews for Store Managers and oversee the review process for all other managers and associates to ensure effective feedback is provided Promote associate engagement and support manager retention Proactively address associate relations concerns in partnership with the HR team Focus on critical strategic priorities and setting clear goals Consistently monitor results and ensure follow-through on commitments, driving execution and seizing opportunities to raise the bar Create and support multi-year succession planning to meet the long-term needs of the overall business Articulate the organization's priorities in a clear and compelling way that engages others and ensures that leaders at all levels maintain focus What Skills You Have Required Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to work with multiple business partners at various levels within the organization Proven success with the growth and development of internal talent Demonstrated ability to drive results through partnerships to achieve high-level results Significant retail business acumen with specific strengths related to merchandising presentation, merchandising assortments, store operations and competitive analysis Adept ability to consider multiple perspectives and incorporate opposing perspectives to drive change and make strategic decisions. Ability to foster effective relationships, collaborate seamlessly and navigate diverse communication scenarios at various levels within the organization Ability for daytime travel (up to 80%) and overnight travel (approx. 30%) Preferred Bachelor's Degree in a related discipline 8-10 years of progressive retail experience Minimum 3-5 years store management experience in a high volume, big box environment 2-5 years of successful multi-unit leadership experience