District Manager jobs in Toronto, ON

District Manager - GTA

Lead. Inspire. Grow.

At DANIER, we are proud of our Canadian heritage and our reputation for quality craftsmanship, timeless style, and exceptional customer experience.

Why Join DANIER

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus program
• Generous employee discount and clothing allowance
• Career growth and professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling and travel autonomy
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Opportunity to make a meaningful impact across multiple stores
• Proudly Canadian brand with a strong retail legacy

About the Role

As District Manager, you will be responsible for leading a portfolio of stores, driving sales performance, developing exceptional talent, and ensuring a consistent luxury customer experience across your district.

You will partner closely with Store Managers to create engaging customer experiences, achieve sales targets, and foster a culture built on long term customer relationships and product knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop Store Managers and leadership teams to achieve sales, profitability, and customer experience objectives.
• Foster a retail environment where selling and customer service excellence are top priorities through training, coaching, role-modeling, and direct customer engagement.
• Build high-performing teams by identifying, developing, and retaining top talent across the district.
• Create a culture of accountability, recognition, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure stores consistently deliver exceptional customer experiences that exceed expectations and strengthen client loyalty.
• Act as a DANIER brand ambassador, promoting our fashion brand, values, and customer-first culture in stores and within local communities.
• Communicate company vision, strategies, and priorities to store leadership teams and drive execution at store level.
• Analyze sales, payroll, inventory, and operational performance metrics to identify opportunities and maximize business results.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to support business initiatives and achieve organizational goals.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and operational standards.

Successful candidates will have:

• 5–7 years of progressive multi-unit retail management experience, preferably within luxury retail, premium fashion apparel, or specialty retail environments.
• Demonstrated success leading multiple locations and delivering strong sales and profitability results.
• Proven ability to recruit, develop, and retain high-performing management teams.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and execute multiple initiatives in a dynamic environment.
• Strong understanding of diverse Canadian retail markets and geographical regions.
• Exceptional leadership, coaching, team-building, performance management, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong customer-centric mindset with a passion for delivering elevated service experiences.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to influence and engage individuals at all levels.
• Growth mindset with openness to feedback and continuous learning.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Strong mathematical and analytical capabilities.

Travel Requirements

• Valid driver's license and reliable access to a vehicle.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationally, including overnight stays as required.
• Approximately 75% of time spent in stores and 25% in office/administrative functions.
• Flexible availability including evenings, weekends, and peak retail periods.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Extended health care

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (required)

Work Location: In person