Job Description:

District Manager - ChicagoIn 2002, AKIRA opened the doors to its first women's clothing boutique in Chicago. Since then, the company has extended its reach to 30+ stores across the United States and a thriving eCommerce business (.) AKIRA is extremely well-poised for sustained growth as we continue to build a nationally recognized brand.AKIRA's culture has one very large, distinct difference from other fast-fashion competitors: Other-Worldly Customer Service and Fanatical, Obsessive Attention to the consumer's needs and desires. The core principle for all employees at AKIRA is to Act and Think Like an Owner, and this belief can be reflected across all areas of the company.The District Manager position plays a crucial role in AKIRA's growth, development, and imageof AKIRA. The ideal candidate will possess leadership qualities as well as a provenability to continuously coach, teach, and improve selling techniques throughout ourstores. Motivating and mentoring are crucial components necessary to succeedsuccessfully in this position. You should have experience leading multiple stores andorhigh-volume retail management.The Position:District ManagerResponsibilities:• Responsible for all aspects of 4-6* women's clothing stores• Improve, augment, and reinforce the current selling culture• Recruit, interview, hire, and retain top-notch employees• Troubleshoot, put out fires, and handle multitudes of personnel issues & needs• Explain, demonstrate, imitate, correct, and repeat behaviors, practices, andtechniques to employees and managers• Coach, teach, and improve selling techniques throughout all stores• Be a supreme motivator• Manage, promote, and exemplify AKIRA culture and business standardsRequirements:• 2+ years of operations experience in a retail (preferably fashion) environment acrossmulti-location operator• Strong personnel management and retail operations knowledge, including inventorycontrol, loss prevention, retail systems, merchandising, customer service, and storebudget preparation• Possess knowledge of effective merchandise presentation standards• Ability to improve processes and reporting tools and standardize work• Prefer working in a highly entrepreneurial environment where being hands-on is criticalto the day-to-day running of the business• Decisive and ability to "get the job done"• Innovative and forward-thinking; not satisfied with the status quo• Possess strong communication skills, product knowledge, and a balance of analyticaland creative abilities• Ability to work in a collaborative environment and be skillful at establishing andsustaining strong interpersonal relationships• Strong organizational, presentation, and communication skills• Ability to supervise and direct employee• Fanatical work ethic• Boundless energy and enthusiasm• Strong analytical and computer skillsBenefits and Perks:AKIRA offers competitive benefits for full-time employees, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, LTD, FSAHSA, 401(k), and employee discounts. We are committed to encouraging internal development and providing significant career enrichment opportunities. Most importantly, what has propelled AKIRA's growth and success over the years has been the dynamic culture within the company - if you're filled with passion, have a strong desire to get things done, and if you want to go to a place where you know your work matters and where you can implement your ideas and decisions, then AKIRA just might be the place for you.Job Type: Full-time