Regional Manager Cotton On USA Central

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At Cotton On, we know good style goes well beyond what's in your wardrobe. We’re here to inspire, spark joy and bolster self-expression and creativity. We want our community to feel seen, heard and celebrated, and as a brand, we want to use our voice to make a positive difference in people's lives.

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Benefits You Will Love..

• 50% Team Member discount for all Brands/Products
• Competitive Pay
• Wellness Support 24/7
• Performance & Peak incentives to reward & recognise our team
• Great benefits for YOU & your family – Medical, Dental, Vision + more
• 401(k) matching program, with a commitment to financial literacy and support
• Development opportunities that could take you anywhere
• Quarterly COG Awards + real time recognition

The Role

The Regional Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations, performance, and growth of multiple retail locations within an assigned region. The Regional Manager inspires and elevates our store teams, customer experience, and Brand standards. You will lead a team of District Managers to develop talent pipelines within their markets, build commercial acumen, and productively execute our sales strategies to Cotton On expectations. This role exists to support the Road to 30% contribution within our store fleet across Cotton On, Cotton On Kids, and Cotton On Body brands. The role is highly collaborative with Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, and Retail Operations team. Excellent communication and cultural leadership along with strategic thinking and problem-solving skills are necessary. 

People & Performance 

• Recruit, train, and develop District Managers and their teams, fostering a culture of accountability and high performance. 
• Conduct regular store visits to provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback. 
• Lead development process of our CREW in the Region, from District Managers to Sales Associates, inclusive of accurate talent assessment and follow up developmental activities, leading to internal promotions as appropriate. 
• Instill active recruiting practices in our stores’ teams and DMs, working towards a culture where our CREW are brand fans.  
• Build a strong talent bench at the DM and Store manager/GM level that can be shared within the country. 
• Engagement survey target score 75 per Cotton On expectations. 

Financial and Operational Management 

• Lead regional plan and progress towards 30% contribution through exceptional execution of operational platform and Customer Experience Model 
• Lead region to exceed sales and margin budgets, with clear and direct action taken based on results. 
• Further develop commercial acumen within the District Manager team, inclusive of analysis of and appropriate actions to drive sales, StoreWatch metrics, and other relevant KPIs.  
• Lead and develop team to ensure company processes are followed consistently, such as stock receiving and transfers to support inventory accuracy. 
• Develop and maintain key partnerships  

Store Experience 

• Region to deliver and elevate the Cotton on Store Experience model, inclusive of timely seasonal floor sets 
• Inspire District Managers and store teams to utilize tools like the Store Visit Guide and Road to 30% action plan to create consistent progression in all aspects of operations and team. 
• Lead DM group to execute brand standards to Cotton On expectations across all stores in the region. 
• Develop and maintain key partnerships 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Retail Management, or a related field (preferred) or equivalent experience. 
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive leadership experience in retail, with multi-location management experience required. 
• Proven record of accomplishment of driving sales growth and improving operational performance in a retail environment. 
• Strong leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams across multiple locations. 
• Excellent problem-solving, decision-making, and analytical abilities. 
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization. 
• Proficiency in retail management software and systems, with strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite. 

Skills Required 

• Results-Driven: Proven abil