District Manager

Lilly Pulitzer

District Manager overseeing multiple stores in the women’s fashion retail sector for Lilly Pulitzer. Responsible for driving sales, managing talent, and ensuring an excellent customer experience.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeCharleston • South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in retail management, including recruiting, training, and developing talent while ensuring exceptional customer experiences. Proficient in financial analysis and operational excellence within the women's fashion or luxury retail industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Retail ManagementCustomer Experience ExcellenceFinancial AnalysisTeam LeadershipVisual Merchandising

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Hard Skills

Business DevelopmentStore OperationsKPI UtilizationProduct KnowledgeProblem SolvingDecision Making

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsRelationship BuildingOwnershipAccountabilityPrioritization

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft TechnologyApple TechnologyXStoreTulip

Certifications & Qualifications

Four-Year College Degree

Industry Keywords

Luxury RetailLifestyle BrandSelling CultureVisual MerchandisingStore Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit, hire, train, and retain A+ talent
Operate profitable stores assigned in district
Ensure that each employee operates within our selling culture and store experience expectations
Deliver the highest level of excellence for our customer experience in our stores
Develop future leaders and identify candidates for a health bench of management
Collaborate effectively with key leaders and colleagues in the retail channel as well as those outside of the retail channel
Always operate consistently with our Core Values and Leadership Qualities
Achieve or exceed Direct Contribution & Budgeted Net Sales
Train, reinforce and utilize KPIs in daily conversations with stores
Understand financial results, annual budget and utilization of information to impact business favorably
Have strong knowledge of product by season and develop strong productive relationships with Planning & Allocation to support store needs and trends
Educate and reinforce the Lilly’s Resort Chic lifestyle
Embrace, teach and implement the Lilly Pulitzer selling culture
Inspire and hold teams accountable to deliver an exceptional in-store experience consistent with company culture
Create an optimistic, high-energy store and district team leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

A four-year college degree is required
At least 4+ years of experience supervising at least 7 stores in the women’s fashion or luxury retail industry, preferably with a lifestyle brand
Full understanding of specialty retail, including business development, visual merchandising, and store operations
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with clients and colleagues
Superior written and verbal communication skills
Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills
Ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
High level of ownership and responsibility
Proficient in Microsoft & Apple technology
Prior knowledge of XStore & Tulip a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

standard company benefits
corporate social responsibility programs
respect for diversity in the workplace
commitment to community engagement