District Manager in Training - Dallas
Dallas, TX
Full-time
Hybrid
1 month ago
About the role
DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH LESLIE'S:
Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. We serve the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. We operate an integrated ecosystem of 900+ retail locations, backyard service and repair, a robust digital platform, and manufacturing and distribution divisions across 35+ states—enabling consumers to engage with Leslie’s whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.
Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,00 /Base Salary
Compensation within range to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Job Overview:
As a District Manager in Training (DMIT) . In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in the operational and strategic management of multiple retail locations within your assigned district.
The DMIT program is designed to develop high-potential leaders who can drive store performance, ensure top talent acquisition and retention, deliver exceptional customer service, and achieve financial and operational goals. Candidates must be flexible and willing to relocate anywhere within Texas to support district needs and career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
We offer our employees competitive compensation, extensive paid training, comprehensive and flexible suite of benefits package, 401K with company match, team member discounts, rewards for top performers, and most importantly career advancement opportunities.
Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie’s is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.
Founded in 1963, Leslie's is the largest and most trusted direct-to-consumer brand in the U.S. pool and spa care industry. We serve the aftermarket needs of residential and professional consumers with an extensive and largely exclusive assortment of essential pool and spa care products. We operate an integrated ecosystem of 900+ retail locations, backyard service and repair, a robust digital platform, and manufacturing and distribution divisions across 35+ states—enabling consumers to engage with Leslie’s whenever, wherever, and however they prefer to shop. With over 60 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. We strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Leslie's.
Pay Range: $80,000 - $100,00 /Base Salary
Compensation within range to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Job Overview:
As a District Manager in Training (DMIT) . In this role, you will gain hands-on experience in the operational and strategic management of multiple retail locations within your assigned district.
The DMIT program is designed to develop high-potential leaders who can drive store performance, ensure top talent acquisition and retention, deliver exceptional customer service, and achieve financial and operational goals. Candidates must be flexible and willing to relocate anywhere within Texas to support district needs and career growth opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure all new team members are fully trained within 180 days of onboarding
- Drive district stores to meet or exceed budgeted sales goals
- Increase water test conversions and prescription sales penetration
- Achieve targets for conversion, units per transaction (UPT), and average ticket size (ATS); implement action plans where needed
- Manage controllable expenses to maximize profitability
- Grow customer count through coaching and adherence to service standards
- Develop and mentor General Managers to ensure strong district leadership and team performance
Qualifications:
- 3–5 years of field experience in a multi-unit retail environment
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field preferred
- Proven leadership with strong references from supervisors, peers, and direct reports
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Willingness to relocate anywhere in Texas
We offer our employees competitive compensation, extensive paid training, comprehensive and flexible suite of benefits package, 401K with company match, team member discounts, rewards for top performers, and most importantly career advancement opportunities.
Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people. Leslie’s is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.
Skills
RetailHuman Resources