Retail Territory Manager – Travel

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Texas.

📋 Description

• Oversee a network of Lakeshore stores

• Develop and enhance robust Store Manager teams

• Ensure all locations adhere to brand and operational standards

• Achieve sales objectives for the territory

• Mentor leaders and address challenges within stores

• Source, nurture, and retain Store Managers

• Cultivate a pipeline of future leaders and guide managers in team development

• Establish expectations and manage performance through feedback, development plans, recognition, and corrective measures

• Conduct structured store visits with agendas, documented follow-ups, and confirmed resolution of outstanding issues

• Uphold standards for visual merchandising, inventory accuracy, shrink prevention, safety, and compliance

• Execute company sales initiatives and institutional outreach in stores, report findings, and suggest improvements

• Strategically plan labor and manage payroll and expenses during promotions, holidays, and peak seasons

• Take ownership of the guest experience throughout the territory and ensure follow-up on guest feedback

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience

• More than 5 years of multi-unit retail management experience

• Over 5 years of experience in leadership roles, including managing other managers

• Proven history of developing talent, building bench strength, and planning for succession

• Demonstrated ability to maintain consistent operating standards across a group of locations

• Strong business acumen, with the capability to analyze store reports and identify execution issues

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

• Willingness to travel regularly within the territory, up to 75% each week, and work effectively from remote sites

• Preferred: 10+ years of multi-unit retail leadership experience, including managing managers

🏝️ Benefits

• Eligibility for bonuses

• Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage — EPO, PPO, and HSA options

• 401(k) retirement plan with company contributions

• Flexible benefits options

• On-site preschool for employees' children

• On-site employee gym accommodating all fitness levels

• Generous employee discount

• Casual dress code