About the Role
Portland Leather Goods is expanding into brick-and-mortar retail and is seeking an energetic Retail District Manager to lead this growth. This key leader will supervise current locations and spearhead the launch of new stores in the United States. This is a remote position that requires significant amounts of travel.
Responsibilities
- Oversee 10-15 locations, guiding the opening of new retail spots across the United States.
- Recruit, hire, mentor, and retain a diverse team of leaders.
- Lead a highly engaged retail staff to ensure consistent achievement of sales goals and the highest level of customer satisfaction.
- Manage the recruiting, set up, and launch of marketing and Grand Opening Events for new stores.
- Provide consistent, respectful feedback and communication to the team.
- Build a consistent customer-focused culture aligned with the Portland Leather Goods brand.
- Drive top-line sales, interpret data, and manage budgets successfully.
- Maintain Portland Leather Goods policies and brand expectations daily.
- Execute strong event planning, managing vendors, timelines, setup, and day-of coordination.
- Develop KPIs and SOPs.
- Act as a liaison between retail staff and business partners to obtain resources, remove obstacles, and drive retail improvement.
- Analyze and predict sales trends, making informed decisions to facilitate growth.
- Support store teams through consistent in-store visits, a minimum of 3 days per week.
Requirements
- High school diploma or higher.
- 4 years of multi-store supervision in a retail environment.
- A current and valid driver’s license with the ability to commute to multiple locations and attend off-site events.
- Ability to travel 50–75% of the time for events, training, or site visits.
- Exceptional leadership and influential skills.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule to meet business needs.
- Friendly, outgoing personality balanced with respectful accountability.
- Expertise in human resources including recruiting, hiring, onboarding, payroll, and performance management.
- Proven time management skills and ability to execute multiple tasks and changing priorities.
- Employees must reside in a state where the company is currently registered to conduct business and process payroll.
- Must reside in Oregon, Texas, Washington, Florida, Virginia, South Carolina, Nevada, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Colorado, Tennessee, New Hampshire or Georgia.
Skills
- Event planning and execution
- Communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Resource management
- Performance analysis
- Sales trend analysis
Location
- AUSTIN, TX 78703
- Remote
Work Type
- Remote
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 4 years of multi-store supervision in a retail environment
Education Level
- High school diploma or higher
Salary/Compensations
- $100,000.00 - $110,000.00
Benefits
- Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401k with company match - up to 4%
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
- Career Growth Opportunities
About the Company
- Portland Leather Goods was established in early 2016 by founder Curtis Matsko.
- The company's mission is to create simply designed, affordable bags made from high-quality full-grain leather.
- Portland Leather Goods is proud to make a leather bag with classic appeal at a price everyone can feel good about.
Equal Opportunity
- Portland Leather Goods is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
- We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members.
- We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
- We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to join our team.
- Portland Leather Goods participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
