VF Corporation
District Manager - London
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District Manager - London
District Manager - London
At VF Corporation, we’re looking for an inspiring and results-driven District Manager to lead a portfolio of retail stores across London. VF is a global apparel company connecting people to the lifestyles they cherish through our family of iconic brands such as The North Face, Vans, Timberland, Napapijri, and Eastpak. At the heart of our journey lies our purpose: We power movements of sustainable and active lifestyles for the betterment of people and our planet. This is our purpose. It’s the reason we come to work every day. Our purpose unites us and leads us to pursue our goals, together. This is our calling.
As a District Manager you lead a portfolio of stores of multiple brands, to deliver outstanding commercial results, operational excellence, and exceptional customer experience. You serve as the primary leader for Store Managers, ensuring strong execution of retail standards, people development, brand expression, and continuous improvement. You act as the connector between store teams and headquarters, driving accountability, engagement, and performance. The goal is to ensure business growth in accordance with our Brands’ philosophy.
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- Lead Store Managers to deliver sales, profitability, productivity, and KPI objectives across the District by analyzing performance trends, identifying risks and opportunities, and implement action plans to drive results.
- Translate performance data into clear, practical insights for Store Managers, linking commercial results to in-store behaviours and actions, ensuring high standards of customer experience.
- Conduct structured store visits focused on coaching, performance assessment, and execution quality.
- Lead focused performance recovery plans in underperforming stores, providing hands-on support and coaching until sustainable improvement is achieved.
- Champion brand DNA across stores ensuring strong visual identity, product storytelling, and elevated customer experience.
- Manage and lead the opening of new stores and hiring store talents.
- Promote an inclusive, people-first culture focused on teamwork, accountability, and engagement.
- Ensure stores execute brand initiatives and marketing campaigns consistently and on time.
- Monitor customer metrics and drive improvement plans across district.
- Act as the voice of stores with Brand’s HQ functions, collaborate with central retail operations to drive business and execute brand strategy.
- Communicate priorities, process changes, and performance expectations clearly to Store Managers.
- Work closely with the Local HR, Health and Safety, and Asset protection teams.
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What makes you the perfect District Manager?
- Solid and consistent management experience in a comparable position and already have experience in managing several stores.
- Proven record of achieving commercial and operational results and driving store performance.
- Strong people leader with demonstrated coaching and development skills.
- Data-driven decision maker with strong business acumen and planning capability.
- Able to manage complexity, ambiguity, and pace across multiple locations, while maintaining focus on execution excellence.
- High level of responsibility management, communication skills, and flexibility.
- Frequent travel (approximately 80% or more including air and overnight travel).
- Fluent in English.
- Residence within the assigned area.
What’s in it for you?
Most companies like to say they offer a competitive salary, an amazing bonus and pension scheme, and staff discounts (btw we offer up to 50%!). And we offer the same. Only different. Because it’s not just our products which set us apart from others. It’s our people and we believe they deserve to be nurtured and looked after. That’s why, on top of the usual benefits, we offer much more:
- Career ownership, enabling you to build your knowledge and experience across different brands and different countries.
- An inclusive environment where people of diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and nationalities love working together.
- 25 days of holiday and B-Day off.
- A supportive feedback-based culture where respect and integrity guide us.
- Tailored training. From an induction to ongoing online and face-to-face training, we are committed to helping you grow.
- The opportunity to travel and network with other Retail Managers throughout Europe.
Free to Be, Inclusion & Diversity
As a purpose-led, performance-driven company, we strive to foster a culture of belonging based on respect, connection, openness, and authenticity. We are committed to building and maintaining a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our associates, allowing them to bring their authentic selves to work every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, VF is committed to support disadvantaged groups whilst providing equal opportunities for both VF associates and applicants alike.
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VF Corporation outfits consumers around the world with its diverse portfolio of iconic lifestyle brands, including Vans®, The North Face®, and Timberland®. Founded in 1899, VF is one of the world's largest apparel, footwear, and accessories companies with socially and environmentally responsible operations spanning numerous geographies, product categories, and distribution channels. VF is committed to delivering innovative products to consumers and creating long-term value for its customers and shareholders.
VF Diversity Vision Statement
VF is committed to creating an inclusive environment that welcomes and values the differences among all of our associates, customers, suppliers, and the communities in which we live and conduct business. The continued success and growth of VF is enhanced through initiatives that promote diversity throughout VF around the world. VF is an equal employment opportunity employer of minorities, females, protected veterans, and the disabled. VF is committed to providing equal opportunities in employment, and treating our VF associates and VF applicants without discrimination on the basis of their race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship, disability, protected veteran status, HIV/AIDS status, or any other legally protected factor.
VF is committed to meeting the diverse needs of people with disabilities in a timely manner that is consistent with the principles of independence, dignity, integration, and equality of opportunity, and will do so by striving to identify, prevent, and remove barriers to accessibility wherever possible as well as by meeting the accessibility requirements under the ADA, AODA, and other applicable state, local, or provincial regulations.
VF is committed to digital accessibility, and to conforming to the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.1, Level AA, and complying with the ADA and AODA Standards for Accessible Design, and other applicable regulations. If you need an accommodation or have any questions regarding this statement, please send your request to PeopleServices@vfc.com.
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