Retail Territory Manager – Travel

Lakeshore Learning Materials

. Lead a group of Lakeshore stores .

Posted 10/12/2026full-timeRemote • Dallas • Texas • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong leadership in multi-unit retail management, focusing on talent development, operational excellence, and guest experience enhancement. Proficient in managing performance, implementing sales programs, and ensuring compliance with brand standards.

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Multi-Unit Retail ManagementTalent DevelopmentOperational Standards ComplianceSales Program ImplementationMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Multi-Unit Retail ManagementTalent DevelopmentOperational Standards ComplianceSales Program ImplementationPerformance ManagementInventory AccuracyLabor PlanningPayroll ManagementData AnalysisGuest Experience Management

Soft Skills

CoachingProblem SolvingTeam BuildingCommunicationFeedback Delivery

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeExcelWord

Industry Keywords

Retail ManagementStore OperationsSales GoalsVisual MerchandisingComplianceSuccession PlanningGuest Feedback

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a group of Lakeshore stores
Build and grow strong Store Manager teams
Hold every location to brand and operating standards
Deliver territory sales goals
Coach leaders and solve problems in stores
Recruit, develop and retain Store Managers
Build a bench of future leaders and coach managers to develop their teams
Set expectations and manage performance through feedback, development plans, recognition and corrective action
Lead planned store visits with agendas, documented follow-up and verified closure of open items
Maintain standards for visual sets, inventory accuracy, shrink, safety and compliance
Implement company sales programs and institutional outreach in stores, report results and recommend changes
Plan labor and manage payroll and expenses around promotions, holidays and seasonal peaks
Own the guest experience across the territory and close the loop on guest feedback

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience
5+ years of multi-unit retail management experience
5+ years leading people, including managing other managers
Track record of developing talent, building bench strength and planning for succession
Proven ability to hold a group of locations to consistent operating standards
Strong business sense, with the ability to read store reporting and find the execution issue behind the number
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel
Ability to travel regularly within the territory up to 75% each week and work productively from remote locations
Preferred: 10+ years of multi-unit retail leadership, including managing managers

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus eligible
Paid leave for new parents to support work/life balance and family bonding
Excellent medical/dental and vision coverage — EPO, PPO and HSA
401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
Flexible benefits
On-site preschool for employees' children
On-site employee gym for all levels/fitness needs
Generous employee discount
Casual dress