For over 40 years, San Antonio Shoemakers, a San Antonio, Texas based company, has developed a reputation as a premier American manufacturer of high quality footwear. SAS has an opening for a Senior District Manager that will reside in or near the Houston, TX market and travel to the San Antonio Retail Office, stores in the South, Southeast, and DFW areas and across the US. The position requires a people‐oriented leader with the ability to drive business results through coaching and training both in person and remotely. JOB DESCRIPTION: Field Support Management

The Senior District Manager is ultimately responsible for all aspects of business of assigned stores within a designated geographic area. Ensure that all stores are implementing and executing day‐to‐day store operations through application of SAS policies and procedures, SAS Philosophy, Standards of Service, Cleanliness and Caring about customers, associates and the business. Ensure consistent staffing as performance review process for all store employees in assigned stores. Develop regular training plan for all store managers to ensure consistency across all stores. Develop and lead all marketing efforts for each assigned store with the support and assistance of the Corporate Retail team. Analyze sales results and trends regularly to create and execute business plans that achieve goals and maximize sales. Ensure all store managers are trained on inventory control and all SOPs in order to hold each store manager accountable for all assets within the stores. Ensure consistent delivery of customer service standards in the stores, through personal interactions with employees and customers and regular training. Monitor and adjust inventory mix and merchandise presentation to maximize sales results. Lead POS and Merchandising audits and ensure proper training and SOPs are in place. Become a subject matter expert on all aspects of SAS products and demonstrate enthusiasm for the product and the company’s philosophy through your words and actions daily. Train district managers and store managers on our Grass Roots Marketing programs to promote SAS to businesses within a five‐mile radius of SAS stores. Assist store managers in identifying ways to support local areas to maximize the future growth of the company. Consistently and effectively communicate policies, programs, promotions and other information to create a free flow of information to the field. Complete store visits on a regular cycle that would support teams, coach where needed and resolve issues. People Management

Create a positive team spirit and motivate employees to reach company and career goals. Drive the implementation of company programs by developing action plans and directly motivating and instructing the store teams to implement them to meet operational and company objectives. Actively engage store managers and employees by regularly conducting performance assessments, providing feedback, and setting challenging goals to improve store and employee performance. Manage ongoing manager and employee performance using SAS philosophies and internal performance tools. Responsible for facilitating effective and consistent communication to the stores as well as to the Corporate Retail office. Help managers complete store operational requirements by scheduling, assigning to employees, and following up. Possess the strength and ability to, in a professional manner, ask the tough questions, investigate the difficult issues and hold people accountable for their actions. JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Manage with a high level of integrity, respect and empathy for all employees at all levels of the company, as well as all visitors, vendors and customers. Possess exceptional communication skills and timely follow up. Mature, responsible, innovative and self‐motivated with a strong work ethic. Be a team player and have the ability to work independently with solid follow through. Be organized, able to meet deadlines, and handle pressure in a professional manner. Must exercise confidentiality. Be flexible to travel at any time per job requirements. POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

A bachelor’s degree or a minimum of some college and equivalent retail management experience required. 5+ years of experience in retail store management, with at least 3 years as the store general manager, area manager or equivalent position (a degree may substitute for some experience). Management of multiple departments and handling intricate employee relations is a plus. Must be able to travel to the stores 80%  of the time on average. Travel will vary, but the position requires the ability to travel as often as needed. SAS is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to‐race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientations, national origins, disability status, age, marital status or protected veteran class. No phone calls or agencies please