District Sales Manager

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Interview prep

• How you’d ramp temporary Spirit stores and hit district sales targets
• Example resolving a customer or service complaint that affected multiple locations
• How you use sales reports to project profitability and set discounts
• Coaching store or regional managers under seasonal hiring pressure

Fit summary

Strong fit if you enjoy multi-location sales leadership for a high-volume seasonal brand (Spirit) under Spencer Gifts, with on-site work in the Greenfield, Indiana area rather than remote.

Day in the role

As District Sales Manager for Spencer Gifts – Spirit Halloween, you would coordinate sales across seasonal and permanent locations: set priorities with store/regional leads, track records for volume and profit, resolve customer and service issues, and align pricing, discounts, and budgets with company goals during the Halloween ramp and year-round Spencer operations.

Skills to emphasize

Build multi-unit sales leadership, P&L literacy, and coaching skills. Free options: Saylor Academy Business & Management (free) and Google Project Management intro resources (free).

FAQ from this listing

Is this role remote?

No—the listing is on-site in Greenfield, Hancock County, Indiana (remote flag 0).

What does the company sell?

Spirit Halloween is a large seasonal Halloween retailer owned by Spencer Gifts, with over 1,400 locations as of 2020.

What does a District Sales Manager typically own?

Per O*NET-aligned sales management tasks: coordinating sales, overseeing managers, reviewing results, pricing/discounts, budgets, and customer issues.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

Public-domain labor data — prepare examples for 2–3 of these.

• Direct and coordinate activities involving sales of manufactured products, services, commodities, real estate, or other subjects of sale.
• Resolve customer complaints regarding sales and service.
• Review operational records and reports to project sales and determine profitability.
• Oversee regional and local sales managers and their staffs.
• Determine price schedules and discount rates.
• Prepare budgets and approve budget expenditures.
• Monitor customer preferences to determine focus of sales efforts.
• Plan and direct staffing, training, and performance evaluations to develop and control sales and service programs.

O*NET source

Company facts (cached)

Website: spencergiftsspirithalloween.com

Spirit Halloween Superstores, LLC is an American seasonal retailer that supplies Halloween products, the United States' largest retailer of such products. It is currently owned by Spencer Gifts. It was founded in 1983 and began in the Castro Valley "Village Shopping Center" in the San Francisco East Bay Area, California, and has headquarters in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey. In 1999, the store had 60 seasonal locations. By 2020, the number of stores had grown to over 1,400 locations.

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Role overview (listing rewrite)

District Sales Manager - SpiritSpencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween, Greenfield, Hancock County The Opportunity The District Sales Manager is a seasonal position at Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween. This role starts in July and typically ends in November. Weekly pay ranges from $1,050 to $1,075 per week, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Day-to-Day Responsibilities Develop and implement sales strategies for assigned territories. Build and maintain relationships with key retail partners and customers. Manage a team of sales representatives to achieve or exceed sales targets. Analyze market trends and competitor activities to inform sales tactics. Participate in the DSM Bonus Program and DSM Seasonal Incentive Program, subject to qualifications. Skills & Qualifications Minimum of 3 years of experience in retail or sales management. A proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets. Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate a team. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving abilities. Familiarity with Spirit Halloween products and market trends is advantageous. Working at Spencer Gifts - Spirit Halloween As a District Sales Manager, you will be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences. This role requires flexibility and the ability to travel frequently within your assigned territory. You will work closely with regional sales managers and other key stakeholders. Next Steps To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there.

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Questions to ask them

• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Greenfield, Hancock County, hybrid, or fully remote?