Sarah Thomas
About Sarah Thomas
Sarah Thomas is a District Manager at URBN, overseeing 18 Free People and FP Movement stores across four states. She emphasizes creating engaging customer experiences and supports internal promotions within her team.
Current Role as District Manager
Sarah Thomas serves as a District Manager at URBN, overseeing the operations of 18 Free People and FP Movement stores across Southern California, Arizona, Nevada, and Hawaii. In this role, she focuses on creating dynamic customer experiences and prioritizes internal promotions within her team. She has been in this position since 2021 and is based in Orange County, California.
Previous Experience at URBN
Prior to her current role, Sarah held several positions at URBN. She worked as a Senior Store Manager from 2019 to 2021 in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, and as a Store Manager from 2012 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Department Manager from 2010 to 2012 in Baltimore, Maryland. Her extensive experience within the company has contributed to her understanding of retail operations.
Early Career at The Children's Place
Sarah began her retail career as an Assistant Store Manager at The Children's Place from 2007 to 2009 in Towson, Maryland. This role provided her with foundational management skills and experience in customer service, which she later applied in her various roles at URBN.
Mentorship and Employee Development
Sarah is passionate about mentoring employees, helping them build skills and achieve their career aspirations. She emphasizes the importance of internal promotions and supports her team in their professional growth, fostering a positive work environment.
Experience at Pacific Sunwear
Before her tenure at URBN, Sarah worked as an Assistant Store Manager at Pacific Sunwear from 2009 to 2010 in Towson, Maryland. This experience further developed her retail management skills and customer engagement strategies.