Sarah Thomas
About Sarah Thomas
Sarah Thomas is a District Manager at Free People, currently overseeing operations in Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada. With a career spanning over a decade in retail management, she has held various positions within URBN, demonstrating a commitment to employee development and customer experience.
Current Role at Free People
Sarah Thomas serves as the District Manager for Free People, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she oversees operations across Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada. Thomas describes this position as her dream job, indicating a strong alignment with her professional aspirations. Her responsibilities include fostering internal promotions and enhancing customer experiences, which are key components of her management philosophy.
Previous Experience at URBN
Thomas has extensive experience within the URBN family, having worked in various roles from 2011 to 2021. She began as the Women's Accessories Manager at Urban Outfitters, followed by positions as Store Manager and Women's Department Manager. From 2014 to 2019, she served as the Store Manager for Free People in Disney Springs, Orlando, Florida. Afterward, she advanced to Senior Store Manager for Free People until 2021.
Early Career Background
Before joining URBN, Sarah Thomas held positions at other retail companies. She worked as an Assistant Store Manager at The Children's Place from 2007 to 2009 and at Pacific Sunwear from 2009 to 2010. These early roles provided her with foundational retail management skills that contributed to her later success at URBN.
Focus on Employee Development
Thomas emphasizes the importance of helping employees build their skills to achieve both personal and professional goals. Her approach to management includes fostering a culture of internal promotions, which reflects her commitment to employee development and retention within the retail environment.