District Manager in Training
About The Position
The District Manager in Training (DMIT) role is a store-based leadership development position designed to prepare high-potential leaders for future District Manager roles at Red White & Blue Thrift. This role provides progressive, hands-on exposure to critical thrift leadership functions in various market locations—including Retail Manager, Production Manager, and General Manager-level store leadership—prior to assuming responsibility for a multi-unit district. The DMIT program reflects the unique complexity of thrift operations and is intentionally structured to build deep operational credibility, financial acumen, and people leadership capability. Progression through the program is based on demonstrated mastery and readiness rather than time alone. This role is ideal for a high-performing Store Manager ready for the next step or an early-tenure District Manager seeking deeper thrift-specific experience.
Requirements
- 3+ years of retail management experience, preferably in thrift or high-volume retail. Multi-unit experience preferred by not required.
- Strong record of driving sales and profitability.
- Proven ability to coach and develop large teams.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and leadership skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office (Teams, Excel, Outlook).
- Ability to travel as needed.
Nice To Haves
- Multi-unit experience preferred by not required.
Responsibilities
- Learn and apply store-level P&L ownership
- Analyze sales, labor, and expense drivers to improve profitability
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cost-control initiatives
- Translate financial results into clear action plans
- Develop the ability to coach leaders on financial accountability
- Execute store operations in alignment with Red White & Blue standards
- Ensure labor deployment meets operational and budgeted goals
- Drive production efficiency and timely product flow to the sales floor
- Conduct operational audits and implement corrective actions
- Model disciplined execution across retail and production operations
- Lead, coach, and develop store leadership teams
- Deliver real-time feedback, performance coaching, and development plans
- Hire, onboard, and develop successors for key leadership roles
- Partner with HR and Regional Leadership on talent planning
- Build a strong internal leadership bench
- Ensure compliance with company policies and applicable labor laws
- Champion safety standards and loss prevention practices
- Foster a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement
- Lead with integrity, professionalism, and operational discipline
- Ensure high standards of customer service and donor experience
- Lead initiatives to improve in-store experience and engagement
- Reinforce Red White & Blue’s mission and community impact
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
