District Manager (Western New York)
About The Position
The District Manager will lead Green Circle Growers’ Live Goods Field Merchandising Program, managing Merchandising Supervisors and seasonal Merchandisers to ensure the program is effective. The role builds and maintains professional relationships across Home Depot retail channels, provides direction in accordance with Green Circle Growers’ guidelines, and ensures compliance with the company’s merchandising model. The District Manager oversees budgets and service execution, including store adherence to schematics, signage, inventory management, and quality standards. The position also communicates key business issues to senior management, participates in internal and external meetings, and manages staff performance by setting clear expectations, giving constructive feedback, and supporting ongoing training and development. The work involves frequent travel between stores and takes place in indoor and outdoor retail environments, with possible seasonal extreme heat or cold.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or another relevant field, or related experience.
- Previous experience in a leadership role.
- Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance.
- Strong project management skills.
- Ability to recognize and solve complex issues proactively.
- Ability to address issues professionally and collaborate effectively with internal teams.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Suite.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and some holidays.
- Ability to travel frequently between stores.
- Ability to follow and give verbal and/or written direction.
- Ability to walk, lift up to 60 lbs, carry, reach, kneel, push or pull up to 200 lbs, bend, and crouch frequently.
- Ability to sit, stand, use fine dexterity, climb, and handle equipment.
- May need to operate machinery, drive vehicles, and use hand tools, computers, or general business equipment.
Responsibilities
- Manage the Live Goods Field Merchandising Program and oversee Merchandising Supervisors and seasonal Merchandisers.
- Build and maintain professional relationships with Home Depot personnel and preserve the strategic business partnership.
- Provide direction in accordance with Green Circle Growers’ guidelines to meet Home Depot’s needs.
- Implement and uphold Green Circle Growers’ merchandising model and structure.
- Oversee operational budgets and service execution, including store adherence to schematics, signage, inventory management, and quality standards.
- Advocate for change, propose improvements to efficiency and effectiveness, and champion new initiatives.
- Regularly communicate key business issues to senior management.
- Ensure verbal and written communications, including spreadsheets, are clear, concise, and consistent.
- Communicate regularly with Home Depot Store Managers and Merchandising Supervisors, providing standard reports and updates.
- Complete and submit weekly updated store assessments for the assigned market to Green Circle Growers’ management team.
- Attend and actively participate in internal and external meetings for Home Depot and Green Circle Growers.
- Monitor and manage staff performance, set high standards, provide constructive feedback, clarify job expectations, and support staff training and development.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
