District Manager

Advantage Sales & Marketing dba Advantage Solutions•East Lansing, MI

10d•Remote

About The Position

The CDS District Manager oversees operations across multiple Costco warehouse locations within an assigned district. The role is responsible for sales performance, customer service, safety, staffing, and operational execution; driving business growth; developing and coaching Event Managers; building partnerships with Costco leadership; and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations. The position works with business data to manage profitability, budgets, staffing, and performance, and communicates regularly with the Regional Director. It includes regular travel throughout the district and work in office, field, retail store, or warehouse environments.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.
At least 5 years of leadership experience in consumer packaged goods, retail, sales, operations, or a related environment; the posting also specifies 5+ years of client-side branded CPG experience or a combination of supplier-side and client-side experience.
NEHA Professional Food Handler Certification required.
Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and client/customer relationship skills.
Leadership, coaching, delegation, team development, training, and performance evaluation skills.
Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to gather and interpret data, compile information, prepare reports, and make informed business decisions.
Problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Access, and ability to use web-based systems and browsers.
Ability to travel regularly throughout the assigned district.
Ability to engage in considerable physical activity, lift and/or push up to 50 pounds, stand for long periods, handle or cook products as appropriate for demonstrations, and work in extremely cold conditions such as refrigerated and freezer sections.
Ability to travel and drive, and to follow proper safety practices when handling products or cooking.

Nice To Haves

Experience managing multiple locations, teams, or business units.

Responsibilities

Ensure warehouse locations meet CDS standards for sales, customer service, safety, and operational efficiency.
Conduct regular location visits and audits to check compliance with operational procedures and company policies; hold Event Managers accountable and recognize strong performance.
Partner with the Safety team to uphold safety procedures and foster a safety-first culture.
Implement and uphold company policies and procedures and provide oversight and administrative support for operational needs, including supplies and systems.
Build relationships with Costco managers and team members through regular in-person engagement.
Drive adoption of Operational Excellence strategies across the district.
Use business data and insights to manage profitability, budgets, staffing, and performance metrics.
Monitor location performance, coach and performance-manage Event Managers, address operational issues, and implement corrective actions.
Recruit, develop, retain, and continually upskill high-performing Event Managers.
Support staffing plans and appropriate coverage across locations, using Talent Acquisition resources and labor budgets.
Promote accountability, engagement, and high performance, and ensure compliance with company policies, employment practices, and applicable regulations.
Execute district initiatives in line with organizational strategy and goals; communicate transparently with the Regional Director and leverage company resources.
Participate in regional projects, stretch assignments, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Hire, train, coach, develop, evaluate, and retain direct reports, providing ongoing feedback and development opportunities.
Provide guidance, direction, mentorship, and delegated responsibilities to indirect reports as needed.
Travel regularly throughout the assigned district and perform essential duties in office, field, retail store, or warehouse settings.