RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER UNASSIGNED in PHILDELPHIA PA

Dollar General•Philadelphia, PA

16h

About The Position

The Retail District Manager plans and leads the activities of all stores within an assigned area, with full profit and loss responsibility. The role operates within company objectives and policies to achieve divisional and regional goals. It leads store teams in supporting Dollar General’s mission and values, administering human resources practices fairly, delivering superior customer service, meeting sales-growth targets, managing inventory and expenses, and executing company objectives. The manager develops employees through recruitment, selection, education, and training; protects company assets through loss prevention and expense efficiencies; identifies operational and business-development opportunities; and communicates divisional and regional priorities to store teams. The position requires weekly travel in a company-provided vehicle, with limited overnight stays. A current driver’s license and acceptable driving history are required.

Requirements

Four or more years of retail management experience with progressively greater responsibility, managing multi-unit operations in retail, grocery, or convenience store operations with full P&L responsibility.
Results-oriented leadership, including the ability to model total development and serve as a steward of Dollar General’s mission and values.
Demonstrated record of achieving performance goals and objectives.
Financial analysis skills sufficient to interpret operating statements and other financial reports, manage budgets, and control inventory.
Ability to produce desired results by leveraging resources, controlling expenses, managing merchandise effectively, and setting and communicating clear expectations.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with flexibility and adaptability.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including providing superior customer service, reacting appropriately under pressure, and applying good judgment in ambiguous situations.
Ability to collaborate effectively with a team using a participative management style.
Current driver’s license and acceptable driving history.
Ability to make weekly work-related trips in a company-provided vehicle, with limited overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Big-box retail management experience and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

Lead store teams in fostering a culture aligned with Dollar General’s mission and values and administering human resources policies and practices fairly.
Ensure superior customer service and maintain fun, friendly stores.
Achieve area annual sales growth that meets or exceeds company targets through quality orders and efficient flow processes.
Ensure tools are effectively used across stores and markets for strong inventory presentation and management.
Plan and execute company objectives and maximize performance and productivity through sensible store scheduling.
Recruit, select, educate, and develop employees and customers.
Protect company assets through loss prevention and expense efficiencies.
Identify and develop business opportunities in the operational area, including distribution flow, merchandising displays, store growth, real estate site selection, recruiting, training and development, employee relations, customer service, and systems implementation.
Communicate divisional and regional priorities consistently and effectively to store teams.
Travel weekly in a company-provided vehicle, with limited overnight stays.