RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER UNASSIGNEDEastern TN

Dollar General•Huntsville, TN

About The Position

The Retail District Manager plans and leads the activities of all stores within an assigned area of operation, with full profit and loss responsibility. The role operates within company objectives and policies to accomplish divisional and regional goals. It leads store teams in support of Dollar General’s mission and values, fair administration of human resources practices, superior customer service, sales growth, inventory presentation and management, effective planning and execution, productive scheduling, employee development, loss prevention, and expense efficiency. The manager identifies and develops business opportunities across the area, which may include distribution flow improvements, merchandising displays, store growth and real estate site selection, recruiting strategy, training and development priorities, employee relations, customer service, and systems implementation. The role also 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 increasing responsibility, managing multi-unit operations in retail, grocery, or convenience store operations with full P&L responsibility.
Demonstrated 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 reporting data, manage budgets, and control inventory.
Ability to produce desired results by leveraging resources, controlling expenses, managing merchandise, and defining and communicating clear expectations.
Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating flexibility and adaptability.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including superior customer service, appropriate responses under pressure, and 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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred.
Big-box retail management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Plan and lead activities of all stores within the assigned area, with full profit and loss responsibility.
Lead store teams in fostering a culture aligned with Dollar General’s mission and values and fairly administering human resources policies and practices.
Promote superior customer service and fun, friendly stores.
Achieve area annual sales growth that meets or exceeds company targets through quality orders and efficient flow processes.
Ensure effective use of tools in each store and market to support inventory presentation and management.
Plan and execute company objectives effectively.
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, merchandising, store growth, real estate site selection, recruiting, training, 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.