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 accomplish divisional and regional goals. It leads store teams, supports Dollar General’s mission and values, promotes superior customer service, and drives sales growth, inventory management, productivity, and operational execution. The manager also identifies and develops business opportunities across the area 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.
  • Demonstrated results-oriented leadership, including the ability to model total development and serve as a steward of Dollar General’s mission and values.
  • A 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 results by leveraging resources, controlling expenses, managing merchandise, and defining and communicating clear expectations.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with flexibility and adaptability.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including a commitment to superior customer service, the ability to react appropriately under pressure, and sound 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 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 fairly administering human resources policies and practices.
  • Deliver superior customer service and achieve area annual sales growth targets through quality orders and efficient flow processes.
  • Ensure effective use of tools across stores and markets to support inventory presentation and management.
  • Plan and execute company objectives and maximize performance and productivity through sensible store scheduling.
  • Develop employees through proactive recruitment, selection, and education.
  • Protect company assets through loss prevention and expense efficiencies.
  • Identify and develop business opportunities, including 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.
  • Communicate divisional and regional priorities consistently and effectively to store teams.
  • Manage budgets, expenses, merchandise, and inventory while using financial reports to guide performance.
  • Travel weekly in a company-provided vehicle, with limited overnight stays.
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