RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER in WALDORF MARYLAND

Dollar General•Waldorf, MD

About The Position

The Retail District Manager plans and leads the activities of all stores in the 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, and drives sales growth, customer service, inventory management, productivity, employee development, and asset protection. The manager identifies and develops business opportunities across the operational area, including distribution flow, merchandising, store growth and real estate site selection, recruiting, training, 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.
Experience managing multi-unit operations in retail, grocery, or convenience store operations with full P&L responsibility.
Results-oriented leadership, including the ability to model employee development and support the company’s mission and values.
A 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 achieve results by leveraging resources, controlling expenses, managing merchandise, 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 a commitment to customer service, appropriate reactions under pressure, and sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
Ability to collaborate effectively using a participative management style.
Current driver’s license and acceptable driving history.
Ability to travel weekly in a company-provided vehicle, with limited overnight stays.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Lead store teams in fostering a culture that supports Dollar General’s mission and values.
Ensure fair administration of human resources policies and practices.
Provide superior customer service through fun, friendly stores.
Achieve or exceed area annual sales growth targets through quality orders and efficient flow processes.
Ensure effective use of tools in each store and market for inventory presentation and management.
Plan and execute company objectives effectively.
Maximize performance and productivity through sensible store scheduling.
Develop employees and customers through proactive recruitment, selection, and education.
Protect company assets through loss prevention and expense efficiencies.
Identify and develop business opportunities in areas such as distribution flow, 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.
Manage budgets and inventory, control expenses, and use financial reporting to support performance.
Plan and organize work, adapt to changing priorities, and collaborate with teams to achieve objectives.