RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER UNASSIGNED in SHREVEPORT LA

Dollar General•Shreveport, LA

18h

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 fostering Dollar General’s mission and values, administering human resources policies fairly, delivering superior customer service, achieving sales growth, managing inventory, executing company objectives, and developing employees and customers. The manager also protects company assets through loss prevention and expense efficiencies, identifies new business opportunities, and communicates divisional and regional priorities to store teams. The position requires weekly travel in a company-provided vehicle, with limited overnight stays.

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.
Financial analysis skills sufficient to interpret operating statements and financial reporting data, 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 providing superior customer service, reacting appropriately under pressure, and applying 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.
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 aligned with Dollar General’s mission and values.
Ensure fair administration of human resources policies and practices.
Promote superior customer service and a fun, friendly store environment.
Achieve area annual sales growth targets through quality orders and efficient flow processes.
Ensure effective use of tools in stores and markets for inventory presentation and management.
Plan and execute company objectives.
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 full profit and loss responsibility for stores in the assigned area.