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, supports Dollar General’s mission and values, and works to meet sales, customer service, inventory, productivity, and operational targets. The manager identifies and develops business opportunities across the area, communicates divisional and regional priorities to store teams, and supports employee recruitment, development, and education. 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.
  • Experience managing multi-unit operations in retail, grocery, or convenience-store operations with full profit-and-loss responsibility.
  • Demonstrated results-oriented leadership and ability to model employee development and the company’s mission and values.
  • 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 defining and communicating expectations.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment with flexibility and adaptability.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including superior customer service, effective response 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Ensure fair administration of human resources policies and practices.
  • Promote superior customer service and a friendly store environment.
  • Meet or exceed area annual sales growth targets through quality orders and efficient flow processes.
  • Ensure effective use of tools in stores and markets to support inventory presentation and management.
  • Plan and execute company objectives.
  • 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 areas such as distribution flow, merchandising displays, 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 operating budgets, inventory, and expenses while leveraging resources to achieve results.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage options
  • Supplemental benefit programs
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid sick leave where required by law
  • Vacation
  • Paid maternity and parental leave
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