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, applying human resources policies fairly, delivering superior customer service, meeting or exceeding sales growth targets, managing inventory, executing company objectives, and improving performance and productivity through effective scheduling and employee development. The manager protects company assets through loss prevention and expense efficiencies, identifies new business opportunities across the operational 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 steward 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 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 consistent customer service, appropriate responses under pressure, and sound judgment in ambiguous situations.
  • Ability to collaborate with a team to achieve objectives in 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 Dollar General’s mission and values and administering human resources policies and practices fairly.
  • Ensure superior customer service through fun, friendly stores.
  • Meet or exceed area annual sales growth targets through quality orders and efficient flow processes.
  • Ensure effective use of tools in each store and market to improve 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 new business opportunities within the operational area, 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 and inventory and use financial reporting to support operating performance.
  • Travel weekly in a company-provided vehicle, with limited overnight stays.
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