RETAIL DISTRICT MANAGER UNASSIGNED in NEWPORT NEWS VA

Dollar General•Newport News, VA

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 requires leading store teams, developing employees, delivering customer service, managing inventory and expenses, and communicating company priorities. The position involves identifying business opportunities across the operational area, including distribution flow, merchandising, store growth and site selection, recruiting, training, employee relations, customer service, and systems implementation. Weekly travel is required 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, 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.
  • 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 commitment to customer service, 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.
  • Ability to travel weekly, 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.

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.
  • Drive superior customer service and maintain 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 support inventory presentation and management.
  • Plan and execute company objectives effectively.
  • 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 the operational area, including distribution flow improvements, merchandising displays, store growth, real estate site selection, recruiting, training and development, employee relations, customer service, and systems implementation.
  • Communicate divisional and regional priorities consistently and effectively to store teams.
  • Manage budgets, inventory, merchandise, and expenses to achieve performance goals.
  • Travel weekly within the assigned area using a company-provided vehicle.

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
  • Potential eligibility for short-term and/or long-term incentive opportunities based on individual and/or company performance
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